Heritage Funeral Service - Valdese
Yates Shuford Palmer Jr., 85, beloved husband, brother and friend of many
passed away peacefully with his wife Diana by his side on Tuesday, March
5, 2024 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte NC.
Yates was born September 23, 1938 in Burke County, to the late Yates
Shuford Palmer Sr. MD and Lillian Allen Wrigglesworth Palmer RN.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of twenty-
one years, Neal Brown Thompson Palmer; and niece, Rebecca Ann Safran.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Cline Palmer of the home;
brother, William Lea Palmer of Morganton; and sister, Lillian Ann Palmer Reeves of San
Marcos, TX. Also surviving is his nephew, John Kevin Reeves and wife Sylvia;
niece, Andrea Beebe and husband Dave; and great nephew, Enzo Reeves.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at
Waldensian Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Lance Perry officiating. The
family will receive friends after the service in Pioneer Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
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