Stephen Palmer

Stephen Ray Palmer of Waco, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 66. After several months of declining health, Steve left this earth peacefully with his beloved daughters Brittany and Brandy by his side.

Steve was born on December 28, 1954, to mother Sybil Jean Wardlaw and father Cecil August Palmer. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led to him starting his own custom home building business. American Classic Homes recently celebrated 40 years of serving the Waco community. Outside of work Steve enjoyed spending time with his family, especially if they were fishing with him on his bass boat or scoping out bucks in his deer stand. Steve began playing piano at the age of 8, guitar at the age of 12, and bass guitar at the age of 18. He knew after the first time he picked up a bass and felt the groove, that he had found his instrument. In the late ‘70’s he moved to Long Beach, CA. Playing with local bands, he gained recording experience. Steve’s passion for music led him to remain active in the local music scene throughout his entire life.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Kenneth Palmer.
He is survived by his sisters and their families: Mary and David Frosch, Sherry Palmer, Melissa and Dennis Travitz, , Helen and Randy Raborn, Andrea and Dwayne Grantham; children: John Eric Jackson, Brandy Jackson, Paige Garvin, Brittany and Christopher Romo; grandchildren: Johnny Lane Jackson, Bailey Anderson, Azlyn Jackson, Brock Ward, Layken Jackson, Anthony Singleton IV, Blaine Beintema, Zachary Jackson, Aidric Romo, Mi’khi Garvin, Addison Jackson, Cassidy Jackson, Christopher Romo Jr, Cadence Romo, Pearl Garvin; great-grandchildren: Mickey Collier and Cora Collier; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are as follows: nephews; Justin Grantham, Trent Grantham, Kyle Grantham, D.C. Frosch; Grandson, Brock Ward; Son-in-Law, Christopher Romo.

A visitation for Steve is planned for Thursday, November 4th, 2021, from 6 pm to 8 pm. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on 3124 Robinson Dr, Waco, TX 76706. A graveside service will be held the following day Friday, November 5th, 2021, at 10am at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, Tx 76706 (Section Q). All are invited to attend.

The family will hold a celebration of life, details to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Steve’s lifelong love of fishing by donating to C.A.S.T for kids, an organization that empowers kids with special needs to experience a fun-filled day of fishing.

You may use the following link to donate online:
https://castforkids.networkforgood.com/projects/144075-steve-palmer-s-fundraiser?from_wicked_finish=true