Carlton Devan “Corky” Palmer was a former Golden Eagles player, assistant coach, and head coach.
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Corky Palmer passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, afternoon, according to the university press release. Corky Palmer was 68 years old. His cause of death has not been announced at this time.
In 2020, Corky Palmer suffered a severe stroke while recovering from neck surgery. Palmer was then transferred to the Landmark nursing facility in Collins.
His beloved wife, Debbie Palmer, and his brothers, Ted and Mike Palmer, survive him. Funeral arrangements for the legendary coach are still being finalised, according to Southern Miss.
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Following the tragic news of Corky Palmer’s death, his friends and fans flooded social media with thousands of tribute messages. Many fans also paid tribute to him on Twitter.
“Rest in peace, @SouthernMissBSB legendary coach Corky Palmer, who passed away Wednesday afternoon.” Palmer was always a gentleman, and he was a dang good one.
Corky Palmer was born on March 15, 1954, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and attended Hattiesburg High School, where he earned three varsity baseball letters as a catcher.
Palmer played in college for the Golden Eagles. Palmer finished his career with a.277 batting average and graduated from Southern Miss in 1977.
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