BurneIl Palmer, Sr., was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 12, 1963. His life was devoted to the Most High, Jesus Christ.

"Boonie," affectionately called by family members and friends, was baptized at an early age after moving to Baton Rouge from New Orleans. He was a devoted follower of the Most High. He loved reading, interpreting, teaching, and spreading gospel as he perceived it.

“Cha Cha," another nickname given to him by close family, attended public school in East Baton Rouge Parish School System. He later earned his GED from Tara School. It was during these years that he played sports and gained a love for playing musical instruments.

“Burn" was a self-taught barber and loved cutting hair. He was the "Neighborhood Barber” in his living room or front porch for many years. He also taught himself how to play drums and bass guitar. Life's journey would place Boonie back in New Orleans for many years, where he played drums with his Uncle King Lloyd.

Uncle Boonie," known to the many nieces and nephews, relocated back to Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He would now be known as "MACGYVER". The man that could do anything, fix anything, or rig up anything to make it work. He was a community Uber, carpenter, painter, lawn man, and professional lottery scratch off champion. Most of all he was the family cook. He loved cooking his famous roast for Thanksgiving his famous lamb chops when requested, the biggest pot of red beans and rice, and most of all his famous chocolate cake from scratch.

"Boonie" leaves to cherish his memories three children, Burnell Palmer Jr. of New Orleans, LA, Brianna Sorden, and Taylor Foster, both of Baton Rouge, LA; one grandson, Sire L. Palmer of New Orleans, LA.; four sisters, Peggy P. Bates (Shawn), Sharon L. Williams (Corey), Clara Louding, and Delores L. Watts, all of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Phillip Louding Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; three aunts, Rosie P. Daniels of Baton Rouge, LA., Dinah Gaines and Brenda Pierre both of New Orleans, LA; four uncles, Dale Hatfield, Dennis Hatfield (Pamela), and Jerry Palmer (Odessa), all of Baton Rouge, LA. and Leroy Palmer (Joyce) of Santa Cruz, CA.; special friend, Elsia "Denice" Dolly; and special brother/friend, Jerome Kym Byrd. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

"Boonie" leaves to cherish his memories three children, Burnell Palmer, Jr. of New Orleans, LA, Brianna Sorden, and Taylor Foster, both of Baton Rouge, LA; one grandson, Sire L. Palmer of New Orleans, LA.; four sisters, Pegey P. Bates (Shawn, Sharon L. Williams (Corey), Clara Louding, and Delores L. Watts, all of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Phillip Louding Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; three aunts, Rosie P. Daniels of Baton Rouge, LA., Dinah Gaines and Brenda Pierre both of New Orleans, LA; four uncles, Dale Hatfield, Dennis Hatfield (Pamela), and Jerry Palmer Odessa, all of Baton Rouge, LA. and Leroy Palmer (Joyce) of Santa Cruz, CA.: special friend. Elsia "Denice" Dolly; and special brother/friend, Jerome Kym Byrd. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Burnell was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy L. Palmer; father, Phillip Louding Sr.; grandson, Tyler Foster; sister, Burnadette P. Bullard, maternal grandparents, Lloyd Palmer Sr. & Earline Hatfield Palmer; paternal grandparents, Willie Louding Sr. & Clara "Lady Moon" Louding; ex-wife, Michelle Joseph; brother-in-law, Robert Allen; and numerous aunts and uncles.