Mr. Palmer, 53, of South Brunswick, formerly of Freehold, died Dec. 5, 2010, at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his mother, Helen Baker Palmer of Freehold; a brother, James Palmer of Mesa, Arizona; a niece, Dawn Palmer; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. Private services were held at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arnytown section of North Hanover. Arrangements were by the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold.