Archie Eugene “Knute” Palmer, Age 87 of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Springfield, MO. He was born on August 19, 1931 in Springdale, Ark. He is the son of Lonnie and Leola Palmer. He was raised in Sand Springs, OK. He graduated from Sand Springs High School in 1950.
On November 11, 1950 He married Mary Rose “Moe” Jones. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage. He worked for 45 years in the corrugated box industry. Over the years he was instrumental in starting plants in Springfield, MO, Houston and Mansfield, TX and Sapulpa, OK. He retired in 1994. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children: Gary Palmer and wife Deborah of Nixa, MO, Pam Whorton and husband Russ of Springfield, MO., Marilyn Brent of Nixa, MO., and Scott Palmer and wife Kelli of Sand Springs. OK.: 12 grandchildren: Kristen Palmer, Kaleb Whorton, Marin Cooney, Jared and Jennifer Palmer, Tiffany Eggleston and husband Jarrad, Jessica Viland and husband Jon, Madison Sublett and husband Tommy, Macy and Ashton Palmer, Kendra and Tom Neal, 14 great-grandchildren: Brandon, Paris, Brynn, Brody, Maddox, Nash, Emmalin, Haden, Hallie, Hoyt, Nathan, Dawson, Darian and Ryman. A celebration of Archie's life will be at 10 am, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial at 2:00 pm, Tuesday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dynamic Strides Therapy, 2673 East Sawyer Road, Republic, MO. 65738.