Brian K. Palmer

Brian K. Palmer, Perrine Road, Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away at 2:40 pm on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the UPMC Presbyterian.  He was 56.

Brian was born in Greenville on May 10, 1960 a son of the late Harold and Virginia (Pearce) Palmer. On November 22, 2002 he married the former Kim Morris who survives.  Brian had been employed at the former R.D. Werner Company and was the head of maintenance at the White Cliff Nursing Home.

After having suffered from a heart attack and a stroke, Brian was able to resume employment on a part time basis in 2011 at which time he was employed by the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home as a car detailer where he was responsible for the maintenance of a fleet of 12 vehicle.  He also worked for the Mercer County Council of Government as a lock up attendant at the Greenville Lockup Facility. 

In October 2012, after having been plagued with a series of health problems, Brian’s quality of life began to deteriorate and he opted to be the recipient of a left ventricular assist devise (LVAD) which was surgically implanted into chest to aid his failing heart.  This device allowed Brian to continue to resume a fairly normal life up until the time of his unexpected passing.     

Brian was a car enthusiast and approximately 2 years ago, acquired a 1976 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, which he proudly took to many area car shows, where he enjoyed the many friends he was able to make.   He was an avid and die hard Cleveland Browns and Indian fan.

In addition to his wife, Kim, he is survived by two sons, Brian Palmer and his girlfriend Nicole of Sarasota, Florida and Alex Palmer of Pittsburgh; three step sons, Danny Riley and his wife Kristine of Greenville, Travis Riley of Florida, Kyle Riley and his wife Rachel of Hadley; a step daughter Sarah Riley and her fiancé Corey Slater of Fredonia; a brother, Steve Palmer of Avon, NC.  8 grandchildren, Skylar and Devon Litteral, Marissa, Alexis and Ashley Riley, Ava Slater and Bella and Paislee Riley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Diane Byers and Judy Palmer.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm  at the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville

Private family services will be held at later date.  In keeping with Brian’s wishes cremation has been selected as disposition

The family has suggested that memorial tributes may be made to the family through the funeral home.

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