Kenneth Lee Palmore

Kenneth Lee Palmore was born on September 14, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. Kenneth completed the cycle of life on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was one of eight children born to the late Robert and Geraldine Palmore. Kenneth graduated from East High School, where he ran track and played on the football team. Soon after high school, he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served his country. Kenneth received a Purple Heart while fighting in the Korean War. He was a faithful member of Hilltop United Methodist Church; during his 60-year membership, he became a Boy Scout Master, choir member and an avid bible study member. Kenneth’s career included working at North American and Federal Glass. He retired from International Paper. He enjoyed refereeing high school and historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) football games when he was not working. He was known for his sense of humor and his love for his family and friends. Having a family bond was monumental to Kenneth. He had genuine love and support for his family. His love of being with family during the holidays is part of countless memorable holiday experiences. Kenneth – the father, the brother, the uncle, the friend, the man - will truly be missed. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Audrey Palmore; brothers, Robert (Imogene) Palmore, Melvin (Marjorie) Palmore, Edward Palmore, Roland (Erma Jean) Palmore, and Ronald (LaVerne) Palmore; sister, Constance Sanders; grandchildren, Daunte Palmore and Audrey Palmore; and special friend, Sandra Jones. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Deuel Palmore, Anthony (Beatrice) Palmore, Milton (Stephanie) Palmore; and sister Mary (James) Moore; grandchildren, Brittney Palmore, Elizabeth Palmore, Erin Palmore, Ericka Palmore, Dawanda Palmore, Noor “Tennile” Khan, Kenisha Dene Honesty, Lamar Haney, Isaac Palmore, Derrick (Monica) Palmore Sr., Tyion Palmore, Joey Moore and Alexia Ramsey; great-grandchildren, Anestos Moffat, Jacob Moffat, Solomon Young, Kayden Carter, Terrell Coleman, Johnathan Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell, Ernest Josiah Nash, Napoleon Palmore, Trinity Palmore, Christian Palmore, Jeremiah Palmore, Taylor Palmore, Derrick Palmore Jr., Desyre’ Palmore, Destiny Palmore, and Danielle Palmore; great-great grandson, Nolan Moffat; special daughter, Tanya (Windsor Ramsey; special sibling, Victor Freeman; nephews, Steven (Leslie) Palmore, Kevin Palmore, Jimmy Moore, Todd Palmore, Derrick (Shea) Palmore, and Stanley Palmore; nieces, Dannette Palmore, Lynette Williamson, Monica Palmore, Leslie Palmore, Kysten Palmore, and Deirdre (Mack) King; special great-nephew, Dale Long; special great-nieces, Callie (Michael) Porter, and Tricia (Brandon) Hall; and a host of great-nephews, great-nieces, great-great nephews, great-great nieces, cousins, family and friends.