James Leo Palmer Jr.

James Leo Palmer Jr. 85, of Dixon, KY was born on January 18th, 1939 in Brilliant, Alabama and passed away on July 25th, 2024 in Newburgh, IN. James was passionate about a few things and if you spent any time with him at all you would most certainly hear about them: his faith, his family and Alabama football. James preached his last sermon at Poole Church of Christ on June 30th, 2024, just days before he was called to his heavenly home. He leaves behind a family and church community who love him dearly and strive to follow in his footsteps as they pursue Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents James Leo and Catherine Palmer, his brother Mitchell Ray Palmer(along with his wife, Betty and daughter, Michelle), and his daughter-in-law, Nancy Palmer. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Sue Cook Palmer. The two of them were married for 66 years and built a beautiful family, while serving and spreading God’s Kingdom. James was a gospel preacher for 60 years and shared God’s word in 37 states across the country. James is also survived by his 5 children James “Chip” Palmer of Providence, KY, Timothy Paul(Barbara) Palmer of Wartrace, TN, John David(Lori) Palmer of Bassett, VA, Mary Elizabeth(Michael) Asbell of Nashville, TN, and Martha Melea(Greg) Hobgood of Dixon, KY; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 niece and 1 nephew. Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 1st, 2024 at 6pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Min. Chip Palmer and Min. Bob Palmer will officiate. Visitation will be from 2pm until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Friday August 2nd, 2024 at 2pm at Goldmine Church of Christ Cemetery 11674 AL-129 Brilliant, AL 35548. Memorial contributions can be made to Potter Children’s Home 2350 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 or West KY Youth Camp 301 Youth Camp Road Marion, KY 42064. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com