Boyd Palmore

Mr. Boyd Palmore, 77, of Swainsboro passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.  He was born August 15, 1946, in Swainsboro to the late Raymond B. Palmore and Nell Raiford Suggs.  Mr. Palmore was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Frances Hammock Palmore.

Boyd graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Frances, in December of the same year. The next year, they welcomed their first child, Kevin. Boyd had a few jobs through the years until becoming an insurance agent, which became his career. They welcomed their second child, Denise, in 1971. After retiring from selling insurance, he became co-owner of B & K Electronics in Swainsboro. Boyd enjoyed watching M*A*S*H, Gunsmoke and Bonanza. He was a member of the Swainsboro Masonic Lodge #244. He loved spending time with his grandkids: Laura, Wesley, Meagan, Sara and Tyler. Boyd and his wife loved traveling and going to church together during their marriage

He is survived by his son, Kevin Palmore (Alivia) of Swainsboro; daughter, Denise Wilkerson (Chris) of Swainsboro; brother, Ralph Palmore of Millen; sisters, Iva Suddards (Alan) of Augusta, Cindi Hall of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Laura Rowland (Josh), Wesley Wilkerson, Meagan Palmore, Sara Palmore, Tyler Palmore; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Calvary Methodist Church in Swainsboro with Reverends Tom Tidwell, Hugh Baxter, and Tim Price officiating.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 19, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Swainsboro City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brad McKenzie, Steve Page, Johnny Peebles, James Flanders, Randall Kersey, Rex Durden and Roy Black.

Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Masonic Lodge #244.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Boyd Palmore, 77, of Swainsboro.