Mr. Charles E. Palmer

Charles Edward Palmer Sr. (Butla) was born in St. Louis County on April 13, 1959. He received his education in the Kinloch School District and was Kinloch proud!

Charles’ love for Christ began at an early age. He enjoyed going to church and would proudly recite his childhood Easter speech, up until he was the age of 62, for his family. He would have us cracking up! “What you looking at me so hard for? I didn’t come to stay, I came to say today is Easter day!”

While Charles attended church as a child, he battled addiction as an adult. He was counted out by many, BUT GOD! Through Isaac Little, he was led to the St. Louis Power House Church. Under the leadership of Pastor Joey in 1995, God worked a miracle. Charles was delivered from his addiction, and his relationship with Tavonda and Charles Jr., along with his family, was restored. Charles served in the Ministry for many years, boldly sharing his testimony, traveling, and leading many to Jesus. While we have happy memories of him loving sports and big lumberjack plates of home cooking, along with being around his family, what he would want us to remember most, is his love for Jesus.

Charles is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Lee Palmer, siblings James (Baba) and Betty Jean, and mother in love, Netta Kay Rivas.

Left to honor his legacy are: his wife Michelle; children Tavonda (Stan), Charles Jr. (Avery), and Nevaeh Netta; bonus sons Julian and Valentino; the ones who call him Papa, Jayla, Madison, Aziel, and Kash Blue; and siblings William, Ronald, and Minnie Pearl, along with his extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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