Roland Eugene Palmer, 77, of Strasburg, VA passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home in Strasburg, VA.

Roland was born in Shenandoah County, VA on May 1, 1948, a son of the late Paul Melvin and Gladys Virginia Putman Palmer. Roland worked as a bus driver for Shenandoah County Public Schools. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Roland loved motorcycles and was a member of the Shenandoah AmericanLegion Post 77 Riders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Charles Palmer and Ray Palmer, three sisters, Patricia Jeannette Bromley, Jane Drummond, and Dorothy Welch.

Survivors include his wife Sandy Pangle Palmer; his children Michael Palmer, Kathy Childs (Casey), and Justin Palmer (Amber); a stepson Ricky Thompson (Randi); his grandchildren Phillip Palmer, Colby Childs, Caleb Childs, Yasmin Thompson, Alexis Thompson, and Weston Palmer; two great grandchildren; his siblings Ida Smith, Fay Schindler, and Richard Palmer along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousin, and a host of friends, all of whom will miss Roland dearly.

A celebration of life gathering for Roland will be held at the Shenandoah American Legion Post 77, Strasburg, VA on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The family asks that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Shenandoah American Legion Post 77, 157 E. Washington Street, Strasburg, VA 22657.

You may submit your condolences online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com.

Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA is honored to serve the family of Roland Eugene Palmer.