OlEkbrating 2Itfe 
of 
iitr. Slonnie Pointer 
1917 
2001 
Saturday, June 2, 2001 - 1:00 p.m. 
Green Cypress Baptist Church 
Claxton, Georgia 
Rev. H. W. Miller, Pastor 
Professional Services Entrusted to: 
Harpers Funeral Home 
Claxton, Georgia 
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Lonnie Palmer was bom in Evans County, Georgia to the late 
Ivory Palmer and Bertha Wright Palmer on November 15, 1917. 
He grew up and attended the schools of Evans County. He united 
with Green Cypress Baptist Church where he served faithfully 
until his health declined. 
In 1940, he was united in holy matrimony to the late Mrs. Eva 
Smith Palmer. To this union six children were bora. One child 
preceded him in death, Eva Pearl Palmer. 
On Friday, May 25, 2001, he departed this life at Evans County 
Memorial Hospital in Claxton, Georgia after a long illness. He 
leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee 
(Junior) Palmer and Mrs. Carolyn (Leon) Tillman of Reidsville, 
GA and Ms. Melrose Palmer of Hagan, GA; three sons, Mr. 
Bennie (Gloria) Palmer of Augusta, GA, Mr. Larry (Linda) 
Palmer of New York City, NY and Mr. John H. Davis of Fort 
Lauderdale, FL; nine sisters, eight brothers and two devoted 
brothers; Mr. Son Palmer of Claxton, GA and Mr. Leroy (Tina) 
Palmer of Teaneck, NY; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five 
great-grandchildren and a host of other family and fiiends. 
What is a Father - A Tribute 
He is a wonderful man who has given so much, and 
who brings love and joy to the lives he has touched. 
Hes a special person who willingly shares, 
who is never too busy to listen and cared, 
he is the one who encourages and patiently guides. 
Who think of his children with pride 
and because his devotion is loving and true 
his Family Ties  last a whole lifetime through. 
Celebration 
Prelude 
Processional............................Minister and Family 
Song....................................Green Cypress Choir 
Invocation 
Scripture Readings - Old Testament & New Testament 
Solo......................................Rev. J. C. Murray 
Tributes 
As a Friend and Neighbor.............Mr. Edward Williams 
As a Church Member.....................Dr. Buddy Bacon 
Acknowledgements..........................Ms. Clifford Ryan 
Obituary (Read Silently) 
Solo........................................Ms. Marie Bacon 
Eulogy....................................Rev. H. W. Miller 
Final Viewing..........Harpers Funeral Home Director & Staff 
Recessional 
Postlude 
Interment............................Green Cypress Cemetery 
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Deacons Ministry of Green Cypress Baptist Church 
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Grandsons 
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Friends of the Family 
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We are truly grateful for all expressions of sympathy, 
whether it was a visit you made that comforted us, a telephone 
call that consoled our hearts, a prayer to strengthen us or floral 
to lift our spirits. We thank you so much. 
The Family of Mr. Lonnie Palmer 
TrofessionaC Services 
Xntrusted to: 
Harjsers yuneraCJ-fome 
125 tNbrtfi BroadStreet 
CCaxton, QJA 30417 
Thone (912)739-2658 
fax (912)739-2659 
Mr. and Mrs. James Jf. Me [son Hev. Craig BL tremBCe 
Owners/Managers Mortician/Manager 
"'where Sympathy Is 'Expressed'Through Sincere Service 
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Statesboro, GA 
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