Palmer McCown, 83, who had deep ties to Hardin-Simmons University and First Baptist Church, died Christmas Day in Midland. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, in Abilene. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at First Baptist Church. C.V. Blake, pastor for