Michael "Mike" Joseph Palmer

Michael "Mike" Joseph Palmer, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodbridge, Virginia on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Mike was born on September 10, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, to William McCall Palmer and Agnes Catherine Primm Palmer. He grew up in Topeka and graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1968. Shortly after graduation, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he bravely served during the Vietnam War. Mike was known for his warm heart, work ethic, sense of humor, loyalty and humility. He dedicated his life to working in the steel erection business, primarily with Banker Steel and Williams Steel Erection. His career took him across the United States, where he oversaw projects at numerous colleges, stadiums, museums, hospitals, bridges, and airports, leaving a remarkable legacy in the construction industry. He had a profound impact on the lives of those around him, always lending a helping hand and inspiring others with his dedication. Mike was married to Jeanne Ann Schuckman Palmer, the love of his life, with whom he shared fifty wonderful years. As a man of faith, he loved the Lord and was a devoted family man. In his later years, Mike thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, proudly taking on the role of "Bauba." Mike is preceded in death by his parents, William McCall Palmer and Agnes Catherine Primm Palmer, his sister Kathy Alford, and his children, Sarah Brackney and James Brackney. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne; children Charley Brackney (Stacey), John Brackney (Amanda), Chris Brackney, Kate Brackney, Ariel Liese (Bill), David Brackney, Michael R. Palmer, Kelly Cannady (Jeff), Amy Miller (Andy), Lesley Palmer (Gerardo), Bryan Palmer. He also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Mike is also survived by his brothers James Palmer, William Palmer, Timothy Palmer, and his sister Mary Pat Oliver. A visitation will take place at 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 AM on May 08, 2025. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 12975 Purcell Rd, Manassas, VA 20112. Friends and family are warmly invited to gather and celebrate his life during this meaningful occasion. Pallbearers: John Brackney, Michael Palmer, Bryan Palmer, Jeff Cannady, Andy Miller and Gerardo Rodriguez. The family requests that flowers/plants be delivered directly to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated care team at INOVA Schar Cancer Center for their exceptional support over the past eight months. Special thanks to Dr. Shubha V. Srinivas, Dr. Michael J. Weyant, Dr. Amin Benyounes, Dr. Katherine Cox-Flaherty, Dr. Gabriel O. Nwufoh, and the staff at Capital Caring Hospice. Mike will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

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Michael "Mike" Joseph Palmer

April 24, 2025