Lester Davis Palmer

Background

Palmer, Lester Davis was born on October 6, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Lawton Evans and Gwendolyn (Ramsbotham) Palmer.

Education

Bachelor, Johnson Bible College, 1952; Master of Divinity, Lexington Theological Seminary, 1958; postgraduate, Boston University, 1961-1963; Doctor of Divinity, Bethany College, 1989; Doctor of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, 1995; Doctor of Humane Letters, Eureka College, 1996.

Career

Associate general minister, Christian Church Kentucky, Lexington, 1957-1961; associate professor church administration, Lexington Theological Seminary, 1963-1966; vice president, Pension Fund of Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1966-1983; president, Pension Fund of Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1984-1996; retired, 1996; interim president division higher education, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, since 1996.

Achievements

• Lester Davis Palmer has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Janelle Griffin, May 6, 1951. Children: Gwen Palmer Chandler, Kathy Palmer Hagemier, Sandra Palmer Wood, Leslie.

Father:

Lawton Evans Palmer

Mother:

Gwendolyn (Ramsbotham) Palmer

Spouse:

Janelle Griffin

child:

Sandra Palmer Wood Palmer

child:

Leslie Palmer

child:

Gwen Palmer Chandler Palmer

child:

Kathy Palmer Hagemier Palmer