Big Sandy & Hawkins Journal Hawkins, TX October 12, 2011 DAVID LEE PALMERTREE David Lee Palmertree, 80, a resident of Hawkins, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Tx. He was born on March 22, 1931. He was raised in Greenwood, MS. Mr. Palmertree lived all over the United States with his wife and children working as a self-employed roofer. He made his home in Hawkins around 1976. He regularly attended First Baptist Church in Hawkins. He lived his life to take care of others. He was loved greatly for his passion for life, his generosity, and his humor. His family would like to honor his 80 years of commitment to God and his family with a simple graveside service at Hawkins Cemetery in the upcoming week. (The time and date are pending.) T he family will not be hosting a viewing prior to the service or a gathering following the service. Flowers and/or cards may be send to Beaty Funeral Home in Hawkins.