William H. “Bill” Palmer

William H. “Bill” Palmer, 59, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died Saturday, August 28, 2010

at his sister’s residence in Chapel Hill.

Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 2 at Oakview

Cemetery. 

Born December 18, 1950 in Mitchell County, Mr. Palmer was the son of the late

Joe Maurice and Jean Harris Palmer.  He worked in sales.

Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Palmer Mezger & husband, Guy, of Dallas,

Texas;  one sister, Patti Saponaro & husband, Joe, of Chapel Hill, N.C.;  one brother,

Joe M. Palmer, Jr. & wife, Maggie, of Maine;  three grandchildren, Logan Mezger,

Rachael Mezger, and Jake Hancock;  and several nephews.

Visitation will be from 11 – 12:30, Thursday, September 2 at Parker-Bramlett

Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Christen Foundation, 5959 South Sherwood Forest Blvd.,

Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.