Pierre R. Palpant, Jr. of Ocala, Florida, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 3, 2024. He was born March 5, 1931, in Clayton, Michigan, to Pierre Sr. and Elise (Gallice) Palpant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Elaine (Draughn) in 1999. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. He leaves behind five children: Peter (Sheila), Gary (Connie), David (Cheryl), Yvonne Guynn, Robert (Karen), eleven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral Services have been scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2024 at 11:00am at Countryside Funeral Home, Anthony, Florida. Burial will follow in Florida National Cemetery with Military honors.