Howard Lynn Palmer, 71, passed away January 21, 2015 in a Mineral Wells hospital. He was born February 20, 1943 in Midland the son of Howard and Leola Duke Palmer. Graveside services will be 2 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Santo North Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. He is survived by his son: Lynn Palmer of Lake Palo Pinto, daughter: Becky Alford of Jacksonville, grandchildren: Rubin Alford of Odessa, Sydni Alford of Jacksonville, and great-granddaughter: Saydee Alford of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Marilyn Boatright, and his wife: Ella Pauline Palmer on February 11, 2011.