Dewey W. Palmitier

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery with John Curry officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Palmitier was born Aug. 6, 1918 in Vinita, Oklahoma and was a lifelong resident of Pampa, attending Pampa schools through Pampa High School. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in North Africa and Italy. He was a citizen of the Cherokee Indian Nation and was a direct descendant of Nancy Ward, Cherokee Chieftaness. He married Margaret V. (Peggy) Johnston on Sept. 15, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. He was employed by Jones-Everett Machine Shop as warehouse manager for 25 years, retiring in 1984. He had enjoyed being retired and helping his wife in her art endeavors. He was a Methodist and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Palmitier will always be known by his remarkable humor, kindness, and friendship with family and friends. He is now joining his two closest friends, R. B. Ragsdale and Dale Ladd, to recall old time stories.SURVIVORS: Wife: Margaret V. (Peggy) Palmitier of the home; 3 sons: Stephen Palmitier of Yukon, OK; Dennis Palmitier, John Palmitier and wife Ellen, all of Pampa; 4 grandsons: Daniel Albert Palmitier of San Antonio, James Christopher Palmitier of Pampa, John Douglas Palmitier of San Marcos, and Jeremy Robin Palmitier of San Antonio; 2 great grandchildren: Heather Lynn Palmitier of San Antonio and Tyler James Palmitier of Pampa. 1 niece: Sandra Waters of Pampa; and 2 nephews: Larry Palmitier of Denver, CO and Ray Palmitier of Pampa. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Franklin Palmitier, Raymond Palmitier, and Tom Palmitier, and by 2 sisters, Evelyn Morton and Ruth Palmitier. MEMORIALS: Freedom Museum, 600 N. Hobart,Pampa, TX 79065.SPECIAL NOTICE: The family will receive friends at 2500 Aspen immediately following the services.