Rev. George Jackson "Jack" Palmer

July 19, 1927 - December 13, 2020

Jack Palmer, 93 of Naples, FL passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at North Collier Hospital. He had been a Bonita Springs resident of the past 26 years, moving from Louisville, KY before recently relocating to Naples. Jack was born July 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late B.Y and Agnes (Beech) Palmer. He was raised in St. Petersburg, FL where he achieved Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and graduated from St. Petersburg High School. Mr. Palmer was a veteran of the United States Navy, joining at the age of 17 during WWII. He married his high school sweetheart in 1946, Gloria Bearse, and they were married 73 years until her passing in 2019. Jack graduated from Stetson University in Deland, FL and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY before serving as a Pastor at churches in Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. The last 10 years of his ministry, Rev. Jack worked for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, where he traveled the entire state assisting churches and pastors. Jack was also an active member at First Baptist Church of Naples. He loved his family and he loved and served God. Survivors include his loving sons, Gary (Marilyn) Palmer and Paul (Connie) Palmer; daughters-in-law, Becky Palmer and Sue Palmer; brother, Douglas (Terri) Palmer; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, his wife, Gloria Palmer and sons, David Palmer and Jack Palmer Jr preceded him in death. Due to the covid-19 restrictions, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.