Milton Gill Palmer, 85, of the 2600 block of Powell Circle, Chesapeake, VA, passed away February 9, 2011, in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Salisbury, NC, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth Palmer. He was a manager with Tomilson Plumbing Supply Company. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife, Doris Burchfield Palmer; his son, Robert G. Palmer of Virginia Beach, VA; his daughter, Judy P. Carter and husband Marshall of Virginia Beach, VA; a step-daughter, Linda B. Cooper and husband Michael; a step-son, Robert Burchfield and wife Debra; two grandsons, Keith Carter and Curtis Carter; one step-granddaughter, Kristina Hill; and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Palmer; his brother, Wilbur L. Palmer, Jr.; and his sister, Elizabeth P. Morris. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel with Rev. Donald McLean officiating. The burial will be private. Mr. Palmer will be available for viewing at the funeral home on Sunday. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.