Eugene Talmadge Palmer

Eugene "Gene" Talmadge Palmer, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA died Friday, November 21, 2014.

He was born and raised in White County, but spent most of his adult life in Lumpkin County. He worked for Standard Telephone, and was known for his love for his animals and his fine leather craftsmanship.

The son of the late Will and Stella Gearin Palmer, Gene was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Palmer Norwood; brothers, Elvin, Don, Ernest, Richard, James, and Eulis Palmer; and sisters, Sue Palmer and Dora Bell Palmer.

Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lovena Brown Palmer, Dahlonega, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie Palmer and Mitchell Daniel, Dahlonega, GA; Shelby and Paul Jardine, Clarkesville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Marie Palmer, Winder, GA; sister, Hilda McDonald, Gainesville, GA; special friends, Ray Holman and Jake Rogers; grandchildren, Stephanie, Michael, and Bridgett Norwood; Nicholas Pollan, Jordan, Dylan, and Jennifer Grizzle; and Katie and Calee Jardine. A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Gene are scheduled for 2 PM Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Pastor Larry Martin and Rev. Charles Pugh will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in White County.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home from 2 PM until 9 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2014, and from 9 AM until service time on Monday, November 24, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.