Daniel Jerome Palmer

Daniel Jerome Palmer, 45, known fondly to many as Tree, passed peacefully at his home in Henderson, Kentucky, on February 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Daniel was born on January 9, 1978, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to the late Ricky Palmer and Vickie Palmer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle.

Daniel was a hard worker and loved his job and coworkers at Tyson Foods. Most importantly, he loved that he got to work side by side with his brother. He was an avid family man and loved firing up the grill, cooking for his family, and spending time with them. He enjoyed spending time at the casino playing “Madden” and watching football. Daniel was an avid “Dallas Cowboy” fan known widely for his love of them. Daniel had a heart of gold, and he loved everyone with all he had.

Daniel leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife: Carolyn Palmer; faithful dog: Sasha Jax; four stepchildren whom he loved as his own: Hayden, Destiny, Serenity, and Joey; brother: Brad Palmer (Dixie Wooley); nieces and nephews: Skylar Palmer, Lil EJ Palmer (Camden Towe), Baily (Ray Carter), Courtney Palmer, Colesleigh Palmer, Zoiee Lear, Freya Towe, and Elizabeth Lear; great-nieces: Lily and Maddie Carter; sisters in law: Tina Calvin, Robyn Hancock, Andrea Lear, and Brittany Lear; in-laws: Andy (Carol) Lear; and a host of aunts, cousins and many friends whom he considered to be family.