It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the death of Daniel Barbour Palmer, Jr. (Borea) of Camilla, GA. Borea passed away at home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Borea was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Dunn Palmer, his parents, Dan Palmer, Sr. and Wyolene, brothers and sisters-in-law, Hartley Palmer, Joe Maurice (Jean) Palmer, Ellen Palmer Taylor (Dick), Joe B. Bostick, Sr. and Frank Bivins. He is survived by sons, Dan III (Susan), Jimmy (Angie), Hugh (Madorah), Andy (Nancy); and daughter, Kay; grandchildren, Daniel IV (Kristi) Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Jim (Amanda) Palmer, Jon (Anna) Palmer, Kelley (Luke) Joyner, Holli (Jarrell) Sapp, Brandi (Cory) Smith, Brittney (Cal) Beasley, Alexandra (Tyler) Classon, and Stephanie Drew Palmer; sisters Lucille Palmer Bostick and Wyolene Palmer Bivins, 19 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Born February 5, 1928, Borea was a resident of Mitchell County and a member of Camilla United Methodist Church. Borea was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. After retirement, he continued to nurture his love of farming by sharing the bounties of his garden with the community (including many bags of boiled peanuts). Borea served his church in many capacities, was instrumental in founding Westwood School, and active in several clubs and organizations. He was known for his sense of humor, love of eating, fishing, playing cards, and entertaining us with stories. But, above all, Borea was a devoted Christian who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Camilla United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery. Reverend Ken Myers will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Born February 5, 1928, Borea was a resident of Mitchell County and a member of Camilla United Methodist Church. Borea was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. After retirement, he continued to nurture his love of farming by sharing the bounties of his garden with the community (including many bags of boiled peanuts). Borea served his church in many capacities, was instrumental in founding Westwood School, and active in several clubs and organizations. He was known for his sense of humor, love of eating, fishing, playing cards, and entertaining us with stories. But, above all, Borea was a devoted Christian who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Camilla United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery. Reverend Ken Myers will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the death of Daniel Barbour Palmer, Jr. (Borea) of Camilla, GA. Borea passed away at home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Borea was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Dunn Palmer, his parents, Dan Palmer, Sr. and Wyolene, brothers and sisters-in-law, Hartley Palmer, Joe Maurice (Jean) Palmer, Ellen Palmer Taylor (Dick), Joe B. Bostick, Sr. and Frank Bivins. He is survived by sons, Dan III (Susan), Jimmy (Angie), Hugh (Madorah), Andy (Nancy); and daughter, Kay; grandchildren, Daniel IV (Kristi) Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Jim (Amanda) Palmer, Jon (Anna) Palmer, Kelley (Luke) Joyner, Holli (Jarrell) Sapp, Brandi (Cory) Smith, Brittney (Cal) Beasley, Alexandra (Tyler) Classon, and Stephanie Drew Palmer; sisters Lucille Palmer Bostick and Wyolene Palmer Bivins, 19 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Born February 5, 1928, Borea was a resident of Mitchell County and a member of Camilla United Methodist Church. Borea was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. After retirement, he continued to nurture his love of farming by sharing the bounties of his garden with the community (including many bags of boiled peanuts). Borea served his church in many capacities, was instrumental in founding Westwood School, and active in several clubs and organizations. He was known for his sense of humor, love of eating, fishing, playing cards, and entertaining us with stories. But, above all, Borea was a devoted Christian who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Camilla United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery. Reverend Ken Myers will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Born February 5, 1928, Borea was a resident of Mitchell County and a member of Camilla United Methodist Church. Borea was a lifelong farmer until his retirement. After retirement, he continued to nurture his love of farming by sharing the bounties of his garden with the community (including many bags of boiled peanuts). Borea served his church in many capacities, was instrumental in founding Westwood School, and active in several clubs and organizations. He was known for his sense of humor, love of eating, fishing, playing cards, and entertaining us with stories. But, above all, Borea was a devoted Christian who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Camilla United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery. Reverend Ken Myers will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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