George Hurley Palmer

George Hurley Palmer, age 85 of Macon, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 4, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Lizella United Methodist Church, Lizella, GA. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the church and burial will follow at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, 3969 Mercer University Dr., Macon, GA.

George was born on September 19,1936 in Macon, Georgia as one of ten children to the late John Everett Palmer, Sr. and Ida Kate Grant Palmer. He graduated from Lanier Senior High School for Boys in 1954 and attended Mercer University. George served in the U.S. Army 1955-1957 and was thankful for his chance to serve his country. After school and the military, he joined his father’s business, Palmer Tire Company, in 1957 and served the company faithfully for over 40 years. The company grew considerably and George assumed important roles in the company’s growth. He served for many years as the branch manager in Macon, Albany, Vidalia, Orlando and Jacksonville.  When he returned to Macon he served as corporate sales manager before assuming the role as Vice President of Palmer Industries.

Everyone that ever met George would describe him as a very outgoing and positive person. Those who knew him well remember his sincere desire to help anyone in need and his perpetual willingness to do good deeds for others without any thought of receiving anything in return.  His family was at all times his highest priority and he was dearly loved by them all.  He passionately pursued everything in which he got involved, such as scuba diving and water skiing, when he was younger, and being actively involved in various church related endeavors, as he grew older.

George is survived by the love of his life, Frances McDonald Palmer. who he met while living in Vidalia, GA, and married on November 10, 1963.  While being married for fifty-nine (59) happy and blessed years they raised three children: Kathy Palmer Williams, Gary Palmer, and Debi Palmer Owens, all of whom predeceased him in death.  Eight of his siblings have also predeceased him; William Andrew Palmer, John Everett Palmer, Jr., Richard Andrew Palmer, Sr., James Melvin Palmer, Alfred Currell Palmer, Edna Howell Nixon, Ruby Key and Margaret Reynolds Pollard.  He is survived by his brother Thomas Palmer (Pat), of Hampton, GA, and numerous grandchildren: George Peters (Julie) of Perry, GA, Tommy Williams of Fort Valley, GA, Gary Palmer, Jr. of Lizella, GA, Megan Ryles (Troy) of Macon and Kelly Smith (Hunter) of Locust Grove, Ga.  George is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren: Alyssa Warren, Alanna Daniels, Zach Woods  and Jamie Peters; Maddie Palmer; Alex, Leah, Ansley and Emily Williams; Courtney, Amber and Scottie Puckett; Damion, Cam’ron and Brandon Hart; Kaedyn Nemeth; and one great-great grandchild, Caden Williams. In addition, George is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Men’s Club, Lizella United Methodist Church, 2920 S. Lizella Rd. Lizella GA 31052  or to the donors’ favorite charity.

Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 6324 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of the arrangements.

The Men’s Club at Lizella United Methodist Church
2929 S Lizella Road, Lizella GA 31052