David Lynn Palmer, 68, of Morrisville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1952 and graduated from Morrisville High School in 1970.

He married Brenda Ballinger Clark on January 27, 1973 and from that union had one child, Mellissa. They divorced in June 1976 but remained close friends.

David was raised in a Christian home and his faith never wavered. He loved in-depth discussions and known as a faithful servant and friend. David loved fishing, talking about books he recently finished, watching westerns, cross stitching, and traveling. He was known as a free spirit and riding his bicycle to many different states. His trips consisted of finding odd jobs along the way while he traveled to California, Gulf Coast, East Coast, and all of the surrounding states many times. He was highly independent and the desire of being by himself was incredibly strong, especially being in the wilderness. His brother would sometimes join him. As the years passed, he traded his bicycle for riding the bus for his long distance adventures but he made sure to continue his passion.

David was a handyman and was detail oriented; he took great pride in the jobs he earned. He always found work from his lifelong family friend, Carl Anderson. Carl's family accepted David as one of their own and always made sure he had a job ready for him at any time. The Anderson family was always one of his priorities as they had taken care of him in time of need, that bond never being broken.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Helen Christine Palmer Jones; step-father, Ed Jones; and his half-brother and best friend, Gary Wayne Palmer.

David is survived by his daughter, Mellissa Lynn Palmer Edwards; grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Blum and Chase Alexander Blum; cousins, extended family members, friends and loved ones.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Morrisville Cemetery. There will be refreshments at Morrisville United Methodist Church following the service for a time of gathering. The public is welcome to attend and share stories to celebrate his life.