Palmer Neal Cardwell

Palmer Neal Cardwell, 92, of Forest died on Monday, January 04, 2010.  He was the husband of LoRena Feagan Cardwell.  Palmer was born on September 22, 1917 in Campbell County, a son of the late Sally Kitt Drinkard Cardwell and the late Neal Dixon Cardwell.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Virginia Cardwell Wilson and her husband, Joseph; his grandsons, David Wayne Wilson and Richard Neal Wilson all of Forest; his sister-in-law, Virginia Moon of Lynchburg; his niece, Sally Kaye Ware, his nephew, Bobby Caldwell and a special caregiver, Lavern Little.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

Palmer was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.  He worked for Southern Parts and Barker-Jennings for many years.

The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.  A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, with Dr. Ricky Ewing and the Rev. James D. Newman officiating.  Burial will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.