Sergeant Arthur Woodrow Palmer III "Woody", 38 of Narrows, VA departed this life July 5, 2021 at his home.  Born August 25, 1982, in Montgomery County, he is a son of Arthur Palmer II and Ellen McGuire Harris.

Woody was known as one of the good guys.  He lived his life in service to his community as a Sergeant at the New River Valley Regional Jail.  He was known to take pride in training those under his wing.  His most important service was to be Daddy to his daughter, Aleah Palmer.

He leaves to cherish his memory to their hearts his father, Arthur Palmer II (Heather) of Peterstown, WV; mother, Ellen Harris (Edward) of Narrows; his pride and joy, Aleah Palmer of the home; brothers, Phillip Palmer, Josh Palmer (Whitney), and Douglas Meadows (Misti); sisters, Amanda Palmer; Shaina Palmer (Eric), Rachel Palmer Huffman (Josh), Natasha Cantley ; step-brothers, Randy Lafon and Logan Lafon,; and special friends, Kevin Moser, Josh Wolfe, Kevin Perkins, and Derek Trenar.

There will be a funeral service conducted Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eddie Kendall and Pastor Doug Armstrong officiating.  Services will conclude at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, VA.  Family will receive friends in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  There is a guestbook available at www.kendallfuneralhome.com .  The staff of Kendall Funeral Home are honored to be serving the Palmer family.