Mr. Burnell Palmer (Boonie) Sr.
October 12, 1963 - July 18, 2025
Burnell Palmer, Sr. Was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 12, 1963. His entire life was devoted to the Most High
He was baptized at an early age after moving to Baton Rouge from New Orleans and accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted follower of the Most High. He loved reading, interpreting, teaching and spreading the gospel as he perceived it.
Burnell loved beating the drums as a hobby. He was a self taught drummer and self taught bass player. Among other hobbies, he was a self taught barber. For many years, he was the Neighborhood Barber.He loved spending time with his sisters, family and friends.
"Boonie" leaves to cherish his memories 3 Children; Burnell Palmer, Jr. (New Orleans, LA) Brianna Sorden and Taylor Foster (Baton Rouge, La). 1 grandson; Sire L. Palmer; 4 sisters; Peggy P. Bates (Shawn), Sharon L. Williams (Corey), Clara Louding, Delores L. Watts. 1 brother, Phillip Louding, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special friend, Elsia "Denice" Dolly; Special Aunt, Rosie Daniels; Brother/Friend Kym Byrd.
Burnell was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy L. Palmer; Father, Phillip Louding, Sr.; Sister, Bernadette P. Bullard; Maternal grandparents, Lloyd Palmer, Sr. & Earline Hatfield Palmer; Paternal Grandparents; Clara "Lady Moon" Louding & Willie Louding, Sr.; Ex- Wife, Michelle Joseph; Brother-in-law; Robert Allen. Numerous Aunts and Uncles.
Visitation will be at 9:00am followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at St. Mary's Baptist Church, 1252 N. Acadian Thruway E. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Rev. James Grayson, New Light Baptist Church Officiating Pastor; Arrangements entrusted to Schaffer Family Funeral Home 15990 Highway 77, Rosedale, La.70772
Published on August 1, 2025
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