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George Palmer

1940 - 2024

BORN

1940

DIED

2024

George Palmer Obituary

George Palmer CHARLESTON - George Guignard Lucas Palmer, beloved husband of Anne Spencer Palmer, passed away on 8 December 2024 from complications from heart and kidney failure. Born in Charleston on July 3, 1940, he was the son of Admiral George G. Palmer and Frances Deliesseline Kirk. He grew up on both coasts due to his father's Naval career, but always considered Charleston his home. He graduated from Christ School in Arden, NC, and from the University of South Carolina. He served as an officer in the Marine Corps, proudly serving his country as an infantry officer, culminating with two tours in Viet Nam from 1964-1966. After returning to the US, George graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, practicing law in Washington, DC and Hilton Head, SC. After retirement, he settled at his home on Wadmalaw Island. In addition to his wife, Annie, he is survived by his sons, Gig of Sullivan's Island and Trenholm (Natalia) of Greensboro, NC, as well as his step-children, Spencer Rigsby (Phillip) of Naples, FL and Beau Ginn (Maddi) of Layton, UT. Also left to cherish their 'Cody' are granddaughters, Madeline Rigsby and Angelica Palmer. A Celebration of Life is planned after the first of the year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ School, 500 Christ School Rd., Arden, NC 28704 or to the Lone Star Dog Ranch Rescue, 10030 CR 288, Anna, TX 76409 Semper Fi, my Marine.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2024.

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Converse Bright

June 27, 2025

My dear friend and I remained close long after Christ School '58 graduation.
He is the only person in the world I allowed to address me by my detested nickname. He knew how to do it with a knowing smirk, and love.
Converse Bright (Connie)

Brevard and Virginia Moore

April 5, 2025

What a lovely,sweet,funny,kind friend! I have known him since he graduated with my brother and future husband from Christ School in 1958. Our sons attended Christ School at the same time.
We always laughed hysterically at school reunions and Brevard and I always remembered him with fondness. He was never happier than he was being married to you,Anne.

Leck Brock

April 4, 2025

Annie

You probably won´t remember me but George and I were classmates in
law school and shared an apartment our second year in school. He was such a great guy and as true and great of a friend that anyone could ever have. I know this note is late but I didn´t know George had passed and just read his obituary.

God bless you and your family.

Leck

Stan Gibson

December 20, 2024

George was a great guy. So sorry for his loss.

Heidi Alexander

December 17, 2024

Ohhh Annie...I am so sorry! I know you loved him so. Thinking and praying for you my friend. Heidi Alexander

Sonny Huntley

December 15, 2024

I worked with George for a number of years when they lived on Hilton Head and he was practicing a law here. He and I enjoyed some humor together and always had a fondness for him. He was a good man and I am sad at his passing. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family. Sonny Huntley

Keith & Ann Palmer

December 15, 2024

To our cousin and friend, we will remember all our good times together growing up and staying close throughout the years. May you rest in peace.
Charles Keith & Ann Palmer

Bill Rathburn, Christ School Class of 1959

December 13, 2024

George was a great and memorable teammate on the Greenies Football team!
Go Greenies!

Robert Moore, aka, Brev

December 11, 2024

George, Besides being your classmate at CS, I remember well when your sons were attending CS at the same time as our son, Robert. Thanks for your service to our country. Rest in peace. Brev & Virginia

Jeff Wilson

December 11, 2024

Heartbroken. The memories of George and Anne are flooding me. He was my lawyer and we all raised our sons together in the same neighborhood and with that alone, are hundreds of fond reflections. I will miss you buddy. Jeffrey T ( Wilson)

BJ Engard

December 11, 2024

Dear Annie, I am so sorry about George. I am sending you love and a big hug. We have to call on the good memories and look to friends and family. My animals have been some comfort to me and I hope to you as well. BJ Engard

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