Keith Forest Palmer, Sr.

Keith Forest Palmer, Sr., 54, passed away peacefully in his home in Bloomington Springs, TN,

surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2025. Keith was born on June 22, 1971, in

Lynn, Massachusetts, to Elmer “Al” and Betty Palmer.

Keith had a personality that was larger than life and an even bigger heart. He was a great Dad

and Papa. He passed down his wisdom to his children and taught many valuable lessons. He

always made sure to include everyone and made sure no one ever felt left out. He made friends

wherever he went; no one was a stranger to him. He was a man of many talents and enjoyed

hobbies such as woodworking, golfing, riding his motorcycle, working on muscle cars, coaching

football, off-roading adventures, drag racing, camping, darts & billiards, and home projects (a

true craftsman of all trades), among others. He loved grilling out while enjoying his favorite beer,

Samuel Adams. He enjoyed cooking and was well known for his famous chili and cheese dip.

He enjoyed hosting “Party at the Palmers” for any occasion, but especially for Superbowl

Sunday and the Fourth of July. Keith was a 1989 graduate of Astronaut High School in Titusville,

FL.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Palmer, of Leesburg, FL; siblings, Steven D. (Susan) Palmer

of Stanwood, WA, and Joleen M. Palmer of Leesburg, FL; his beloved significant other,

Sunshine Kann of Bloomington Springs, TN; his children, Courtney L. (Will) Moore of El Paso,

IL, Brandon P. (Brandee) Rutkowski of Normal, IL, Brittney L. (Steven) Skrzypczynski of El

Paso, IL, Chad A. G. Worthington of Bloomington, IL, Keith 'Kejay' F. (McKenzie) Palmer Jr. of

Crossville, TN, Kody M. (Amanda) Palmer of Eureka, IL, and Keilee M. A. (Hayden) Clements of

Normal, IL; and by his nine grandchildren: Aiden, Braven, Maverick, Wyatt, Londyn, Teagan,

Kennedy, Mak, and Kody Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer “Al” Forest Palmer,

Jr.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, 931-268-1550.