WASHBURN – The Rev. John W. Palmer, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 13, 2012, surrounded by his loving family and friends, in Presque Isle. He was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Exeter, son of the late Lester and Vera (Simpson) Palmer.
He attended Exeter schools and was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy. He was also a graduate of Zion Bible Institute, where he received his pastorate degree. The Rev. Palmer was an accomplished carpenter, having built two homes and two churches. He was also employed at Moosehead Furniture and also served as a building inspector for Maine Building Systems. He began a long career in the ministry when he pastored Bethel Holiness Church, Monson, for seven years, and Madawaska Bridge Church, Caribou, for 14 years. He then founded, built and pastored Carson Road Pentecostal Church, where he served for more than 30 years. He married Elizabeth “Betty” (Churchill) Palmer and she predeceased him in 1989.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Terry Palmer of Presque Isle and Pastor Matt and Katherine Palmer of Washburn; one sister, Evelyn Lawrence of Pittsfield; one brother, Carl Palmer of Exeter; his grandchildren, Marisa Borden, Peter and Amanda Palmer, Amber Tierney and Rachel Palmer; two great-grandchildren, Ezekiel Tierney and Haley Borden; a special family friend, Sharlene Williams; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Edith Stone and her husband, Lee.
Friends may call noon until the time of services Friday, March 16, at Carson Road Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will he held 2 p.m. with the Rev. Andy DeRier officiating. Interment will be at Crouseville Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of the Rev. Palmer may do so to Carson Pentecostal Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home.
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