Larry Palmer

April 15, 1936 - September 10, 2021

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Providence Presbyterian Church

4000 SC-153

Greenville, SC 29611

Monday 9/13, 6:00 pm

Larry Matthew Palmer, 85, husband of Julia Warren-Palmer, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Born in Fletcher, NC, he was the son of the late T. J. and Sadie Limbaugh Palmer.

Larry will be remembered as a man who genuinely loved his family, often offering sage advice with a bit of humor. In 1983, a single Larry Palmer and a single Julia Warren met at the Sand Flea Beach Club in Greenville, SC, doing what they loved, SHAGGING! This fateful event led to marriage in 1984 and the blending of two families into a circle of unconditional love. Left to cherish his memory, off the wall wisdom, and dry whit are four sons, Larry Palmer, II, Ammon Palmer (Sue), Al Palmer (Terri) and Wilson Warren (Carsyn); daughter, Brooks Bright (Kenny); three sisters, Jo Ann White, Joyce Teungel, and Susan Russell; nine grandchildren, Stacey Palmer Allen, Matthew Palmer, Ashley DuVal, Josh Palmer, Noah Palmer, Kirby Bright, Matthew Williams, Tiare Palmer, and Selena Palmer; eight great-grandchildren, Alexis, Mason, Kyliegh, Xander, Chipper, Hensley, Zoe, and Paisley, as well as his one and only “Rose Bud,” great-great-granddaughter, Adelyn Rose.

Larry was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas, Forrest, Carolyn, and Toney.

Early in his career, Larry was known as the TV Repairman in Piedmont where he was affectionately called “Red” Palmer. Later he enjoyed a career as a professional wallpaper hanger. His greatest loves in addition to his family were shagging and vintage Corvettes. He was member of the Carolina Shag Club, the Electric City Shag Club, as well as the Greenville Area Shaggers Hall of Fame. In 1984, He and Julia had the honor of being in the room when Governor Dick Riley signed the proclamation making the Shag the official dance of South Carolina.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm in Ellenburg Hall on the campus of Providence Presbyterian Church. A time of sharing memories, stories and shagging will take place at 6:45PM. **Per church policy, masks are required for all guests.** To honor Larry, please feel free to wear casual clothing, especially beach shirts.

The family will be at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Courage, Prisma Health Office of Philanthropy, 300 E. McBee Ave. Suite 503, Greenville, SC 29601 or to Providence Presbyterian Church, 4000 Highway 153, Greenville, SC 29611.

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” on the main obituary page.

Providence Presbyterian Church

4000 SC-153

Greenville, SC 29611

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Monday 9/13, 6:00 pm

Larry Matthew Palmer, 85, husband of Julia Warren-Palmer, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born in Fletcher, NC, he was the son of the late T. J. and Sadie Limbaugh Palmer. Larry will be remembered as a man who genuinely loved his family, often offering sage advice with a bit of humor. In 1983,Continue Reading

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Julia, So sorry to hear of the passing of your precious husband, Larry!!! He was a special man and always so kind and soft-spoken. You and Larry have always been two of the kindest and gentlest people we ever met … so sorry !!!

Dear Julia, we are sorry to hear of your loss . We pray for Gods comfort for you and all the family. We promise to remember you in our prayers. Sincerely

Julia, We are so sorry to hear this. We are unable to come to the visitation as Keith is in the hospital presently with complications from two major surgeries. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keith & Pam Blore

We’re very sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. He was very welcoming, friendly and funny. Praying for Julia and all family and friends who loved him.

Sorry Kat to hear about Larry he will be missed by all. Love Ed

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My memories of Larry go back beyond the Sand Flea to the Abbey. We became life long friends. You are right, his dry humor was priceless. I loved him like a brother and though I did not see him as often these pass few years, so many wonderful memories will be forever in my heart. Whether a day, a month or years between seeing each other, it was always the same. I love you Julia. I know what it is like to loose your sweet husband and you will be in my prayer in a special way.

Larry Palmer. Love u Forever

Julia, prayers for you and your family.

Larry was a wonderful man and a sweet friend. His personality would make everyone around him laugh with joy. He will be missed by many friends and family. Thoughts and prayers for Sweet Julia and family. Love, Glenda Smith

Julia, you take care of yourself. I thought the world of Larry as we knew each other for 35 or more years I guess. A good and patient man.

Julia, I am so very sorry…we will all miss him so much. Praying to give you strength. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Dot Morgan

So sorry to hear about Larry. Such a sweet man. I enjoyed being able to spend time with him. David @ Bleu Voodoo

Julia you are in my prayers, I loved Larry and will miss all our fun times together especially in Pigeon forge it will never be the same. I will always be here for you. Love you

In memory of Larry Palmer, Saundra & Jerry lit a candle

I love you Papa. I will miss you so much. My life has now forever changed. Nothing will be the same without you. 40 years I had you in my life. It’s hard to imagine you not being here or calling me every Saturday morning. I will help LuLu teach “Rosebud” all of the things that you will not be here to teach her. Watch us from above. I hope I made you proud. Love you forever and always.

We will miss seeing Larry at the shag club on Wednesday nights. He always gave me a bit of advice with some humor this year as president. Julia, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Julia and family, so sorry for your loss. Larry was such a wonderful person each time I saw him he was always happy and welcoming. Loved his wit and his laughter. Prayers for strength and comfort !

Condolences to Sweet Julia. God Bless you and your family. I didn’t know Larry but everything I have heard, he was a terrific guy. May God bless you and your family during this time. We love you. SS

Love you, dear Brother..

Prayers for the family. Larry will be missed

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I will miss seeing Larry from my perch in the DJ booth. He was a regular that you could depend on being there. Julia, you are in our prayers. Norman And Dionne Mills

Julia, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Larry was a good man with a great sense of humor. We always loved talking with him.

Julia, my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! You know that I have always loved both of you but Larry (LP) was always so much fun with his dry sense of humor! My first memories of him was in my early 20’s when he was The TV Repairman and came in to where my Larry and I worked to purchase tubes for TV’s and had everyone laughing when he left! He was a great man and will be missed by many.

Love and prayers to you all??

Julia, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am about Larry. A true gentleman and friend. I always enjoyed being in his presence. Know that I love you and am praying for you and all of your family. Butch Coan

Gone but not forgotten, RIP my buddy,your saying, Faster car,Younger Women, Older Whiskey and More Money.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.