God took Chris Palmer, 73, home for eternal rest surrounded by family at his home after a lengthy illness Friday, September 20th, 2024. He was raised in Enid, OK and graduated from Enid High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Palmer, and his grandparents.
Chris was born on September 3rd, 1951. He was a lifelong oil field worker and last worked for Plaster and Wald Drilling as a consultant, he also had Chris Auto in Kingfisher for several years. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, playing pool, poker, and woodworking. In his last years, he liked old westerns “Shane” and “Cool Hand Luke” were his favorite movies and playing online game Evony.
He loved his dog Buster, his best friend and companion for 11 years. He often said he had a good life. He leaves behind his wife Doris Palmer of 44 years of marriage and five children: Ronald Palmer and wife Bridgett of Kingfisher, Diana Barger and husband Josh of OKC, OK, Stacy Turner and partner Wade House of Dover, Ronald Cowens of Caulfield, MO and Brandy Zachgo and husband Eric of Kingfisher, OK; 9 grandchildren, Dakota Palmer and wife Heather, Dalton Palmer and wife Stephanie, Devin Palmer, Camdyn Palmer, Ashley Muns, Chelsey Hux, Hayden Turner, Kennon Butler and Jaydn Zachgo. He was blessed with 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Birdcreek Cemetery in Big 4.
Under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.