Terrie Alan Palmer of St. James, Missouri was born July 23, 1967 in Ottumwa, Iowa to James LaVerne Palmer and Dora Jane (Hayworth) Palmer and passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 at the age of 59 years.
He grew up and attended school his whole life in Iowa. Terrie graduated from Fairfield High School in Iowa in 1985.
He met the woman he would spend the rest of his life with at the age of 11 in Fairfield, Iowa during school. In 2016 Terrie and Teresa Eileen (Jones) Countryman became engaged. They were to marry when they retired.
He worked for many years managing a car dealership in Albia, Iowa and eventually at Lowes as a pro specialist supervisor.
He was the Exalted Ruler of the Elk’s Club, a member of the Jaycees and was ordained and performed weddings.
He loved reading, listening to podcasts, yardwork, flowers, feeding birds, bird watching, cooking, decorating for the holidays, golf, telling jokes and watching movies.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Palmer; aunt, Donna Olson; grandparents; and stillborn child.
He is survived by his fiancé, Teresa Eileen (Jones) Countryman of St. James, Missouri; children, Teri and Chris Cotner of St. James, Missouri, Thomas (Chelsi) Countryman of St. James, Missouri Timothy Countryman of Fort Stewart, Georgia; grandson, William Dale Carter; mom, Jane Palmer of Fairfield, Iowa; brothers, Rick (Diane) Palmer, Ronnie Palmer (girlfriend Darla) and Tommie Palmer; sister, Julie (Reuben) Carpenter; daughter, Drew; other relatives and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of Rolla Cremation in Rolla, Missouri.
