Donald E. Palmer

Donald E. Palmer, 94, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, September 6, 2024  in Zanesville. He was born October 16, 1929 in Zanesville a son of the late Chester Palmer and Margaret West Palmer. Don was a 1947 graduate of M. & M. High School. He then enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Korean War.  After getting discharged from the military,  he worked at the former Clevite and Gould Corporation  in McConnelsville.  He then pursued a career  in teaching machine trades at Morgan High School for 26 years. Don was a life long, dedicated member of the M. & M. Fire Dept. where he held many offices. He was one of the first volunteer  paramedics in Morgan County. Don was a 50 plus year employee of Finley Fire Equipment in McConnelsville where he worked as a sales representative. He was recognized by Pierce Fire Apparatus  for his 50 years of service. Don was a longtime member of the McConnelsville Methodist Church, the Corinthian Lodge #111 F & AM, and the Valley Chapter # 19 OES of McConnelsville. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #24 of Mcconnelsville and served on the Color Guard for many years. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Rick) Huck and Linda (Donnie) Mosier all of McConnelsville, a son Rick (Stacie) Palmer of Zanesville, six grandchildren, Jason (Emily) Huck, Jessica (Jason) Cooper, Dr. Amanda Palmer, Brad (Carolyne ) Palmer, Madison (Austin) Hale, Gianna Palmer, seven great grandchildren, Joel and Ella Huck, Crosley and Huxley Cooper, Samuel Hale, Wyatt and Luke Palmer. Also surviving is a special niece, Kelly Zumbro, a special friend Dorothy Ann Stout of McConnelsville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ila Jean Richardson Palmer, a sister Bonnie Ramsey and a brother Landon Palmer. Friends and family may call Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.  at the Miller-Huck Funeral Home. An eastern star service will be held at 4 p.m.   and a masonic service will be at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be  Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1 p.m.  at the McConnelsville Methodist Church  with pastors Phil King and Galen Finley officiating. Don will be laid to  rest beside his wife in McConnelsville Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #24 Color Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the M & M Fire Dept. or to the McConnelsville Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oaks At Bethesda for the excellent care given to Don while he was a patient there. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com  

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald E. Palmer, please visit our floral store.