Raymond Ralph Palmer Iii

Raymond Ralph Palmer III age 52, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, October 24, 2011 at his home. Ray was born October 6, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Frances (Hocum) Palmer II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Katye Rowe of Cedar Springs, Frances Jean Pelkey of North Dakota; 3 grandchildren, Ambrosia, Gwendalynn, Robert; father and stepmother, Raymond (Valerie) Palmer, II; sisters, Toni (David) McKellar, Lula (Matthew) Milnickel, Bobbi (Daniel) Durham, Terri (Leonard) Krenke; brother, Steven (Ellen) Palmer; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2000. A memorial service will be held Monday 3:00 pm at Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor David McKellar Sr. officiating. Contributions may be made to the family to help with memorial expenses.