Roger Edward Palmer's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Roger Edward Palmer

March 27, 1939 - January 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Roger Edward Palmer's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Roger Edward Palmer

March 27, 1939 - January 28, 2026 (86 years old)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Roger Edward Palmer Obituary

The passing of Roger Edward Palmer of Chapel Hill, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 28, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roger Edward Palmer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Virginia Palmer and Edward Palmer. He is survived by: his wife Mary Jane; his sons, Andrew Palmer (Susie) of Memphis, TN and Jonathan Palmer (Amie) of Durham, NC; and his grandchildren, Jacob, Serena, Isaac, Zachary, Daniel and Roselyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to : Parkinson's Research Foundation, PO Box 96138 Washington DC 20090-6318 (https://parkinsonhope.org.) To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Roger Edward Palmer, please visit our flower store.

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February 18, 2026

Brenda Caricofe wrote a sympathy message

“Mary Jane, I remember you and Roger so fondly at Good Shepherd church … where I still attend services every week. You are in my thoughts at this time along with many other GSUMC folks . Brenda Caricofe”


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Lecture Hall at Carolina Meadows
100 Whippoorwill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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