Mr. James Palmer

On Monday, December 5, 2011, James A. Palmer marched triumphantly through the gates of Heaven to join his Savior Jesus Christ. He was born June 17, 1918 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Perle Palmer and Sarah (Hopp) Palmer. James retired in 1980 from Jay Mar-Ruby Co. He was a member of Carmel Lutheran Church and a former member of the St. John Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the VFW Post #1130, and American Legion Post #83, both of LaPorte. On April 19, 1952, in LaPorte, IN. he married Marcella (Link) Palmer, who preceded him in death on September 30, 1979. On October 12, 1985, in Orange Co., CA, he married Thelma ( Prellwitz )Palmer who preceded in death December 22, 2002. He is survived by his; daughter Kathy Palmer of Greenwood, IN; 2 sons - James A. Palmer of Bloomington, IN; Alan (Angie) Palmer of La Porte, IN; 3 grandchildren - Jamie, Paige, and Quinn Palmer; and 3 great grandchildren - Rowan, Sawyer, and Paisley Palmer. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marcella Palmer; wife Thelma Palmer; 1 grandson, Kyle Palmer; sister, Vera Rose; and 2 brothers, Richard and Robert Palmer. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Friday, December 9, 201 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Saturday, December 10, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church from 10:00 am, until time of service. A Life Celebration will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Saturday December 10, 2011 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Gilbert and Rev. Aaron Kretzschmar officiating. Interment will follow at the St. John Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmel Lutheran Church Prayer Chapel 4850 E. Main St. Carmel, Indiana 46033. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. James A. Palmer please visit our Sympathy Store.