Paul Norman Palmer

Paul Norman Palmer, 85 of Nocona, passed from this life Friday, January 14th, 2022. Paul was born to Buck and Lillie Palmer on September 2, 1936 near Little Rock, AR, where he grew up. Paul met Darlene (Cook), and they married June 18, 1955 in San Diego, CA. They recently celebrated 66 years of love and devotion in marriage.

Paul proudly served his country for four years in the US Navy, where he served as a corpsman attached to a Marine unit.

Paul always had a heart for serving the kingdom of God. He attended Life Bible college in Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theology. He served as a missionary throughout the world, particularly in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Burma, and India. When he was not working in international mission fields, Paul served the kingdom as a pastor in churches in Boulder City, NV, Henderson, NV, Lakeport, CA, and Okmulgee, OK. In addition to being a pastor, Paul was also a contractor. He built many homes and many churches all over the world while also serving as missionary/pastor. While serving in the mission field, he was instrumental in the establishment of a home for girls who had been rescued from the streets.

Paul is survived by his wife Darlene, sons Joseph Darrell Palmer, Norman Dennis Palmer, and Jeffrey Paul Palmer (and wife Christina); grandchildren Katy Smith (and husband Kurt), Tiffany Palmer, Samantha Palmer, Perry Palmer, and Norman Palmer; and one great-granddaughter Amelia Serenity Palmer; as well as friends all over the globe.

Paul was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a skilled builder, and faithful pastor. He leaves a lasting effect on the lives of people around the world. While Paul is deeply missed, his family also takes comfort in knowing that Paul has gone on to the reward Jesus promised him.

Paul's family will receive visitors Friday, January 21, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Nocona First Assembly of God. Paul's funeral will be Saturday, January 22, 10:00 AM, also at the Assembly of God, with Pastor Billy Moore officiating, and under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Omega Missions, where a portion will help with funeral expenses, and a portion will go toward the girls' homes in Thailand and Burma that were so close to Paul's heart.