Wayne Palmer, Owner of DT’s Bar in St. Pete
Dallas “Wayne” Palmer passed this week. The very first day I bartended at Grand Central Station on Central Ave in St. Petersburg Wayne walked in. He ordered a beer and then told me he has a “Permanent $1.00 key on the cash register.”
OMG He really did!!! Wayne told me that he had been coming to this bar for many years. When it came up for sale he purchased the club. Wayne named the bar DT’s. This stood for Dallas (his real first name) & Turn. Thus DT’s was Dallas’s Turn to own the club. When Wayne sold the club to Grand Central Station there was a $1.00 beer clause in the contract. He left a special statement to be released after his death by his son Dave. . Here it is….
If you don’t already know, my father and friend, Dallas “Wayne” Palmer passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was 75 years old and had struggled to breathe for quite some time. He left some final words with instructions for me to send everybody. Here they are:
By the time you read this, I will be gone from this world. Please do not grieve for me – I’d much rather you celebrate my long and enjoyable life by having a good time of your own making. I just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed your company — some of you for longer than others – and wanted to thank you sincerely for your time spent with and for me.
We plan to honor his wishes on Saturday, July 27, 2013:
Hospice South County Community Service Center
3050 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
The service starts at 10:00 am and will be followed by a brunch. Dad was a long time volunteer so in lieu of flowers, please donate generously to: AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP).
Hope to see you Saturday,
Dave Palmer