John Palmer

John C. Palmer PALMER, John C Age 86 of Retirement Dr. and formerly of Eastview Dr. in Horseheads passed away July 4, 2011.

John was born Jan. 12, 1925 to Paul and Elva (Taylor) Palmer in Clearfield, PA.

He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1942, joined the US Army in April 1943, became a prisoner of War for 13 months in a German Prison Camp, Honorably discharged in 1945, but was later recalled in 1950 and served at Ft. Knox in Kentucky.

He married Rosa Jury in December of 1946, graduated from Lock Haven Univ. in 1949.

He retired in 1988 after teaching for 33 years in Curwensville, PA, Canandaigua and Elmira, NY.

John was also the wrestling coach at Curwensville, PA and Elmira College.

John was a member of the Horseheads Lions Club, Chartered the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club, over 50 year member of Horseheads Old Oak Masonic Lodge and an avid Elmira College Hockey Booster and NY Mets Fan.

John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; Sons, Dr. Ronald Palmer of Starkville, MS, Roger (Joyce) Palmer of Royal Palm Beach, FL; Daughters, Gail (Terry) Van Etten of Advance, NC and Susan Palmer of Horseheads, NY; Grandchildren, Michael, Alex, Julie, Megan, Adam, Jennifer and Joshua; and 6 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Fri. July 8, 2011 from 4-7:00 pm. His funeral service will take place in the Horseheads First United Methodist Church 1034 W. Broad St. Horseheads on Sat. at 11:00 with the Rev. Rhonda Kouterick officiating. As a proud patriot and veteran, John will have military honors accorded him immediately following his service. Burial will be at a later date in Woodlawn National Cemetery.

Those wishing may also remember John with memorials to Horseheads Lions Club, PO Box 223 Horseheads, NY 14845.,

Note: Officers and members of Horseheads Old Oak Lodge F. & A. M. will gather at the Barber Funeral Home on Friday at 6:45 pm to conduct a memorial service for their departed brother. publication logo