Dates
Vance W. Palmer passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at the age of 80 in San Angelo. Vance was born December 18, 1941, in San Angelo to William Lindsey (Bill) Palmer, Jr. and Beulah Ruth Dobson. Vance graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1960, where he met Sammie Speegle while she was working in the attendance office. They fell in love and married soon after high school and moved to Alpine where Vance attended Sul Ross State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science.
In the early 60’s Vance, along with his brother Blaine and their father Bill established the present-day version of Palmer Feed & Supply, Inc.
Vance was a talented salesman and innovative businessman. He never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed his more than sixty-year career in agri-business. He was known for his wit, good humor, and funny stories. He knew how to make people feel good about themselves and developed countless long-lasting business relationships and friendships.
Vance was left-handed and fiercely competitive in all endeavors. He loved golf and enjoyed the camaraderie of his good buddies on the golf course. He had a soft spot for all animals and often showed up with stray dogs and cats that become loyal family pets. He had the heart of a poet and loved his time in the country where he tended his hummingbirds and whitetail deer.
He is survived by his wife, Sammie Speegle Palmer; brother Blaine L. Palmer and wife Ann Palmer of San Angelo; two sons, Vance Winston (Winn) Palmer, Jr. and his wife Allison of San Angelo and Terry W. Palmer and his wife, Ingrid of San Antonio; eight grandchildren Austin Palmer, Kylie Palmer, Drew Palmer, Blaine Palmer, and Tre Chitsey and wife Payton of San Angelo and Skye, Karsten, Kaitlyn Palmer of San Antonio; three great-grandchildren Grace, Channing and Chase; Sister-in-law Angie Potter and nieces Amy Farquhar, Allison Upton, and Amanda Hogeda. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. (Bill) and Beulah Palmer.
Open visitation will be Wednesday at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Vance’s service will be held at Southland Baptist Church with internment at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas on Thursday October 27, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sonrisas Trails Therapeutic Riding, West Texas Boy’s Ranch, and Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of your choice.
Visitation
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
Funeral Service
Thursday, October 27, 2022
10:00AM
Southland Baptist Church
4300 Meadow Creek Trl.
San Angelo, TX 76904