Arthur Lee Palmer, age 76 of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2026 at his residence. He was the son of the late Stratton Palmer and Josephine McIvor Palmer. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Augusta Payne, Patricia Palmer, Benjamin Palmer and Velmer Clark; additional parents, J. B. Palmer and Odell Palmer; and nephew, Tracey Clark. 

Arthur leaves to cherish his memories, his only child, Josephine Gilliam (Michael); five grandchildren, DeLantra Rose (Amie), DeVonte' Rose, Daron Rose, DaShecka Lee Rose and Jeremiah Gilliam; one great grandchild, ZaMyrha Rose; his special family, Dora Rose, William Skates, Sr. Marvin Skates, Rebecca Skates and Howard Rose, Jr.; siblings, Barbara Tines, Shelton Palmer, Samuel Palmer (Rebecca), Calvin Palmer (Gayzelle), Melvin Palmer (Deloris), James Palmer (Pam), Lavender Fitz-El; special cousin, Gloria Bigelow; special friend, Dorothy Smith; his sidekicks, Patrice Johnson and Crushonda Walton; and a host of other relatives and friends.