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REVEREND DONNIE RAY PALMER, SR

May 20, 1955 - February 27, 2026

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Obituary For REVEREND DONNIE RAY PALMER, SR

Services

Saturday, March 7, 2026

11:00 AM

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

Rev. Anthony Phillips, Pastor

Rev. Ricky McGee, Eulogist

Visitation

Friday, March 6, 2026

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Wells Chapel

811 Woods Street

Burial

Monday, March 9, 2026

Lakeview Cemetery 1:00 PM

Rev. Donnie Ray Palmer, Sr. was born May 20, 1955 to Wiley Palmer Sr. and Elizabeth Palmer in Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended Hirschi High School. He served the Lord as a Minister for 30 years. He departed this life on February 27, 2026. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

He worked numerous years at the Eastside YMCA before retiring. Serving in many capacities from Lifeguard and Janitorial. He worked at SAFB in Housekeeping before having to quit due to health issues.

He coached football at the Boys and Girls Club for over 25 years. He loved watching sports, mainly the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

He is survived by sons, Donnie Palmer II (Kayara) and Anthony Johnson (Shebrena); sister, Jacquelin Palmer Jones; brothers, Lacy Watson and Christopher Palmer; grandchildren, Motrezjah Johnson, Donnie Palmer III (KeYana), Isacc Palmer and Zaria Palmer; great-grandchildren, Zahava Davis, Aaleah Woodard, Ky’Mari Johnson and Zuri Palmer. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by mother, Elizabeth Ford; father, Wiley Palmer Sr.; brothers, Wiley Palmer Jr. Gene Palmer and Terrance Sheppard; sisters, Patricia Jacobs and Barbara Palmer

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  • March 06, 2026

    Bre Bre

    My condolences 🙏🏿 to our family I love yall and will miss truly miss our deep conversations, praying together and just talking about the goodness of the Lord together and him saying daughterlaw call me. Long Live the memories of a Great man of God

  • March 05, 2026

    Dorothy Emmers

    Donnie was always so nice and polite when I used to see him back in the day. Sending my condolences to family.

  • March 05, 2026

    Bobby ingram

    Deepest sympathy to the family. I played softball with Donnie and his brother Gene for many years. Great fun filled memories. I considered Donnie a friend. RIP Donnie! Bobby "Bi" Ingram

  • March 05, 2026

    Bobby ingram

    Deepest sympathy to the family. I played softball with Donnie and his brother Gene first many years. So many fun filled memories. Donnie will be missed RIP . Bob "Bi" Ingram

  • March 04, 2026

    Wilbert Jackson

    Donnie was 3 years older than me, so he was a leader, great friend, and a big brother to me. I offer my condolence and sympathy to the entire family in this time of sorrow. Rest in power and peace my brother. Wilbert Jackson

  • March 04, 2026

    Carolyn Jackson

  • March 04, 2026

    Carolyn Jackson

  • March 04, 2026

    Carolyn Jackson

    To The Palmer Family U Have My Deepest And Heartfelt Sympathy

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