John S. Palmore | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office 1966, 1973, 1977 – 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Elgin Reed |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Stephens |
| Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office 1975–1982 | |
| Preceded by | New court |
| Succeeded by | William Gant |
| Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1959–1975 | |
| Succeeded by | Court became the Kentucky Supreme Court |
| Commonwealth's attorney for Kentucky's 5th district | |
| In office 1955–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Faust Y. Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1917 Panama Canal Zone |
| Died | July 4, 2017 (aged 99) Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carol Pate Palmore |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Stanley Palmore Jr.[1] (August 6, 1917 – July 4, 2017) was an American judge who served as Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals from 1959 until it became the Supreme Court of Kentucky in 1975, and on the latter court until his retirement, in 1982. He served as chief justice in 1966, in 1973, and from 1977 to 1982.