Jay Allen Palmer, age 65, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 12, 1955 in Latrobe, PA to Glenn Palmer and Rose Pallitta. Jay was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish and garden. Jay's memory will forever be cherished by his wife, Brenda Palmer of Clarksville, TN; son, Jesse Palmer of Woodlawn, TN; daughters, Jennifer Palmer of Louisville, TN, Audrey Rose Palmer of Clarksville, TN, Amanda Rytman of Spring Green, WI and Anna Rytman of Madisonville, KY; brothers, John E. Palmer of Greensburg, PA and Donald M. Pallitta Jr; step brother, Scott Palmer (Cathy); step sister, Alicia Palmer (Carlos Ortega); grandchildren, Aryana Palmer, Grace Palmer, Gunner Coleman, Kailey Hafert and Kaden Hafert. Jay is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Along with his father, Glenn Palmer, he is preceded by sister, Deborah J. Palmer. Services for Mr. Palmer will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 3:30 P.M. at Gateway Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040, Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com