SALISBURY - James Leroy Palmer, Sr., 86, of Salisbury, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at his residence. Born in Fruitland, he was the son of the late Orlando Hitch and Cora Palmer Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Palmer. He served in the U.S. Army. Prior to retiring, he was a truck driver. He is survived by four daughters, Marcia Palmer, Bonitia Smith, Faye Smith, and Terri Smith; five sons, Tony Smith, Leroy Hunter, James L. Palmer Jr., Carlos D. Palmer and Jonathan Russell; two sisters, Lavernis Richardson and Lorraine Williams; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Franklin Williams. A funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury. Interment followed at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock.