Edward Dean Palmer

Edward Dean Palmer, 73, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1952, in Belmont, Ohio a son of the late Lester William Palmer and Wilma Mary Wiggins Palmer. 

Edward was a retired truck driver for Murray Trucking in New Martinsville, West Virginia. He was a member of the Woodsfield Eagles 2302 and enjoyed sitting on his porch.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Kay Palmer; three brothers, Charlie, Lester “Junior” and David Palmer; and one daughter, Leigh Ann Marie Palmer.

He is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Michael) Conrad and Tiffany (Trent) Abbott; five grandchildren, Scott “Scooter” (Leslie) Folden, Payton (Megan) Palmer, Leanne (Rusty) Peters, Paxton Palmer and Trinity Abbott; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Palmer; sister, Mary Schramm; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from Noon until 4 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Final arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.