Orrell D. "Bill" Palmer

Orrell Dewey “Bill” Palmer, Salem, VA, age 86 passed away December 28, 2022 peacefully in the loving arms of his Savior. He was born December 8, 1936 to the late Luther M. Palmer and Audrey Conner Palmer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Dorothy B. “Dotty” Palmer, whom he referred to as his bride, and his feline babies, “the girls”, Princess and Miss Whiskers “Mommie”. Sister-in-laws Carrie Palmer, Marie Basham, and Mary Basham, brother-in-law Jimmy Basham, and special cousins Shannon Palmer and Rodney Kessler, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Learleen P. Obenchain, Madie P. Alls, Marie P. Horton, as well as brothers, George, Clinton, Coolidge, Owen, Eugene, and Frankie Palmer, also cousin, Woordrow Palmer.

Until retirement, Bill operated his own business, O.D. Palmer Masonry Contractor. He began working with his father and eventually took over the business and worked in masonry contracting for over 40 years. He also enjoyed working with flowers and plants in their greenhouse. He was a long time member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Since his retirement he enjoyed watching “ his girls” play and working in his yard.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 6 - 8 PM at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem, VA. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Green Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverends Mike Varner, Glenn Palmer, and Donn Sunshine officiating. Interment will take place at Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 2699 Harborwood Rd, Salem, VA 24153.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com