Rickey Dale Palmer

Ricky Dale "Ric" Palmer, 76, of Yanush, Oklahoma, passed away, Friday, May 12th, 2023 in Talihina, Oklahoma. Ric was born in Altus, Oklahoma on October 8th, 1946, the son of Houston H. "Jack" Palmer and Tressie L (Hill) Palmer. Ricky's family moved to Talihina from Altus when the streets of Talihina were still gravel and he was seven years old. Ricky was never afraid of hard work, he rolled papers for the newspaper in Talihina, 10 pages for a penny, and helped his family at their family owned business the Palmer Laundry. When he was 16 Ricky's family sold their laundry business and moved to Buffalo Valley, OK. The old gymnasium at Buffalo Valley is where Ricky first laid his eyes on a pretty, little girl named Yvette Linker. He vowed right then and there that she would be his wife one day, (he had hoped anyway). Ricky graduated from Buffalo Valley High School in May of 1965. Ricky and Yvette were united in marriage on June 2nd, 1967 at the Rock Building in Yanush, Oklahoma. Their son, Scotty Dale came first and three short years later they added a daughter, Cynthia Michelle to their little family. Ric and Vet were happily married for 49 years, until God called Vet home in August of 2016. Sergeant Ricky Dale Palmer proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Ric was a Master Mason and was a Past Master of the Talihina Masonic Lodge #73. He retired from the United States Postal Service in McAlester, OK. Ric wore many hats, had numerous accomplishments and counted himself blessed to have met many amazing people who came to feel like family, along the way. Ric treasured his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with each of them. Water fights, fishing, being on the lake in his boat, hunting, camping, seeing new places, making people think, teasing people or making them laugh, he was always ready for some fun. He was a loving husband, an awesome Dad and Pa, a caring brother, a kind son and a giving friend. He will be missed immensely by those who love him. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Tress Palmer; his wife, Vet Palmer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, RJ and Leora Linker; brothers, Seymore Palmer, Thomas "Tommy" Palmer, Jackie Palmer, Theo "Toby" Evans, Oswald "Bubs" Evans; brother-in-law, Alfred Linker; many precious nieces, nephews, cousins and dear family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Laverne Kennedy (Johnny); son, Scott Palmer (Dawnda); daughter, Cyndi Campbell (Joe); grandsons, Kalen Palmer (Patricia), Keaton Palmer (Courtney), Hayden Campbell (Brittany); granddaughters, Rikki Jo Henson (Orrin) and Kaylyn "Sis" Griggs; great grandsons, Karson Palmer and Mason Campbell; great granddaughters, Olivia Henson, Hayven Campbell, Sophie Henson, Maci Palmer; in-laws, Bowden and Elaine Campbell; many dear nieces, nephews, cousins family and friends. A sincere thank you to all of the kind people who we met along the way during this season of life. To our dear friends and family who brought food and supplies, to those who were able to come by for a visit, to those who called or messaged, those who prayed and who are still praying. A heartfelt thank you to the kind professionals at Mays Home Health (Racheal and Mary), and the outstanding, caring professionals at Sans Bois Hospice (Laurie, Brittany, Lori, Misty, Devin, Joyce, Megan, Cody, Vernon and Paul) we could not have made it through this without you. Thank you all so very much. A Sunset Memorial Service for friends and family will be held at Cupco Freewill Baptist Church on Friday, May 19th, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Lee Humphreys officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ric Palmer to the Talihina Masonic Lodge #73. Cremation Services entrusted to McCarn Funeral Services Talihina, Oklahoma.

Rickey Dale Palmer

October 8, 1946 - May 12, 2023