Ronnie Lewis Palmer

Obituary

Ronnie Lewis Palmer

February 24, 1952 – July 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronnie L. Palmer on July 10,

2024 at the age of 72 in Allentown, PA. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,

and a cherished member of the community.

Ronnie L. Palmer was born on February 24, 1952, in Baltimore, MD to Clara and James

Palmer, Sr. He was a devoted husband to Doretha Palmer, with whom he shared 45

years of marriage. Together, they raised three wonderful children: Shanise, Michael,

and Anthony Palmer. He was also the proud grandfather of Jeremiah and Jayden

Ronnie Palmer.

Ronnie dedicated much of his life to his faith and community. As an active member of

Union Baptist Church for over 45 years, he served in various capacities, including

Sunday School Superintendent, Fulfillment Hour teacher, singer on the Praise team,

Male Chorus, Mass Choir, and Servant Leader of the Diakonate Ministry. He trained

numerous deacons at Union Baptist Church and was often called upon to train deacons

at other churches across the Lehigh Valley.

In addition to his commitment to the church, Ronnie was deeply involved in the local

community. He was honored as NAACP Man of the Year, contributed to the Afro-

American Cultural Center, and was active in the Central Pennsylvania Male Singing

Association (CPMSA). Ronnie was a dedicated coach of baseball and basketball and

leveraged his passion for mentorship by serving as the president of Mountainville

Memorial Little League for over 10 years.

Ronnie was a proud alumnus of Douglass High School in Baltimore, MD, graduating in

1970. He furthered his education at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA, where he

graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Vocational-Industrial Education. After

his internship at General Electric, he went on to have a long career as a sales engineer.

Ronnie will be remembered for his wisdom, sense of humor, love of family, and

dedication to service. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and all those who

were fortunate enough to know him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doretha Palmer; his children, Shanise Palmer, Michael

Palmer, and Anthony Palmer; his grandchildren, Jayden Ronnie Palmer and Jeremiah

Palmer; siblings Clarice Brown, Ernest Palmer (Rita), Sandra Alderman, Charles Palmer

(Mary), Leon Palmer (Michelle), Gregory Vincent, Donya Green, a host of nieces and

nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his

parents, Clara and James Palmer, Sr., and brother James Palmer, Jr.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical staff, caregivers,

friends, and community for their support and care during this difficult time.

He will be deeply missed but forever remembered for a life well lived.

A funeral service to honor Ronnie Palmer's life will be held on July 20, 2024 at 11:00 am

at Union Baptist Church, Allentown, PA. Following the graveside service, a repast will

be held at Union Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Union Baptist Church in

Ronnie Palmer’s memory.

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