Michael Pete Palmer was born to the loving parents of Rev. Thomas Lee Palmer and Beulah Beatrice Shaw Palmer on March 25, 1955 in Big Spring, Tex. He was the youngest of four children.

Michael moved to Denver, CO at the age of 10. Michael received his formal education in the Denver Independent School District. Graduated from Manual High School, Class of 1973 and attended Mansfield Business College. He accepted Jesus Christ at 10 years old as his Lord and Savior as a member of Macedonia Baptist Church Midland, Tex.

Mr. Michael Pete Palmer departed this life on April 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Thomas Lee Palmer and Beulah Beatrice Shaw Palmer, one son, Isaish Palmer, one brother, Thomas E. Palmer, and one niece, Torri McCain-Pernell.

Those left behind with tender loving memories: wife, Denise Allen, four daughters, Falana B. Palmer of Denver, CO, Tonni L. Macon of Mt. Holly, NC, Makayla L. Palmer, Kayonna D. Allen (John) Gregory of Denver, CO.
One son, SSG U.S. Army Michael D.Palmer of Indianapolis, IN, one brother, Rev. William C. (Carolyn) Palmer of Midland, Tex., one sister, Bessie D. (Willie) Palmer-Epperson of Denver, CO., special cousin Ronald D. Washington, special niece Taleah Gray; six grandchildren, Deaidreiss Jackson, Savannah Gregory, Jaidyn Gregory, Gabrielle Gregory, Jesiah Palmer, and Taliyah Palmer; a host of other relatives and many friends.