In loving memory of
Reverend Donnie Ray Palmer, Sr
May 20, 1955 – February 27, 2026
Obituary
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
Condolences 9
The Family of Reverend Donnie Ray Palmer We send you our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences. So sorry for your loss The Galloway and The Whites Family
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
Donnie was always so nice and polite when I used to see him back in the day. Sending my condolences to family.
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
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
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
Shared a cross bible
Shared a blue candle
To The Palmer Family U Have My Deepest And Heartfelt Sympathy
