Gary Palmer

Funeral services for Gary Palmer will be held Monday, July 14, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Rose-Neath Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Dr. Don Ward. Interment will follow at Point Chapel Cemetery in Doyline, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Gary was born September 16, 1950 in Minden, Louisiana to Neil and Eva Palmer and entered into rest July 11, 2014 in Minden, Louisiana. He lived a life near and dear to family. Full of idealism, pragmatism, spiritual beliefs and faith. He was known for his gifts in comedic and dramatic poetry writing. Gary had an affinity for history and was an avid reader. He loved telling stories and jokes. With sharp analytical skills, Gary greatly enjoyed his work as a draftsman for the majority of his life. His father Neil Palmer preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother Eva D. Palmer of Minden, daughters Carmen Deborah Smith and husband Keith of Gentry and their children Cheyenne Dakota Smith and Laramie Laredo Smith, Arkansas, Maria Danielle Palmer and friend Kyle Love of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Pallbearers will be Johnny Woodard, Danny Harris, Kenneth Bounds, Harold Boze, Ethan Boze, and Eric Dettrey. Honorary pallbearer will be Laramie Larado Smith.   Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 Fax (318) 377-0227