James Walter Palmer – Fairfield Native

James Walter Palmer, 68, of Taylorville passed away at 2:40PM on Tuesday 12/19 at his home.  He was a Custom Cabinetmaker, and a Real Estate Appraiser and Developer and a member of the Edgewood American Legion post 1168.  Jim was born in Fairfield IL on April 2, 1949 to Howard T. and Lillian Virginia (Sorrels) Palmer.  He married Karen Milnes on August 19, 1972.

Jim is survived by his Mother Lillian Kerr of Effingham IL.  Wife-Karen Palmer of Taylorville.  2 Sons-John Palmer and James (Hayley Harbert) Palmer both of Taylorville.  2 Grandchildren- Owen and Otto Palmer.  Brother- Gregory Palmer of Edgewood, and Sister- Elaine Nelson of Leo, IN.

Funeral Services for James Walter Palmer will be held at 2PM on Friday 12/22 at Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Full military rites will be provided.

Visitation will be from Noon until the time of Service on Friday at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Johnson and Vaughn Funeral home is in charge of all arrangements.