Jamie L. Palmer
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Jamie Lee Palmer, age 46 of Centreville Mich., lost his battle to Glioblastoma April 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born September 21, 1973 in Marshall Mich. The son of Lula (Goodman) Cross and the late Jackie Palmer. Jamie grew up in Burlington Mich., where he made numerous friends and memories that were sure to make you laugh.
On June 30, 2007 Jamie married Shannon Jacobs. The couple resided in Centreville raising 4 children.
Jamie attended Union City High School where he played football and wrestled, earning multiple awards and graduated the class of 1992. Jamie worked in the RV industry his whole life. He enjoyed coaching his daughters in softball and coaching middle school and high school wrestling. He loved to play pool in his free time which led him to eventually create his own pool league, PEP pool league. Jamie was very family oriented, spending a lot of his time cooking and entertaining, hosting multiple kickball games and gatherings during the summer months.
Jamie is survived by his wife Shannon Palmer of Centreville, his four children; Harlie (Spencer) Schrader of Three Rivers, Bailey (Bailey Tyler) Clipfell of Colon, McKenna Carpenter of Centreville and Braylon Palmer of Centreville. One grandson, Nash Schrader. Five siblings Barbara (Tyler) Hemker of Quincy, Allison Goodman of Hillsdale, Michelle (Dustin) Danke of Burlington, Jeremy (Rebecca) Palmer of Jackson, Monica Heath-Bivens of Battle Creek, his mother Lula (Goodman) Cross of Athens and multiple nieces and nephews.
Jamie was preceded in death by his father Jackie Palmer and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Following in Jamie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at schipperfuneralhome.com.
April 23, 2020 @ 6:31 pm
So, so sorry Shannon. Prayers for you and your family
April 23, 2020 @ 7:25 pm
I will forever miss you my Brother 💙
April 23, 2020 @ 7:30 pm
My thoughts and Prayers are with Shannon and her children. Jamie will alway live on your memories.
April 23, 2020 @ 8:09 pm
Jamie was amazing guy and truly will be missed many prayers
April 23, 2020 @ 8:32 pm
It was a pleasure to coach with Jamie for several years. His passion for teaching/mentoring kids through the sport of wrestling was remarkable. A truly good man that will be dearly missed.
April 23, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
I am so sorry. For the loss of Jamie everyone loved him he was a wonderful man we all loved him he will be missed
April 23, 2020 @ 8:58 pm
Jamie was truly one of a kind..he touched so many lives and will be so dearly missed..our hearts are with Shannon and the kids and pray for strength and peace for the family…
April 23, 2020 @ 10:06 pm
R. I. P jamie! You will be missed
April 23, 2020 @ 10:18 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs
April 23, 2020 @ 11:04 pm
So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to the entire family. Prayers for all
April 24, 2020 @ 1:02 am
Whenever thinking of Jamie, it’s always the smiles, happy attitude, and rascally laughter that come to mind. Will always have that to remember.
April 24, 2020 @ 1:40 am
Prayers to you Shannon, Harlie and Bailey.
April 24, 2020 @ 2:28 am
That Amish breakfast casserole, was so deliscious, it will forever remind us of that morning when you brought it to work, thank you for the memories, till we see you again:)
April 24, 2020 @ 2:29 am
So so sorry to hear this. God bless you all.
April 24, 2020 @ 2:55 pm
😇 Jamie was, always a 💙 Loving and 🤗 Caring Father/Brother/Son/Nephew/Cousin/Friend. He was 💙loved by many ppl. He will be Dearly 😭Missed and always will be Loved.Our 💔Hearts are heavy without you, Until we meet again Jamie then I will see you. PRAYERS Shannon, Harlie, Bailey, Lu, Allison, Barbara and Michelle.💕💙💞Love you all so very much. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 24, 2020 @ 4:37 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Jamie I’m grateful for the times we got to spend together and that I got to know you. You’ll be greatly missed.
April 24, 2020 @ 8:04 pm
Jamie was a very special person. He will truly be missed❤❤❤
April 25, 2020 @ 11:57 pm
To have known Jamie was a blessing to many. He truly touched everyone, close friends/family, but also acquaintances. He always smiled at you with such a warm smile.
I am lucky to have met him and watch him love on some of my favorite people! Prayers, hugs, and lots of love to you Shannon, and all of the family.
May 1, 2020 @ 12:42 am
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. May your hearts be lifted by many fond memories.
May 1, 2020 @ 12:44 am
Our sympathies go out to the entire family. May your hearts be lifted my many fond memories.
May 1, 2020 @ 11:33 pm
Love that Plamer