Mr. John Palmer, of Dyersburg, passed away March 24, 2020 at the West Tennessee Veterans' Home in Humboldt TN.  He was born May 28, 1936 to Delbert and Laverne McClanahan Palmer.  He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the UT School of Law.  He served in the United States Air Force, as Dyersburg City Judge, as a member of the Tennessee State Legislature and was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church. He dedicated his life to the practice of law with The Palmer Law Firm in Dyersburg, TN.

He is survived by his wife, June Wilkerson Palmer, a son, Joe Palmer, a daughter, Julie Palmer, a brother, Tom Palmer and a grandson, Jullian Galvan Palmer.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be planned and announced at a later date.

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