Mr. Harold C. Palms

November 3, 1944 - September 23, 2017

Mr. Harold Commadore Palms went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017. He was born November 3, 1944 the son of Norman and Virgie L. Palm in Kalamazoo, MI. He attended Kalamazoo Public Schools graduating and receiving his diploma in 1964. After high school, he went on to join the United States Army, where he served his country for 6 years. After he was Honorably Discharges, he went to work for Kalamazoo Public Schools, until he retired in 2012. He later was hired by Pfizer Corporation and worked there until he became ill. He accepted the Lord in his life at a young age while attending Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Later in life he became a member of Galilee Baptist Church. Harry enjoyed long walks with his wife, washing and waxing his car, and going fishing with his brother, Monte. He also enjoyed football, especially the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions, who were both his favorite teams. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers Keith and William Palm. Surviving are his loving wife of 21 years, Dorothy; brothers, Tommie (Nan); Monte (Carrie) all of Kalamazoo; Norman Jr, Eddie Sr., Charles and Evert all of Chicago, IL; sisters, Tina (Jerry), Trudy (Jeff) all of Kalamazoo; Sherie (Carl) of Maryland; Doretha (Mike) and Evie all of Chicago, IL; sons, Damian (Jannell), Jacob (Kim), and Michael (Kesha); daughter, Judy (Gregory); one aunt, Jewel Carr; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister-in-laws, Shirley Palm, Mona Palm, Lily Corner, Rosie Jimmerson, Danielle Dyson and Tammy Eason; brother-in-law, Chester Grays; mother of his children, Rita Palms; and special friends, Jim Rice and Dan Schedel.