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Palmer Boast

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Palmer Boast, 87, a lifetime resident of White Hall, passed away at home, Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. Born Virgil Palmer Boast, on June 13, 1927, in Pine Bluff, he was a son of the late John George and Lou Ida Cash Boast. He was reared and received his education in White Hall, graduating from White Hall High School. In 1945 after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a Seaman First Class during World War II. In 1947, he married Doris Jean McBryde, together they had four daughters and shared nearly 65 years, of life, love and memories, until her death in 2012. Palmer was a bricklayer for over 40 years, starting his career with his brother at James Boast Masonry Contractors, working with him for 19 years. He also worked for Larry Delk Masonry Company and Sosebee Company retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union since 1948 and received the Outstanding Craftsman Award presented by Arkansas Chapter of Associated General Contractors in 1982. He was a faithful Christian man and had been an active member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church since 1949. Having served as Sunday school teacher and Assistant B.T.C. teacher and as clerk. He was also a member of Bethany's Senior Citizens. Palmer was an active member of his community. He was a charter member of the White Hall Fire Department, serving 34 years and a charter member of the White Hall Police Auxiliary, serving 32 years. He was also a mason and a member of Jacob Brump Lodge #160, since 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; his brothers, James, Edgar, and Charlie Boast; and his sisters, Ophelia Spray, Inez Socia and Estelle Bridges. Palmer leaves to cherish his memory, his four daughters, Thressia (Larry) Smith, of Hardin Community, Dorothy (Barry) Hays, of Covington, Ga., Jeannie (Tommy) McCarroll, Hardin Community and Becky (Evan) Harris, Conyers, Ga.; his eight grandchildren; and his 13 great-grandchildren; along with a host of friends, extended family and church family. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, with Reverend Ben Hulsey officiating by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson's. Friends may sign the online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com. Memorials may be made to Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 7122 Sheridan Road, White Hall, Arkansas 71602 or Hospice Home Care, 3063 West 28th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603

Published February 1, 2015

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