David Haywood Palmer, Jr., age 52, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Port Charlotte. David was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He was an auto body repairman. He is survived by his sister, Wendy Janke and her husband Jim, nephew James, niece Lindsay and grand nephew Maxwell, sister Laura Engel and her husband Dave, nephew Kevin and niece Leanne, also his brother Douglas Palmer and mother Maureen Palmer. THey all reside in New Jersey. He is preceded in death by his father David H. Palmer David enjoyed creating artwork in many different forms and was especially talented in his profession of autobody work. A celebration of David s life will be held in New Jersey at a later date. Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL, is in charge of arrangements.