James Edward Palmer

Visitation for James Edward Palmer will be conducted from the Mitchell-Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Oxford, Nebraska on Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Downsville, New York.

James Edward Palmer, 41 years of age, of Edison, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2006 due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born on July 13, 1965 in Pensacola, Florida, the only child of Gordon and Donna (Salter) Palmer. Jim grew up and attended school in Sidney, New York. After his education, he started his towing and recovery business in Downsville.

In February 18, 1990, he was united in marriage to Michele DeMoney in New York and to this union 4 daughters were born: Rebecca, Samantha, Tessa, and Alisha. The family made their home in Downsville where Jim had his business.

Jim lived and worked in New York until making his home in Oxford in January of 2006. He was an avid demolition derby driver, racer and loved to work on cars. Jim was a social butterfly and was liked by everyone.

He leaves to mourn his passing his three daughters: Rebecca Palmer 17, of Oxford, Samantha Palmer 13, of Gastonia, North Carolina, and Tessa Palmer 8, also of Gastonia; mother and father, Gordon and Donna Palmer of Downsville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Alisha in infancy; his paternal grandparents; and one special relative, Uncle LeRoy.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

The Mitchell-Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com.