Terry Youngblood Class of '56


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Shirley M. Burgess Class of '63

Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 6:00 pm
Shirley M. Burgess, 67, passed away November 24, 2011 after a sudden illness. After graduating from Fletcher High School in 1963, Shirley went to work at the formerly known Hope Haven Hospital until 1965, then worked for Southern Bell for 32 years. After retiring from Southern Bell, she returned to the beaches. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ball and her nephew, Brian Christy. She is survived by her sisters, Millie McCormick and Diana Witherspoon (Mike); brother, Kenneth “Bubba” Ball (Susan); nieces, Dawn Braash (John) and Hila Ball; nephews, Justin and Charles Ball; and great niece, Brooke Christy.A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home of Jacksonville Beach.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32216. Please visit our online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services provided by Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.
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Darrell Brown, '46,

Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:00 pm Asa "Darrell" Brown, Jr.
Asa "Darrell" Brown, Jr., a.k.a. "Mayport Boy," 83, of Atlantic Beach was surrounded by many of his loving family when he went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 25, from theeffects of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born and raised in the Village of Mayport, Florida and was very proud of his Minorcan heritage. Darrell was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea during the Korean War. Hewas amember of Fletcher High School class of 1946,enjoyed living at the beach all of his lifeand was happiest when he was with family and friends. His favorite things were fishing, dancing, playing tennis with the Selva Marina Country Club team and playing poker with his friends. Darrell was proud to be a partner with Lake Ray, Sr., as they founded Harbor Engineering in Jacksonville. He married the love of his life, Deane DeVane and would have celebrated 60 wonderful years together on December 27th.He is survived by his wife Deane, daughterMelissa Robbins (Bruce), sons Kerry Brown, and Dana Brown (Leonarda). He was so very proud of his grandchildren, Ryan Robbins, Meredith Robbins, Kyle Brown, and Nicholas Brown. Also, survivors include sisters Una Orr and Claudia Estes (David), brother Donald (Diane), brother-in-law Richard DeVane (Ann) and sister-in-law Sally Hanson (Gabe).Darrell frequently remarked that he was so fortunate to have such a wonderful family living around him.He also enjoyed spending time with his neices, nephews, great-neices and great-nephews.A celebration of Darrell's life will be at Singleton's Seafood Shack in Mayport from 3-5 pm on Wednesday, November 30th. The family requests any donations go to the ALS Association of Florida, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619-0907. Arrangements are under the care and direction of ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, JACKSONVILLE, 4856 Oakdale Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207, 904-348-5579, www.eternityfuneralhome.com.
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Sybil Andrew Althoff Class of '53

Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 2:30 pm | Updated: 8:27 pm, Tue Oct 11, 2011.






Barbara BLINN Caswell Diehl Class of '60

Barbara BLINN Caswell Diehl lived in Canon City, Colorado until her death on October 5, 2011 in the afternoon. Barbara was a retired accountant. She has two children, Eric and Mattew Caswell) , nine grandchildren (one of whom is deceased), and a great grandchild! Her husband of 38 years, Christopher Diehl, died in January, 2005; her sister Maris died a few months later. As Barbara said on her Facebook page, " My health took a nose dive after that and I am not able to do many of the things I did in the past. I became a very patient person as I got older so I am content with my quiet fairly inactive life."
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Frances Daniel Bell Class of '63

Frances Meide Bell, age 66, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), peacefully and with her family at her side. Frances was a lifelong Beaches resident, graduating from Fletcher High School and then Florida State University. She started her career as an elementary school teacher and retired from Fletcher High School as the head media specialist. Frances was predeceased by her parents, Nell and Hewett Daniel, and by her husband Charles Meide. She is survived by her husband Dick Bell, her children Chuck Meide and Cindy Meide VonDolteren, her step-children Richie Bell (Leslie) and Patrick Bell, her grandson Charlie VonDolteren, her sister Nancy Hartney, her brother Bill Daniel (Susan) and numerous nieces and nephews.Frances was an avid FSU fan and was a competitive swimmer and tennis player. She also enjoyed travelling and scuba diving, having completed over 200 dives and trips to many countries in Europe and the Caribbean and also China, Australia, and New Zealand. She was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church. She had always been a pillar of strength for her family during hard times, and her grace and faith when faced with the devastation of ALS was, and continues to be, an inspiration for all of us.A memorial service will held at Christ United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 4, at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Bill Beebe officiating. A reception will follow in Wilson Hall.In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to any of the following charities which were important to her: Christ United Methodist Church (400 Penman Rd., Neptune Beach, FL 32266); ALS Association (3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619); Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida (1350 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 227, Winter Park, FL 32789).


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John Patterson Class of '56

John Gordon Patterson Jr. Death Notice PATTERSON, John Gordon Jr., 73, of Austin, formerly of McLean, Va., died Sunday. Survived by wife Nancy. Services pending with King-Tears. Published in Austin American-Statesman on September20,2011

John died in his sleep on September 17, 2011 while he and Nancy were attending an Air Force reunion in Austin. John will be cremated in Austin and his ashes will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery. If you wish to send a card, send it to Nancy Patterson, PO
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Marceile Dillon Griffin Class of '43

Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:07 pm Marceile Dillon Griffin (Marci) died September 12, 2011. Born in Thomasville, Georgia in 1925, she moved with her family to Neptune Beach in 1937. She entered Duncan U. Fletcher Junior-Senior High School the year it opened, was one of the first Fletcher Drum Majorettes and graduated in 1943. She attended Florida State College for Women and graduated from the Delta Airlines School, where she was employed until her marriage to Joseph B. Griffin, Jr. in 1949. Founder and proprietor of “Artist’s Cove”, a gallery and arts and crafts shop, she introduced and presented the first outdoor Arts and Crafts show in all of the beaches area, featuring artisans from many states.Marci was the author of two historical suspense novels set in the northeastern Florida area: Guana House and Curse of the Narrows.A past piano teacher, she had been socially active in the Junior Women's Club, Garden Clubs, Study Clubs and Bridge Clubs. She was a member of the Beaches Historical Society.She is survived by her son, Joseph B. Griffin III, daughter, Chandler Heaton (John), granddaughter,Anastacia Griffin and grandson Zachary Heaton.

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Mike Fogg Class of '66

Long-time Beaches resident, devoted father, and Principal of Miller Bros. Irrigation, Inc., and MBI Landscape, Inc., David Michael Fogg, 63, died in an accident on September 1, 2011. Mike, affectionately called “Foggy” by many, was a regular most mornings at Ellen’s Kitchen where he ate breakfast and shared community with other locals on their way to work in the Beaches area. He was decorated with a Purple Heart for his bravery during deployment in the Vietnam War and sustained injuries whose impact persisted throughout his life. Upon discharge from the US Army he pursued a career in irrigation and related fields. He worked on an irrigation project in Saudi Arabia in the mid-70’s, returned to Florida, joined Shannon Miller at Miller Brothers, eventually became sole owner, and successfully ran the Jacksonville Beach-based business for over 30 years. Mike procured one of the first irrigation licenses in the State of Florida. He was certified or licensed as an Underground Contractor, Waste Water Operator, State of Florida Business Professional, and belonged to the Irrigation Society of Florida.A savvy businessman, he was known as a tough negotiator and a fiercely loyal and trustworthy friend and associate. Mike loved walking the beach when able, and took great pride in the enduring beauty of the many projects he and his company installed, landscaped and irrigated in the North Florida area.Mike is survived by his children, David Michael, Jr., and Ruby; twin sisters Kathy Tubb (Floyd) of Chipley, FL and Jacqueline Moore (Hugh) of North Port, FL; maternal aunt, Jackie Pryor; uncle Clayton Doerr; first cousins David Doerr, Debbie Martin, Donna DeLoach (Lyn), Doug Doerr (Mary), Jan-Mari Stanford (Paul); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many close, longstanding friends.A memorial honoring Mike and celebrating his life will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Ribault Garden Club, 705 Second Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Immediately following the memorial, space will be available at the same location for friends and family to congregate and further reminisce and share about Mike. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Mike’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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June Oesterreicher Class of '48



June Oesterreicher Coarsey Lewis passed peacefully away while surrounded by her children and grandchildren at her home in Jacksonville Beach on August 25, 2011. She was the daughter of Huger and Oleta Oesterreicher and a graduate of Fletcher High School’s class of 1948. June attended Florida State University and had a doctorate from Shalom Bible College and Seminary of Des Moines, Iowa.

June spent the last 30 years of her life as a much sought after teacher of Biblical principles to pastors and missionaries all over the world. Her travels took her from the tip of South America to the heart of Africa, to North Africa and all of Europe, and from the Philippines to Tiananmen Square. She is the author of five books; some of which were translated into several languages.

June is survived by four children: John B. Coarsey and his wife, Jan; Stephanie Cope and her husband, Theo; Kimberly Broderick and her husband, Bob; and Niki Boyer and her husband, Dean. June has eleven grandchildren: Clay and Logan Coarsey; Adam, Nicholas, Timothy Wright, and Sarah Cope Lashbrook; Kirsten Benkert, Brittany Benkert Hansen and Lauren Broderick; Ashley Boyer Harvey and Ryan Boyer. She has seven great-grandchildren: Cayden and Kylie Coarsey, Austin Coarsey, Phoenix Wright, Natalie and Daniel Lashbrook, and Bradyn Harvey.

Her siblings are Anne McCoy Burnett, now deceased, Sylvia and Jimmy Messinese, MichelOesterreicher, Hugh and Kathi Oesterreicher, and Angela Oesterreicher.

A viewing will be at the chapel at Beaches Memorial Park in Atlantic Beach on Friday evening, August 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. at Beaches Memorial Park and a memorial service will be held at Beaches Chapel Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011 with Reverend Steve McCoy officiating.

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Gene A. Morse Class of ‘58



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Linda Q. Thompson Class of ‘61


Hazlehurst, MS

Linda Quick Thompson, 68, passed away July 10, 2011 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Graveside services will be 11am Monday at Hazlehurst Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Thompson; son, Scot Edward Long of Clinton; daughters, Anne Geddie and husband Tim of Jackson, Becky Wynne and her husband Mike of Madison and Haley Santos and her husband Fabio of Flowood; brothers, Walter Quick of DeLand, Fl and Mike O'Grady of Brevard, NC; grandchildren, Mary Parker and Lila Geddie, John Tucker and Michael Wynne and Sawyer Santos.
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Rick Shore Class of '65


By Drew Dixon
Former Jacksonville Beach City Councilman Rick Shore died Saturday while on a mountain bike excursion with friends in the wilds of North Carolina. Shore, 64, who was a councilman for most of the 1990s and into the early 2000s, was riding his mountain bike on a trail with three friends in the DuPont State Forest outside Brevard when he fell at the top of a ridge and virtually died on the spot. He was on the trail with Sam Veal, founder of the Jacksonville Beach Springing the Blues Festival, and two other men who are members of the Suwannee Bicycle Association. "We had done a ride on one of the trails," said Veal. "When Rick got up to the top of the rise where the trailhead was, he fell over. He didn't move and didn't respond immediately." Emergency medical technicians were called to the scene and Shore was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The collapse came a week after Shore was given a battery of tests, Veal said. "What was confounding about this was that about a week ago, Ricky had a complete cardiology exam and he had been cleared to keep doing what he was doing," Veal said.
Veal said he spoke to one of the officials involved in the autopsy and was given an explanation of Shore's death. "They said it was ‘sudden cardiac death.' He had some pretty heavily calcified arteries. A piece of the calcified plaque broke and lodged and obstructed and the heart seized," Veal said. Shore served two terms on the council.

"He served it with distinction, honor and integrity. He was not a politician; he was a public servant," Veal said. Veal said he knew Shore for much of his life. "I've known him for over 30 years but we got closer and became friends when he was on the council. He was the first person I approached about the Springing the Blues Festival. That was in 1991," Veal said. Shore's family will have a gathering and celebration of his life for friends and family at the Shore home on St. Augustine Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach beginning at 4

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-06-28/story/former-jacksonville-beach-councilman-shore-dies#ixzz1RScrPnTI


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Claudette MIDGETT Huntley Class of '55

Claudette Jean Huntley June 5, 1938 – June 19, 2011 Former resident of Jacksonville after a courageous battle with a long term illness, Claudette passed away peacefully at Governors Creek Health and Rehab Green Cove Springs.

Claudette was born in Manteo, N.C., to Palmer and Wilma Midgett, graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School in 1955, and received a BS from Jacksonville University in 1967. She worked as a school librarian in Callahan for ten years.

Claudette was married to George W. Huntley from November 30, 1956 until his accidental death on November 30, 2000.

She is survived by 2 sons and their spouses, George Jr. (Billy) and Carol Huntley, Alan and Patti Huntley; her brothers Claude Midgett and Palmer Midgett Jr.; 2 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Claudette’s greatest joy came from spending time with family and friends and was a wonderful loving mother.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Callahan Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Callahan Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.
Details: www.callahanfh.com

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Donald Robert Perry Class of 58


Donald Perry, (December 17, 1940 - May 29, 2011), passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife Barbara. Bush Perry, Class of '59. He was a victim of lung cancer. Visitation will be Monday June 06
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James Dekel Cobb Class of '57


Dekel Cobb (January 4, 1939 - May 24, 2011) passed away in the late morning of May 24, 2011. He is survived by his brother Michael and three children. His parents and his brother Kirk predeceased him. Dekel was a raconteur and a devoted friend to many.

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Jesse J. Johnston, Jr. Class of '44?


Jesse J. Johnston, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, April 22. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Alyce. He is survived by his daughter Marcia Johnston-Greenberg, son-in-law, Steve, and his daughter Janet Johnston Barkett, son-in-law Bruce, and his four grandchildren Alicia Greenberg and Jonathan, Kathryn and Allison Barkett. He is also survived by sisters KatherineDoulet and Mary Jo Moore and brother Bobby Johnston. JJ was born in Atlantic Beach and was a lifelong resident. He attended Fletcher High School and served in the Navy during World War II and retired from Bell South in 1983. JJ and Alyce were among the earliest members of Beach United Methodist Church. He was a great fisherman and an avid vegetable gardener. JJ will be remembered for his generosity and kindness in his service to his country, his family, his church, his neighbors and friends.
Gifts in JJ’s memory may be made to Community Hospice, Beaches United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.Services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26th in the Chapel at Beach United Methodist Church. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
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Benjamin Franklin Davis Jr. Class of '47


Benjamin Franklin Davis Jr., age 81, McMinnville, TN resident and Detroit, MI native, was born August 7, 1929, and died September 25, 2010.

He was the son of the late Gertrude Cave and Ben F. Davis Sr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Robert Wayne Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret K. Jones Davis of McMinnville, TN; one son, Benjamin Franklin "Trey" Davis III of Taylor, TX; two daughters, Marsha (Tom) Ward of McMinnville, TN, and Leslie (Victor) Babecki of Hamilton, NJ; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Stermon of Florida and Rickie (Bill) Pearce of Virginia.

Ben grew up in Florida and graduated from Fletcher High School and was in the U.S. Air Force where he served in Saudi Arabia during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, in 1955. He was an accountant and worked for several CPA firms and with Chrysler Corp., where he was audit manager for 13 years. He bought his own accounting firm in Temple, TX, in 1977. He was always active in the Baptist churches. He was ordained as Deacon at Beacon Hill Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX, and served as Deacon at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL, Ewing Baptist Church in Trenton, NJ, and Live Oak Baptist Church in Gatesville, TX. He loved the Lord and taught Sunday School since he was in his twenties.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. (CST) in High's Chapel with John May officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 28, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (CST) and Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at High's. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, McMinnville, TN, was in charge of arrangements (931) 473-2137 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting(931) 473-2137end_of_the_skype_highlighting.



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Dezmond Waters Class of '60




Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:02:56 -0400

To my family and friends,

Yesterday was a good day. There were flowers to admire and water, family ancestry to work on, a gin and tonic on the patio, and of course, chocolate treats after dinner.

And finally, around 11:OO pm, the good fight was over.

It is time to celebrate 68 years of my full and well lived life.

"veni, vidi, vici",

Dezmond


I want to let all of you know that Dezmond died last night. It was fast and painless. Once again, he is at Mayo--our second home for much of the past year. As many of you know, Dezmond was a brain donor to help further the research for MSA, a rare and little known neuro-degenerative disease.

Arrangements are still pending. I will notify everyone when we have finalized plans.

Thanks to all of you for your support and love over the years.

Love, Janice

James Dezmond Waters III |VisitGuestBook
WATERS James Dezmond Waters III, 68, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011. He died at home, peacefully, after a 5 year struggle with Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Jacksonville to Martina Bell Jones and James Dezmond Waters Jr. He was older brother to Angela Waters and they spent their childhood in Murray Hill, moving to Atlantic Beach in June 1956. He attended St. Paul's Catholic, Riverside and Fletcher High School. After graduating from Belmont Abby College in Charlotte, NC he returned home to Jacksonville and taught at Bishop Kenny High School and Fletcher High School. He received his Masters in Teaching from Jacksonville University in 1966. And after attending both the University of Florida and The University of Guadalajara, Mexico, he settled on Florida State University where he finished four years of doctoral studies in Humanities. During that time he was fortunate to study at the University's Florence, Italy campus, an adventure that he was able to share with his wife, that would influence all of his adult life. At one of the many parties he would enjoy hosting, Dezmond met his future wife Janice, the identical twin sister of one of his father's nurses. They were married on August 9, 1969. After their return from Tallahassee and Florence, they settled in Jacksonville to continue their teaching careers. Whether teaching Latin, Humanities, World History, Spanish, English or European History, Dezmond brought his love of History, Art, Culture and Travel alive for his students. One of his greatest pleasures in life was getting the occasional postcard from a former student exclaiming that they had finally seen Brunelleschi's doors in person! A dedicated teacher, Dezmond found great satisfaction in making a difference in his students' lives and exposing them all to the world beyond their neighborhood. Dezmond and Janice raised their two children, Blythe and Dez in Atlantic Beach along with their extended family and menagerie. Locals will probably remember Dezmond's 'duck yard' fondly as it was much closer than Jarboe park for an afternoon sharing of breadcrumbs with the ducks. As Atlantic Beach grew from a sleepy little seaside town with dirt roads into the beautiful community it is today, Dezmond spent much of his free time tending his gardens and serving on the Atlantic Beach City Commission. He took great pride in his service to his community and his legacy survives through his work with the the North Duval Beaches Association, Town Center and the Northeast Florida League of Cities. His family enjoys the view from Dutton Island Park and hopes that many others will enjoy the parks and wild space he worked so hard to improve and preserve. Dezmond is survived by his wife Janice to whom he was married 41 years; his daughter Blythe who he lived to see open her own Veterinary Practice in Ponte Vedra Beach this year; his son Dezmond who returned to Atlantic Beach this year to spend time with his father, work in the garden and enjoy the luxury of working from home; his sister Angela who is also a dedicated life long teacher in Duval County and a menagerie of dogs and cats, who are considered 4 legged members of the family. He was fortunate to live in the comraderie of his sister-in-law and husband, Joyce and Dick Goodman, brother-in-law, John Harris, brother-in-law and wife, Dale and Gill Bodziony, niece, Tiffany Frohwein and a host of nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. A viewing and memorial will be held at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, on Wednesday, April 20. 2011. Visitation will begin at 3PM and Memorial Service will begin at 4PM. There will be a celebration of Dezmond's life to follow at the Waters' home. Donations may be made in Dezmond's name to the City of Atlantic Beach Parks and Recreation for a memorial park in his name. Tributes and messages may be left for the family at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com

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GARY E. BOURDON, Class of "58"

GARY E. BOURDON passed on March 25, 2011 after a long illness and complications from a liver transplant in January 2006.

He has left a loving family of wife Sandra Bourdon. Ex wife Rose Mary Chepon Class of "58" and Gary had three children four grandchildren and one great grandson. Janna Leah Hebner and her two daughters Katelyn Hebner and Erika Carney her son Wyatt Biloxi,MS.

Russell Lynn Bourdon and his son Jared, Brooksville, FL. Daniel Gary Bourdon (Carol Bourdon) and son Joey.

Two brothers Kevin Bourdon (Kim) and Robert Bourdon (Carol)

Gary spent his life in law enforcement. He retired from Orlando Police Dept. and from Orange County Sheriff Dept.

He had a loving personality and will be missed by all.
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Herbert Moller Class of 1948



Herbert Brooks Moller, Jr., longtime resident of Atlantic Beach and a Fletcher High School graduate passed away February 26, 2011. He was born to Herbert Brooks Moller, Sr., and Mary Moller. “Herb”, as he was known to his many friends, is remembered for being a fierce and stalwart tackle of the Senator’s 1947 - 1948 football teams. After graduating from Stetson University, Herb’s application to the United States Foreign Services was approved and he enjoyed a long and successful career; first, as Vice Council and later as Council in various corners of the globe, including Africa, Europe and South America. Upon retirement, he returned to his hometown of Atlantic Beach, joined the Rotary Club and enjoyed a happy and fulfilling retirement.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Pauls by the Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach on Tuesday, April 12 at 11:00 A.M. His many friends and Fletcher High School classmates are invited to attend.Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com.


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Ron Dunbar Class of 1969

DUNBAR Robert Joseph Dunbar (Rob), 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Rob was born on October 3, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL to Lawrence and Betty Dunbar. He grew up in Jacksonville Beach and was a graduate of Fletcher High School in 1969. At the time of his death, Rob was a resident of Black Hammock Island in Jacksonville. Rob is survived by his loving wife of 27 years; D'Ann and his beloved children Joseph, 26 and Tracy, 25. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Lawrence, John, Paul, Donna, and Margaret in addition to several nieces and nephews. Well known and respected in the building community; Rob was considered a true craftsman, with a commitment to excellence in any undertaking. He was not only respected for his great artistic abilities in the construction industry, but also for the respect he had for his family and friends. Rob was a man of nature. He was an avid fisherman and was known to cast a line at any opportunity. He liked doing some things the old fashioned way. When he hunted, he eschewed the shotgun and went with a bow and arrow. A memorial service to celebrate the wonderful but far too short life of Rob will be held at the place he loved most; his home at 15693 Waterville Road, Jacksonville. Friends are welcome to join us on Saturday, February 12th at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity in Rob's name.

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Jerry Bowers Class of '55


Jerry Donald Bowers
Published: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 2:10 AM EST. Washington Daily News
Jerry D. Bowers, 74, a resident of Harbour Way, Washington, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at his residence. A private service will be held at a later date, officiated by Rev. Joseph “Sonny” Browne.

Mr. Bowers was born on July 14, 1936, in Empire, Ga., son of the late Joseph Bowers and Iris Weida Bowers. He attended school in Jacksonville, Fla. On May 10, 1985, he married the former Sandra Mae Griner, who survives. They relocated to Washington in 1993. He was a retired salesman with Nashua Corporation after 20 years of service and was also a past member of Sports Officiator.

Along with his wife, he is survived by one son, Patrick Bowers and one daughter, Dianna Muise, both of Gloucester, Mass.; one stepdaughter, Suzanne Ball of Laurel, Md.; one stepson, Timothy Harper of Dunfries, Va.; seven grandchildren; and three brothers. He was preceded in death by one son, Blandford Joseph Bowers, in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 332, Chocowinity, NC 27817.
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Sandra Summey Smith Class of '59



Sandra Summey Smith, 69, of Neptune Beach, Florida passed on Friday, January 21, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee following a brief illness. She was born on November 11, 1941 in High Point, North Carolina to Thurman Grady Summey and Margie Hicks Robertson (C. Ben Robertson). She came to reside at The Beaches in 1955 and graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School (1959)and Jacksonville University (1963, 1978).Sandra is predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Margie and C. Ben Robertson, both late of Neptune Beach; and her father, Thurman Grady Summey, late of High Point, North Carolina. She is survived by a husband, Warren Austin Smith II, of Neptune Beach; a daughter, Shaleen Teresa McCormick (Alexander Lowry Rogers), of Nashville, Tennessee; a sister, Marty Summey Lambeth, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Mr. Kitty of Neptune Beach; and many, manyloving friends and family members.

Sandra was adevoted educator earning a M.A. in Early Childhood Education (JU 1978) andholding positions at Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and the Museum of Science & History. Sandra enjoyed reading, beachcombing, yoga, and spending time with family and friends. She loved all children and nature. She wore purple on Fridays. Sandra along with her parents, Margie and C. Ben Robertson,was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church, Neptune Beach and remained active in the church all her life.

A celebration will be conducted Saturday, February 19, 2011 (tba) at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 Penman Road, Neptune Beach officiated by Reverend Nancy Stiles with reception immediately following services. Gifts can be made to the Margie H. Robertson and Sandra S. Smith Children’s Education Fund administered by CUMC. We are most grateful for the care provided by Woodcrest at Blakeford, Nashville. Devoted friends and family have greatly honored and blessed us with generous prayers and offerings.


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Ronnie S. Morse Class of 1956


Ronald Stephen Morse was born January 17th, 1939 in Newark, NJ and for the past 60 years was a native to the Beaches. Ronald went to sleep with the Lord on January 9th at Avante Villa in Jacksonville Beach, FLand woke upin Heaven onJanuary 10th, 2011.
Ron was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a graduate of the University of Floridaand was a member of the dive and track teams. Ron worked in the construction business for forty years. Ron was an active and loved member ofKernan Boulevard Baptist Church in the Adult 4 Department.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane and children - Tina, Danette and Rob. He will alsobe dearly missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Services will be held at Beaches Memorial Park in the Chapel of Peace on January 15, 2011 at 2:00pm and visitation will begin one hour prior.Arrangements entrusted to First Coast Funeral Home and Beaches Memorial Park 1500 Main Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904)249-1166.

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W. George McFall Class of 1958


Willie McFall


McFALL W. George McFall, 70, died suddenly Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 in Gainesville, FL. George was a native of Birmingham AL and had lived in Jacksonville most of his life. He lived his early years at the beaches and graduated from Fletcher High School in 1958. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Merleen McFall; son, Chris McFall and his wife, Lara; a grandson Aidan; a sister, Kay McFall; brother, Walter McFall. Mr. McFall was sales representative for Church & Chapel Metal Arts for 28 years, was a member of the Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Florida Funeral Directors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, I.F.D.G. & the Past Presidents Club. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, being with friends and family. He embraced life with such enthusiasm and humor and will be missed by all. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday Jan. 10 at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 pm Saturday, Jan 15 in the Chapel of Corey-Kerlin with Rev. F. Ray Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lamar Danielson Scholarship Fund @ IFDF, P.O. Box 10969, Tallahassee, FL 32302




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Bryon Hodges Class of 1951



Byron Hodges Mr. Byron Hodges of Wicksburg passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 77. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2010 in Pilgrim Home Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Hood officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim Home Baptist Church Youth Group, 13534 W. U.S. Highway 84, Newton, AL 36352 or to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, AL 36301. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice for their care and support during this very difficult time. Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb, (334) 886-7777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting(334) 886-7777end_of_the_skype_highlighting, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest register at www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Janice MINTON Elkins Class of 1956


Janice Minton Elkins 70, passed away in Ocala, Florida on March 11, 2009 and was from Crescent City, FL. She was born in Dublin, Georgia on July 25, 1938. She was a homemaker. She graduated from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL in 1956. She moved to the area in 1969 from Brandon, FL. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: Butch Elkins and Nina of Ocala, FL, Dale Elkins and Jenny of Windermere, FL, Andy Elkins and DeeDee of Bay St. Louis, MS and Roger Roland. Two brothers: James Minton and wife Kathy, and Billy Minton. Two sisters: Lisa Fraser and Theresa Kellum and husband Byron. Her mother Lorene Minton. Grandchildren: Brett, Kaley, Leanna, Casey, AJ, Andrew, Brandon, Joshua, Elizabeth, Aly and Lauren. A memorial service will be at the Roberts Downtown Chapel 606 SW 2nd Ave. in Ocala, FL (352) 622-4141 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting(352) 622-4141end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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Jan SWANSON McCracken Class of '49


Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:09 pm Jan Swanson McCracken passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at her home in Palm Valley, Florida. She was 78 years old. Born on January 1, 1932, Jan was a lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area. Jan graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School, Florida State University and received her Master’s degree from the University of Florida. She worked for the Duval County school system for more than 40 years, beginning her career as a history teacher at Fletcher Junior High and ending it as a vice principal at Mayport Middle School. Jan was preceded in death by her mother and father, Clare and Hughes Swanson, her brother and sister-in-law, Hughes L. and Betty Swanson, and her son and daughter, Hugh and Lee Willa McCracken. She is survived by her two daughters, Kelly McCracken Bauer and Clare Raulerson, both of Jacksonville; her grandsons, Ronnie Keoni Powell and Brandon Alexander Bauer, of Jacksonville; her granddaughters, Johanna Lee and Jacquelyn Nicole McCracken, of St. Augustine; her great-grandson, Troy Powell of Jacksonville; her niece and nephew, Debra Swanson Smith of Colorado and Kurt Swanson of Texas; and several cousins in Germany.

Beloved by her many friends and family members, Jan was unfailingly considerate and kind. Her joyful nature was infectious and she will be sorely missed.A private family memorial will be held at a later date.Her family also requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.
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Sue Ann Harrison Mustard


Sue Ann Harrison Mustard, 57, ended her year-long battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, December 13, 2010. To everyone who knew her, family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, she was exceptionally kind, gracious, strong, and fearless. She was born in Waycross, Georgia but lived most of her life at the Beaches where she graduated from Fletcher Junior and Senior High Schools and received her Bachelor’s in English Education from Jacksonville University. After a brief time as a flight attendant for Delta, traveling the world, she began her 20 year career at PGA Tour Travel. During her tenure, she moved from agent to director. All her life, Sue was considered to be a woman with an open heart, firm mind, protecting power, and delicate touch. She will be missed by everyone she ever met and in whose memory she will always remain. She is predeceased by her parents, Kane Fukuda and James Harrison and her brother Jim. She is survived by her daughters, Erin Jessica and Alden Ann; sister-in-law, Vi Chaires Harrison; and niece Kirby Harrison. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 17th at Beaches Chapel. All are welcome. Please dress in casual attire.In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to Beaches Chapel, 610 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach, FL 32266 or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to fund research and awareness of this disease, at www.pancan.org.Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.

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Ruthye Dickinson Fishburne Class of '62


Ruthye Dickinson Fishburne, 66, died Dec. 12 after a short battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Jax Beach, a ‘62 Fletcher grad. She was the second child of five by Eugene and Anna Dickinson, She, daughter Tamra and husband SMSGT Edward Fishburne, USAF traveled the world. They returned to Jax where they resided until their deaths. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband Eddie, and daughter Tamra. She is survived by her grandchildren Austin and Dalton Cyr and Kendall Kelly, Siblings Carla Leach, Eugene Dickinson (Marinette), Robert Dickinson (Shirley) and Janet Dickinson as well as many loving nieces and nephews.Celebration of life will be held Dec. 16, 3pm at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, Jax Beach.Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.


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Juliet Morgan Riley Goldthwaite Class of 1964


Juliet Morgan Riley Goldthwaite, 63, of Brielle, NJ died Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Private graveside services were held October 19 at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, GA. The Rev. Harriette J. Simmons of Christ Episcopal Church officiated. Mrs. Goldthwaite was the daughter of George Pierpont Riley and Mary Jordan Riley. She graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL and held degrees in English and Interior Design from the University of Florida.
She is survived by her husband du Val R. Goldthwaite of Brielle; three stepsons, Scott, Steven and Carlton Goldthwaite and their families; two sisters, Mary Pierpont Hall of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Boardman Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; two nieces, Anne Hall Maschok of Naples, FL, and Caroline Elizabeth Johnson of Arlington, VA.



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Royce Wilbur Foiles, Jr. (“Will”) Class of 1966
Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:11 pm Royce Wilbur Foiles, Jr. (“Will”) went with God on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 after succumbing to complications arising from Multiple Myeloma. He passed peacefully at the Acosta-Rua Community Hospice center. Will was 62 years old. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 7th, 1948 to Royce Wilbur Foiles, Sr. and Carmen Alayon Foiles. Will graduated in 1966 from Duncan U. Fletcher High School. He was the co-owner of Doktors Orders Catering, no surprise as he was known for his excellent cooking. An avid fisherman, Will was the captain of the "Wet Willy". He loved music and was a passionate guitar player, and he enjoyed nothing more than a good jam. Will was a huge fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Florida Gators, he was the rallying point for friends and family during football season. He is survived by Lisa Rush Morgan, his partner in love of 11 years, loving sons Bryan (Nikki) and Jason Foiles, step-daughter Kendall Morgan, and grandsons Henry and Landon.A memorial service will be held at his home, 1170 19th Street North, Jacksonville Beach, followed by a block party celebration of his life on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 2:00pm. Please direct questions to Shelley at (904) 613-4284.The family would like to thank the staff at Shands and Community Hospice for their loving care of Will and for the respect and dignity they provided in his final days.


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Carter Goodling Tanaka Class of 1977



Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 3:59 pm | Updated: 8:21 am, Fri Nov 26, 2010. Carter Goodling Tanaka of Osaka, Japan passed away on November 22, 2010 in Japan after a brief illness. Carter was a native of Atlantic Beach, graduated from Fletcher High School in 1977, followed by graduation from Brevard College, and receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Texas Tech University. She moved to Japan soon after, and completed a twenty year career teaching English as a Second Language in public middle schools and private language institutes. Additionally, Carter illustrated many children’s text books. Carter was baptized and confirmed as a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Atlantic Beach. She was pre-deceased by her father, Donald Goodling of Atlantic Beach, her grandparents Donald and Peggy Goodling of Atlantic Beach and Jacob and Harriett Ostner of Jacksonville.Carter is survived by her husband Keisuke Tanaka and her daughters Shell and Wren Tanaka of Osaka, Japan, her mother, Neese Goodling and her brothers Sandy, William, Don and Eric and their wives Heather and Anna and nephews Daniel and Jacob, all of the beaches. A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Community Presbyterian Church, 150 Sherry Drive, Atlantic Beach at 11 AM with the Reverend Peyton Hopkins and the Reverend David Ball officiating. Private interment will take place later at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Boy Scouts of America Troop 37 or the Building Fund at Community Presbyterian Church.




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Bobby Bibby Class of '55

Robert A. Bibby Sr.
BIBBY- Robert A. Bibby, Sr., 74, passed away October 3, 2010. Arlington Park Funeral Home 904-724-6384.


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CROW Mr. Dan F. Crow, age 66, of Yulee, FL, passed away Sunday evening, September 26, 2010 at his residence. Affectionately known as "Big Bird", Mr. Crow was born in Knoxville, TN on August 17, 1944, the son of the late Mary and William Crow. He was a graduate of Fletcher High School in Jacksonville and afterward received his Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee in Psychology. Mr. Crow has been a resident of Yulee since 1985 and was employed by Beaver Street Fisheries for the past 25 years. He was of Baptist faith. He leaves behind his wife of over 25 years Yvonne Crow of Yulee, FL, a daughter Chenerra Ford and her companion Tarek Shuman of Jacksonville, One granddaughter, Dajah Ford and two grandsons Trae'vone and Tae'vione Shuman all of Jacksonville. Four step-daughters, Deborah Stuble and her husband Ronald of Yulee, Angela Haas and her husband Chuck of Jacksonville, Kaye Normandin and her husband Mark of Fernandina Beach, and Faye Lucas and her husband Richard of Yulee. Eight step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am at Blackrock Baptist Church with Richard Lucas officiating. Please share his life story atwww.oxleyheard.comOXLEY-HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS Please Sign the Guestbook @Jacksonville.com ___________________________________________Sue DERISO Stillwagon Class of '48

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Died of cancer in 2008..____________________________Gardner "Tom" Humphrey Green, Jr. Class of '58

Gardner H. “Tom” Green, Jr., age 67, longtime resident of the Jacksonville Beaches passed away on Dec 16th, 2007. Born in New York City, NY and living in Philadelphia, PA during his early teens, he moved to the Jacksonville Beaches in the mid-50’s serving in the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps and graduating from Duncan U. Fletcher High School in 1958. After Tom’s graduation from Davidson College in 1962 where he lettered in soccer and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, he served a two year active duty tour in the U.S. Army Signal Corps stationed in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge as a First Lieutenant, he began a 15+ year career in sales for clothing manufacturers and then moved on to the U.S. Postal Service where he retired in 2002.A long time devout Christian, Tom was a former member of Christ the Redeemer Church in Palm Valley and its mission church at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. He recently joined the Anglican Beaches Church in Neptune Beach. His passion in his retirement years, was serving as a volunteer with various healing ministries which took him to San Antonio, TX., Brooklyn, NY., Franklin, TN., Thomaston, GA., and then back to his hometown at the beaches. He was an avid sports fan and loved music. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Christine Thompson Green and Gardner H. Green, Sr. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Green “Betsy” McElaney, Tampa, FL; brother, John T. Green, (Emily) Atlantic Beach, FL., nephews: T. J. McElaney, Jr., Land O’ Lakes, FL; J. Thompson Green, Jr., Houston, TX; Marshall M. Green, Columbia, SC; nieces: Christine Green Harris, Atlanta, GA; and Kendall E. Green, Tallahassee, FL.Funeral Services and Internment will begin at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 20th at the Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4750 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anglican Beaches Church, c/o Neptune Baptist Church, 407 N.3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 or Christian Healing Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 9520, Jacksonville, FL 32208.Date and cause of death unknown___________________________Thomas Frederick Shattuck Class of '62
SHATTUCK Thomas Frederick Shattuck, 67, died on August 21, 2010 following a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born July 17, 1943 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, he graduated from Fletcher High School and went to Central Florida Junior College on a tennis scholarship. In 1963 he won the National Junior College tennis championship in singles and doubles. After graduating from Central Florida, he received a scholarship to Western Kentucky University where he played varsity basketball and tennis. Tommy proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1967-69 as a Sergeant in Korea. Upon his return home he became the head tennis professional at Jacksonville's Boone Park Tennis Complex, where he worked for 40 years until his retirement in 2008. He was an active member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association for 25 years. He was very involved in junior tennis and was a founding board member of the Northeast Florida Tennis Foundation. He was the lead organizer of several tennis tournaments that encouraged children to lead healthy, active lives, such as the Lef Carrol Memorial Annual Junior Tennis Championship. Tommy was also an exceptional golfer and traded his tennis racquets for golf clubs whenever possible. Tommy is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Shattuck, and his father, Charles Shattuck, as well as his brother Charles. He is survived by his sister, Mary, his nephew, Chris and by the Jones sisters - Jennifer Jones, Courtney Jones and Kendall Brees - whom he loved like his own children. He is also survived by many close friends who were at his bedside during his final days. A special thanks to St. Vincent's Medical Center for the excellent care given over the past five years. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24th, at Fraser Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on August 25th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd. Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Tommy's favorite local charity, City Rescue Mission of Jacksonville.

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Mary Vona Gonzales GONZALES Mary Vona Gonzales, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and Grandmother to Everyone, died August 15, 2010. You couldn't blame them for thinking the song from the 1940's 'I Found My Million Dollar Baby At The Five and Ten Cent Store' was written just for them - after all, Mary Vona was working at Floyd's Five & Dime in Jacksonville Beach, Florida when she met the young soldier from Texas. Walter Gonzales would have to go fight the good fight and come back a multi-decorated war hero. It would take something as big as World War II or as intrusive as death to keep them apart for long. She would continue working and taking care of people until he returned. Because that was Mary's life - working and taking care of people. To work was to live and to live was to work. Whether it was helping her parents or working at Floyd's, you kept going. While you owned and ran the Beaches' seafood market or managed the S&H Green Stamp Store you also had to raise four kids, you had to keep going. As the children left the nest, you continued your businesses at Mrs. G's Laundry and Mrs. G's Nursery because there was always more work to be done and people who needed you, so you just kept going. That's how most people knew them - they were 'Mary & Wally' to their large extended families, 'Grannie & Pop' to their more immediate brood, and 'Mr. & Mrs. G' to the wide world that came to know them. For they never met a stranger and were generous to a fault. If you were having trouble making ends meet, they would extend you credit for your seafood or laundry or mending because they knew you'd be good for it. And, everyone knew Mrs. G was an exceptional seamstress. She sewed all her life and could create outfits from scratch as well as mend anything you brought her. If you had to work and needed to pick up your kids late from the nursery, Mrs. G would wait for you. And, if you were having a tough time you could pay her later - weeks later, months later, even years later, or, unbelievably, maybe not at all - because you have to take care of the children. When other nurseries turned away infants because they were harder and less profitable to handle, Mrs. G would take them in, care for them and feed them as if they were all her own. It was magical how she could produce huge meals from seemingly nothing. Where other day-care might provide crackers, at Mrs. G's kids got roast beef and potatoes and greens and salad - no one left Mrs. G's table hungry. That was a big part of Mary's nature - she had to take care of others. She took care of everyone - husband, kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family. Taking care of others was keeping her young. Even in her 80's it didn't faze her to drive across the state alone, if necessary, to visit or console an ailing sister-in-law. She commented occasionally on the aches and pains, but that was just part of living a long life, just something you dealt with. That is, until the pain finally knocked her down and she couldn't get up. The doctors ascribed it to old age as well until they found the cancer that had completely replaced three of her vertebrae. It was a miracle she was able to function as long as she did, but those Vona's are a tough breed. Despite her excruciating suffering she stayed off the pain medications for a day so she would be clear headed when her eldest son came to see her. True to form, her first words to him were 'Wow! You've really gotten gray'. And, as her four children stood weeping around her bed she told them '87-years - that's a good long time'. Eight-seven years is a good long time, but still too short for those of us left behind. And, now, though they were never really apart, Mr. and Mrs. G are truly together again. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2010 in St. Paul's Catholic Church, 224 N. 5th St., Jacksonville Beach, with Reverend Jose Kallukalam as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Grannie's name to your favorite charity. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com . Published in the Florida Times-Union on August19,2010 _______________________________________ Carol Dowd “Petra” Dickinson Head Class of ‘59

Petra Head, born November 13, 1941, died August 10, 2010 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida . A graveside service was held Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at H.Warren Smith Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach, at 3:00 P.M. Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel, Jacksonville Beach, FL. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Carol-Head&lc=2312&mid=4343253She is survived by her two children, David and Ainsley, four grandchildren, and three brothers._________________________________________________________Alice DAVIS Herren Class of '59


HERREN, Alice Alice Davis Herren, 68, passed away on July 9, 2010. Alice was born in Englewood, New Jersey on September 25, 1941. She attended Florida State University where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She loved to travel and worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines for many years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Galligos; her son and daughter-in-law, James and Michelle Herren; her beloved grandchildren Matthew, Meghan, Jake and Maisie; her twin sister Susan Davis Fisher; brother and sister-in-law Pete and Pat Davis. She also leaves her darling cats whom she treasured; Cougar, Gus, Abby and Piper. Services will be held on Sunday, July 11 at 3pm, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at HM Patterson and Sons Canton Hill Chapel, Marietta, GA and a reception will follow at the home of Susan and David Galligos. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July11,2010 ________________ George O. Hedge, Jr. Class of '63

HEDGE George Oliver Hedge, Jr. passed peacefully from this life on August 9, 2010 in the company of his family. A two time cancer survivor, George taught all he encountered about the positive side of life. He earned his B.S. degree in Marketing and Management from Florida State University and shortly after graduation from FSU entered the Transportation Industry with the original Ryder Truck Lines and was promptly sent to Chicago. From Chicago, he was moved to N.W. Ohio for a time, then left RTL to return to the Jacksonville area where he was to work with several truck lines over nearly 30 years in Operations and Sales. The last several years of his working career were at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, retiring in May of 2009. Living in Macclenny since the mid 70's, he was fully involved in the community with volunteer work in the American Cancer Society, the Baker County School System Literacy and G.E.D. program, as President of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce 98-99, and served on the Baker County Medical Services Board of Directors from 93-10. George is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kay, and daughter Jennifer (Larry) Payne of Glen St. Mary, Brian (Nicole) Hedge of Jacksonville, and Oliver Hedge of Orlando, FL, also, grandchildren Karlie and Camryn Payne, and Dominick, Logan, Gabriel and Marcus Hedge. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Macclenny Ward, George has served many callings and was presently serving as the First Counselor in the Bishopric. In addition to his immediate and extended family, George enjoyed his relationships with many of his fellow Fletcher High School graduates. The family will greet friends on Friday, August 13, 2010 at Ferreira Funeral Home from 6 to 9 pm. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, South S.R. 228, Macclenny FL, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:30 am with Bishop Scott Hinson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. George Hedge died August 9, 2010 of complications from the cancer he had been fighting. He lived in Macclenny, Florida. _______________________________Beverly Probst Gainey, Class of '79
Beverly Gainey passed on March 3, 2010. She was a graduate of Fletcher High class of 1979. She was employed as Senior Administrator, The Pantry, Sanford, NC for 18 years. She died at University of North Carolina with lung cancer.__________________________________Robert Blankenship Class of '61Robert A. Blankenship, died of cancer on September 28th, 2006 at Duke Medical Hospital in Durham, NC. We were married 40 years and have 2married children, (Christopher A. Blankenship and Janie M. Ruble)and 4 grandchildren (Natasha - 15, Nicholas - 13, T. K.- 12, and Jewel Lee 10). He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Alan worked 26 years in the Civil Engineering Dept. for the Norfolk and Southern Railway and owned and operated A & D Welding in Tazewell, VA for 10 years before retiring.Mary J. Blankenship_____________________________________ Martin G. Williams Jr.


WILLIAMS Mr. Martin G. Williams, Jr., of Jacksonville Beach, FL and Ashe County, NC, passed away June 30th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 11, 1929. Mr. Williams was the son of Martin G. Williams, Sr. and Marguerite Haile Williams. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Carol Miller Williams. Survivors left to cherish Martin's memory include: son, Stephen Bailey Williams of Jacksonville Beach, FL and his wife, Rosalind, their son David Williams; daughter Diana Williams Faison of Charlotte, NC and her husband, Cameron and their children Catie and Mary Cameron; and son, Kenneth Andrew Williams and his wife, Candace of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and stepchildren, Louie and Leeann Stout. Mr. Williams graduated from the Bolles School and Duke University and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. Mr. Williams was a long time resident of Jacksonville Beach, FL, serving two terms on the City Council and involved in numerous civic organizations. He was also the Senior Warden of St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church. Mr. Williams followed in his parent's footsteps in the development of Jacksonville Beach as a travel destination and business/residential community. He and his wife, Carol enjoyed their retirement years in the mountains of Ashe County, NC where Martin was actively involved in the Ashe County Historical Society, the Museum of Ashe County History, and the Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion. Mr. Williams had a lifelong passion for Duke basketball and Florida Gator football. A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs, NC on Saturday, July 3rd. A local memorial service will be held at St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Thursday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family would like to thank the entire 2nd floor staff at Ashe Memorial Hospital for the kind and loving care given to Mr. Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beaches Area Historical Society, 380 Pablo Ave., Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a "daddy." OAKLAWN CEMETERY & FUNERAL HOME, 4801 San Jose Blvd., is serving the family. Published in the Florida Times-Union on July 4, 2010 _________________________________________Robert Charles Selph Class of '62

Robert Charles Selph, age 66, died at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Tuesday, June 29, 2010 after a lifelong battle with diabetes. In 1999, he was under the care of the University of Maryland-Baltimore where he was the recipient of a kidney donated by his daughter, Kellie and a pancreas. Born April 13, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL, he lived in Jacksonville Beach and graduated from Fletcher High School. He worked as a Meter Service Supervisor for the City of Jacksonville Beach, Dept. of Electric Utilities before retiring after 34 years of service. Robert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police with the City of Atlantic and Neptune Beach, Lodge #107 where he worked as an auxiliary Police Officer. He was a volunteer fireman with Atlantic and Neptune Beach. Robert was Emergency Coordinator, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) Beaches area. He was a Northeast Florida American Red Cross volunteer for Amateur Radio Emergency Service, past President and longstanding member of Beaches Amateur Radio Service (BARS), FCC licensed Amateur Radio Technician, and a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Sea Cadets Division. Preceded in death by his parents, James Milton and Robbie Jane Selph, he is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Cynthia Jan Selph of Jacksonville Beach; daughter Kellie (David) Leggat of Acworth, Georgia; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Hannah, and Jacob Robert Leggat; brother, William Selph; nephews, James Selph, Sean Selph, and Greg Hood; nieces, Trisha McLaughlin and Jamee Weir; and beloved uncle and aunt Jesse and Charlotte Selph of Vero Beach, Florida. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 2nd in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., with interment to follow in Mayport Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com _____________________________________Tim Ann Hancock Parker, Class of '49

February 23,1931 – June 16, 2010Godspeed to Tim Ann Hancock Parker, one of the most charming, gracious people her family and friends have known. Tim died suddenly Wednesday, June 16th, while arranging favorite pictures of her husband, Billy, around a vase of flowers she kept fresh on his bedside table. Though her husband died August 6, 2009, one day shy of their 55th wedding anniversary, Tim continued to live fully—taking courses, making trips with friends, writing and discussing poetry, contributing to human rights and environmental causes, and spending time with family. Tim Ann was born February 23, 1931, in Jacksonville, Florida, the much-adored only child of Clara Ilona Kendrick of Montgomery, Alabama, and Colonel Thurman Arthur Hancock, of Springfield, Tennessee. In a Florida that was, as she said, “still paradise,” she grew up mainly in Neptune Beach, a few blocks from the boy who would be her future husband. Family lore has it that, even as children, they were destined for each other, because he found an albino horned toad on the beach not long after the one her parents had given her for Christmas escaped its enclosure. Tim attended the University of Florida, earning degrees in English and education. She married William Parker in Jacksonville in 1954 and three years later had their only child, Catherine Nevil, in DeRidder, Louisiana. Her first teaching job was at Melrose School across from Chiappini’s, and in the early 60s, she taught English at Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach. She is remembered affectionately by students across her years of teaching. Her married life was intense and exciting: Tim and Bill moved to Manhattan around 1965, where they expanded their professional, intellectual, and cultural horizons and made many friends in the arts and humanities. Tim worked as a copyeditor in the children’s book division of Harper & Row—a job she loved. In the early 70s, she and Bill moved to Connecticut, settling near the University of Connecticut, Storrs, where Tim worked at the Homer Babbidge Library as an art and design librarian—another favorite job—until her retirement in 1995. Tim and Bill returned to Florida in 2002 to be close to family, settling in Gainesville, where Tim helped her husband through a hard illness. Tim Ann is survived by her daughter, Nevil, her son-in-law, Douglas Theriaque, by cousin Pete Hancock, and by many Hancocks, who gather biennially in Tennessee for a big family reunion. A memorial service for Tim Ann will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to honor her might plant a tree or make a donation in her name to Heifer International, Putnam Land Conservancy, Alachua Conservation Trust, the Environmental Defense Fund, or Audubon of Florida. A wonderful storyteller and a seeking, laughing person like her husband, Tim was a devoted wife and mother, a person of great strength and joyous heart, receptive to people and natural beauty, who felt genuinely happy each day to live, to strive and learn, to watch the seasons in and out, and at whose birth, I think, “There was a star danced.” We grieve her loss. http://nevilparker.net/________________________________Alan G. Pankratz, Class of '48
Alan Gowing Pankratz, 79, Melrose, FL passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010. He was a lover-of-life, cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor and fervent Gator fan. Alan moved to Florida in the 40s, graduated from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL. and then served in the U.S. Navy for several years. He received a BS/BA degree in Industrial Relations and Management from the University of Florida in 1956. Alan later relocated to Louisiana where he started a family and was a pioneer in the Kentucky Fried Chicken business, owning and operating several successful restaurants in the New Orleans area. In the 90s, Alan settled in North Florida and enjoyed an active life. He taught classes at Santa Fe Community College and also worked in the bookstore there. He was active in the community where he participated and served as President of the Fightin' Gator Touchdown Club; President of the Kiwanis Club, Mentor for the Take Stock in Children program and Senior Warden of Trinity Episcopal Church of Melrose.He is survived by his wife: Margaret (Penny) C. Davis, Melrose, FL; children: Gail Pankratz Lindsey of Ruston, LA, John Alan Pankratz of Destin, FL, Jane Pankratz Allen of Thomasville, GA, Ann Pankratz Crochet of New Orleans, LA, Carol Pankratz Butler of Covington, LA, Gordon (Skip) Davis of Vicenza, Italy, Dixie Margaret Davis of Tallahassee, FL and Susie Cornell Davis of Atlanta, GA; fifteen loving grandchildren; and a number of other loving relatives and friends._____________________________________Fred L. Ahern, Class of '44

Fred L. Ahern Sr., a long time resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on June 11, 2010, at the age of 83. Mr. Ahern was born to the late John Joseph (JJ) Ahern and May Gertrude Ahern (Sullivan), February 4, 1927, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was married to his loving wife of 57 years, the late Lacey N. Ahern who predeceased him on January 1, 2009. His brother, Lt. John Joseph (Jack) Ahern, Jr. died serving his country as a U. S. Army Air Corps pilot in World War II. He is survived by his son Fred L. Ahern, Jr., grandsons Brent Riley Ahern and Mason Douglas Ahern. He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Helen Louise Braren and Paula Elizabeth Pendergast and many devoted nieces and nephews. His father moved to Jacksonville from Connecticut in 1896. His family relocated from San Jose in Jacksonville to the Beaches in 1936. Mr. Ahern attended Fletcher High School and graduated with the Class of 1944. After high school graduation, he attended the University of Georgia before joining the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1945 attaining the rank of sergeant and serving as a physical training instructor. He was honorably discharged in 1947. After the military, he attended the University of Florida on the GI Bill and graduated with a major in forestry and a minor in botany. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and his wife Lacey spent many wonderful years vacationing in Bar Harbor, Maine and Vail, Colorado. They enjoyed many happy times with their friends bowling at Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach. Following in the footsteps of his father who started in the real estate business in Jacksonville in 1906, Mr. Ahern returned home from college and began his real estate career in 1949 as a salesman in Jacksonville Beach with Townsend Hawkes. He went on to become a State Farm Insurance agent, real estate broker, builder, developer, and mortgage broker. During his career, he built over 1,500 homes and developed over 2,000 lots. He developed many areas of the Beaches and the surrounding Jacksonville area including the waterfront communities of Isle of Palms, Holiday Harbor, Ketch Cove, Seven Pine Island, White Shell Bay, and Tarpon Cove. Other residential areas he developed included Miramar by The Sea, Neptune Park, Pablo Woods, Atlantic Beach Villa, Oak Hill Manor, Courtney Woods, Courtney South Beach, Secluded Woods, Rip Tide, Ponte Vedra Landing, Westwind Condominiums, Lighthouse Point Condominiums, Las Brisas Condominiums and Sunni Pines Mobile Home Community. Commercial developments include the Sand and Sea Motel, Professional Center Office Park, Canal Utilities (utility company), Memorial Gardens (cemetery in Atlantic Beach) and Deer Park Industrial Park, St. Augustine, FL. Mr. Ahern assembled the land for the Pablo Plaza Shopping Center (the first Publix in the Beaches area), Seascape Condominiums, Moorings Condominiums, Pelican Pointe Condominiums, Fountains Condominiums, Ocean Village Condominiums, and Pablo Towers. He negotiated the location of the first and second chain hotel and high rise in Jacksonville Beach, Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn, respectively. He was a founding member of the Selva Marina Country Club and the Lodge and Bath Club in Ponte Vedra Beach. He was the past Vice President of the Jacksonville Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Jacksonville Beaches Board of Realtors, past President of Jacksonville Beaches Insurance Association, and a member of the Churches of Christ. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on June 17th. A Memorial Service remembering the life of Mr. Ahern will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 18th at The Church of Christ, 422 5th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent to 2215 3rd Street South, Suite 101, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Memorial Contributions, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120. Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com . Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com ________________________________Jim Harrison, Class of '70

_________________________________________________Fred G. Jones, Jr. Class of '56


Dr. Frederick G. Jones Jr. HAMPDEN [Maine] - Dr. Frederick George Jones Jr., 71, beloved husband, dad, pa, teacher, organist, choirmaster and author, passed away May 15, 2010, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Neptune Beach, Fla., the son of Goldie Johnston Jones and Frederick Jones. He was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Jones LaMee; and his parents. He leaves behind his sister, Pamela Jones Feuerherm; his loving wife, Judy; his children, Siri, Lisa, Jefferson and Stephanie; his grandchildren, Anna, Ashley and Sam; Uncle Bill; Aunty Elsa and Aunt Ruby; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He graduated *** laude from the University of the South, Sewanee, and received his doctorate in Old English from the University of Florida. He was first and foremost a teacher. He taught in the English department of State University of New York Binghamton and was a favorite teacher and mentor to hundreds of students at John Bapst Memorial High School for 29 years. He had hoped to finish his last quarter of teaching and then pursue other projects in his retirement. His other great passion was music. He served as an organist-choirmaster for 50 years, most recently at St. John's Episcopal Church from 1981 to 2005. He loved to travel and led his choirs and groups of high school students on numerous tours of the British Isles and Ireland. He was a student of prehistory and archaeology, and author of "Chasing the Sun: A Journey in Neolithic Speculation." A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 234 French St., Bangor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the newly established Dr. Frederick G. Jones Jr. Scholarship Fund at John Bapst Memorial High School, 100 Broadway, Bangor, ME, 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com. _______________Peggie Idora Ramirez, Class of '43
Peggie Idora Ramirez, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully and was welcomed by God on May 11, 2010. She was born Aug. 9, 1925 in Ft. George, FL, raised in Mayport and later moved to Jacksonville Beach where she graduated from Fletcher High School.She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Henry “Hank” Ramirez; son, Henry A. Ramirez; grandsons and granddaughters, John, Rebecca “Becky” Tekonchuk, Dean and Michelle “Miki” Cain, Michael “Mike” and Roseann Tekonchuk; five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Those who knew her will greatly miss her.Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday, May 17, 2010 in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, FL. Interment will follow in Beaches Memorial Park._________________________MARIO ANTHONY CIANCA
Mario Anthony Cianca, 88 of Jacksonville Beach died peacefully on April 7, 2010, surrounded by his children. He was born September 29, 1921 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Remo Cianca and Antonia Campana, Italian immigrants from Aquapendente, Italy. After moving to Jacksonville Beach as a small child, he spent his entire life in this area attending Jacksonville Beach Elementary and Fletcher High School.Mario served in the United States Navy during WWII under the 54th Naval Construction Battalion as a member of the Seabees. He was a draftsman for H.A. Durden Land Surveyors of Jacksonville Beach, for 28 years and also was an engineer for B.B. McCormick & Sons of Jacksonville Beach, for 10 years. As an active member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, he served as an usher for numerous years and was a member of The Holy Name Society.Mario was predeceased by his devoted wife Helen and leaves behind family including his son, Mario (Adria) Cianca, Jr. of Jacksonville Beach; daughters, Antoinette Saladino of Jacksonville Beach and Loretta (Gary) Abbey of Neptune Beach and three grandchildren, Vinny (Carina) Saladino, Elena (James) Sorce and Lena Abbey.Funeral services were held Monday, April 12th in the St. Paul’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McGraw Center of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4715 Worrall, Jacksonville, FL 32224.Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100._________________________Class of 1958 Wellington John "Butch" Goble Wellington John "Butch" Goble, 70, Green Cove Springs, FL, died March 28, 2010. Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, 2315 Sandridge Road. ________________________________________Nancy HENRY Cotton
Nancy Henry Cotton passed away on March 29, 2010. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and loving friend. Nancy attended Atlantic Beach Elementary and Fletcher High School.She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Oliver Cotton; her daughter, Theresa Lyn Corley (Corky); son, Stephen Henry Cotton; daughter, Lisa Anne Mullin (Pat); three grandchildren, Michelle Corley, Jack Mullin and Ava Mullin and two sisters, Beverly Hadden and Ellen Hayes (James), along with numerous nieces and nephews.She brought love and joy to all who knew her. The family plans to remember her life with a private ceremony.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.Arrangements are under the direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL._______________________________________ Class of 1966Jeffrey Alan Cummings Sr.
Jeffrey Alan Cummings Sr., age 61, beloved and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010, following a valiant battle against cancer. Jeff was born August 25, 1948 in Paterson, New Jersey to George and Nelda Cummings. He moved with his family to the Beaches in 1953 and attended all Beach schools, graduating from Fletcher in 1966 and Jacksonville University in 1971. Following graduation he went to work for the Department of Corrections, Parole and Probation Department in October, 1971, and would have remained until his retirement on May 31, 2010. He was dedicated to his work and co-workers who were cherished friends. Throughout his illness, his co-workers were extended family.Jeff married Holly (Helen Van ****) December 27, 1971, and they were blessed later on with the birth of two sons, Jeffrey Alan, Jr., and Jonas Holbrook Cummings, of whom he was exceedingly proud and who also adored their father.He is survived by his wife and sons, and also by his father George Cummings, brother George (Karen) Cummings and sister Nelda (Scott) Ogden, sister-in-law Lyn (Rick) Johnson, brother-in-law Cliff (Lana) Van ****, many nieces and nephews, extended family, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his mother Nelda Barker Cummings in 2007.__________________________________________


Theodore E. Arnold, Jr., Class of '46 (aka: "Buddy", "Yankee", "Iron Head" ) 1st Sgt/E-8 Theodore E. Arnold,Jr,US Army,Ret. died February 6,2010 after a 10 year valiant battle with multiple health challenges, presumptive of exposure to Agent Orange while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam. Sgt. Arnold entered the US Army in June 1946,6 months prior to the official end of WW II (December 1946) Ted is also a veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam Wars. Among the many standard citations and awards of 22 1/2 years active duty, he earned the Bronze Star for his leadership and courage in a special assignment during the Viet Nam War Ted Arnold received his Airborne training and novice jump wings at Ft. Benning,GA. Upon being assigned to Ft. Bragg,NC and the 82nd Airborne,, he had the honor and privilege of serving as General "Jumping Jim" Gavin's orderly. Sgt. Arnold also served with the 11th Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions at Ft. Campbell, KY during his military career. Buddy was born in Worchester, MA,April 26, 1928. He and his family moved to "the Jax Beaches" (Neptune and Atlantic) in 1937 where they resided until 1950. Buddy was an enthusiastic member of Duncan U. Fletcher High School Senators baseball and football teams;where he earned the nicknames of "Yankee" and "Iron Head" under the guidance of Coach "Ish" Brant. Ted was an avid outdoorsman, hunter,lifelong fisherman, a Native American artifact collector and black powder rifle craftsman. He met Jane (Ross) (Class of "48),who survives,when her father was stationed at Jax Naval Air in 1944-45. In 1948, when Jane's father returned to the area, Buddy and Jane became an "item" They were engaged the night she graduated from Fletcher and married August 26,1949. Additional survivors are: Theodore E.Arnold, III (son), Mexico Beach, FL,daughters; Kathryn Arnold,(Mill Valley, CA),and Adrienne Wanstrath (Jerry), (Clarksville,TN.) In addition: Grandchildren; Kyle Wanstrath (Abbye)( Gallatin, TN,)Theodore E. Arnold,IV(Knoxville,TN), Blake Wanstrath,(Clarksville,TN), James E Arnold,(Stefanie) (Addison, TX) and Granddaughter, Margaret Grace Hee (Chicago,IL) Two Great Grandsons,Miles and Luke Wanstrath (Gallatin,TN) were his greatest joy. In accordance with Ted's wishes and to celebrate his remarkable life,his ashes will be scattered on the waters of Kentucky Lake,near Paris Landing TN where he spent many contented hours bass-fishing during the 25 years he and Jane lived in the area. ____________________________________________ Class of 1942?
HARRISON Margaret Louise Jenkins Harrison, 85, born July 1, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida passed into eternal life with Jesus on January 25, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Louise Jenkins Harrison lived most her life in Jacksonville Beach. Mrs. Harrison attended Fletcher High School and once held 2 state high school records in track, the running and the standing broad jump. She was from a large family of 6 brothers and 1 sister which she loved dearly. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Ocean Park Baptist Church in Jacksonville Beach. She was one of the kindest, most gentle and loving mothers that God has ever blessed the earth with. Indicative of her very nature her favorite Bible verse was Prov. 15:1. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her father Thomas H. Jenkins and mother Margaret Louise Jenkins as well as her 6 brothers, Homer, Jimmy, Louis, twin brother Milton, Lester and Buddy Jenkins. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Cecil D. Harrison, as well as her sister Norma Walker of Kingsland, GA, 3 daughters Margaret Wade and husband Jerry, Annette Shelton, Jeanette Menges and husband Dan and son Dugg Harrison and wife Shelia. Mrs. Harrison also leaves 8 grandchildren, Bryan, Brooke, Nathan, Jennifer, Kelly, Megan, Ira and Hillary and 7 & 2/3 great grandchildren, as well as loving nieces and nephews. Louise Harrison will be greatly missed by all who knew her but leaves a tremendous legacy of love and worth of family. Pallbearers will be Michael Danner, Lloyd Walker, Eddie Jenkins, Bryan Wade, Nathan Harrison and Ira Harrison. The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Community Hospice of N.E Fla. for their wonderful service to the entire family and also to the entire staff of Heartland Care Center. The Visitation will be Wed., Jan. 27th from 6-8 pm in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 3rd St. S. The Funeral Service will be Friday, Jan. 29th at 10:00 am in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com . ____________________________________________Class of 1958
Barbara WHITAKER Madden passed away on December 31, 2009 in Ponte Vedra Beach. MADDEN Barbara Whitaker Madden, 68, passed away suddenly December 31, 2009 after suffering from a long illness. She was born September 13, 1941 in Roanoke, Virginia. Barbara graduated from Fletcher High School and attended the University of Florida; 'GO GATORS'. She was employed by Knoll Textiles for 18years and loved to travel the world with her husband, John. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband, John Madden; daughter, Paige Madden Brewer; dearest friends, Tillie Adams and Jill Hornsby; brother-in-law, Bill (Gail) Madden; nephew, Rodney Madden, and niece, Lezlie Madden. Funeral Services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hubbard House, The Ronald McDonald House, or to the charity of one's choice. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com . Services under the direction and care of: Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com __________________________________________Class of 1949
GENE (SONNY) HODGES passed away on December 14, 2009. _____________________________________________________________________ Franklin Carl Stucki Jr. CLASS OF '49
Franklin Carl Stucki Jr., 79, left his earthly home and went to heaven on November 27, 2009. Carl was born on July 22, 1930 in Canonsberg, PA to the late Franklin Carl, Sr. and Anna Stucki. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn; four boys, John (Terry), Bill (Linda), Gary (Sophia), and his best buddy Dan. Also four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter to be born in January, and a brother, Jack (Betty); sisters, Karen, Linda, and Cheryl (Roger), several nieces and nephews and many friends.Carl graduated from Fletcher High School in 1949. He served in the Army special services as a paratrooper. He made his career in law enforcement for 25 years, lastly being police and fire chief of Atlantic Beach for 15 years.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel. Interment will follow in H. Warren Smith Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 p.m. until the start of the service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32256, or Animal Care and Protective Services, 2580 W. 1st Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254.______________________________________Richard A. Arnold Class of '65
ARNOLD Richard A. Arnold, 62, of North Palm Beach, passed away on November 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born in Georgia, but grew up in Jacksonville Beach, FL where he attended Fletcher High School. He moved to the Palm Beaches 30+ years ago. Retired State Farm Agent of 25 years, he is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lana, son Donnie Richards, daughter-in-law Blakely and granddaughter Skyler, 13. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, FL, 717 Prosperity Farms Road, 561-622-8818. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 561-227-5153. ___________________________Class of 1948
Samuel Harold King, 80, passed away November 15, 2009. He was born July 26, 1929 in Mayport, Fl to the late Joseph Roland King and Viola Rachel Singleton King. Sam was a descendent of William Joseph King and Samuel (Capt. Sam) Singleton, both respected residents of the Village of Mayport and who served as Sam graduated from Fletcher High School in 1948 and retired from Bell South after 31 years of service in 1984. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Communication Workers of America. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.Sam is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, June; daughter, Judith King; sister, Mildred Ogram; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 20th in Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 21st in the Tillotson Singleton Cemetery on Girvin Rd. with the Rev. Barbara Hamilton officiating.Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100. _________________________Class of 1965
Edmond D. Stagg, 62, of Grandview, Texas, formerly of Jacksonville Beach died suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse and his brother Tommy.He is survived by his wife Wanda, his mother Libby, a daughter Amber Stagg, a son Marshall (Amanda) Stagg, two stepsons, John and Jesse Cole, two sisters, Valorie (Jim) Barker and Vicki (Ron) Baum, four grandchildren Talyn, John, John and James. Sister in law Gail (Alan) Windser and a brother in law John Worthington. Several Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews,.cousins and friends.Edmond graduated from Fletcher High School in 1965, and joined the Air Force. After retiring from the service, he completed Nursing School and began his nursing career at Shands Jacksonville. He later moved with his wife Wanda to Grandview where they both were nurses at local hospitals. He worked with Hospice for two and a half years before returning to the ER.Services will be held in Cleburne, Texas on Thursday, November 5th, services will begin at 4:00 p.m.Edmond was loved very much and will be missed by all that knew him.____________________________________________________________________Bill Leaptrott Class of '58

LEAPTROTT Retired Lt. Colonel William M. Leaptrott, 68 grew up in Jacksonville Beach Florida and graduated from Clemson University in 1964, where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, served two tours in Vietnam and continued his military service until his retirement in 2001. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 silver star (3), and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with bronze star. Colonel Leaptrott was a member of White Oak Presbyterian Church in Newnan, GA. Colonel Leaptrott is survived by his mother, Mary B. Leaptrott; his brother, Joe (Robin) Leaptrott: his wife, Susan H. Leaptrott: children, Tracy (Bob) Langille, Laura Leaptrott, Beth Leaptrott, William (Tina) Leaptrott, Jr., T.J. Leaptrott, and granddaughter, Shannon Langille. He was loved and will be missed dearly. Funeral services will be officiated at Ocean Park Baptist Church, Jacksonville Beach, FL on November 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Colonel Leaptrott to the church of your choice or the Wounded Warriors. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS BEACHES CHAPEL. (904) 249-2374 > ________________________Martin Read Class of '63

James Martin Read, 65, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Oct. 15, 2009. A 50+-year beach resident and a former Fletcher ‘63 graduate, Jim, or Marty as he was known by many, was born June 20, 1943, in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The son of the late J. Gordon Read of Jacksonville Beach and the late Betty Roat Read, who died in his childhood, Jim is survived by his mother, Marion M. Read, of the beaches.Survived, also, by his adored wife Fran, Jim loved his family, friends, fishing with his wife, bowling, poker, and living his life to the fullest. Growing up in the Isle of Palms, Jim spent much of his time on the water, skiing and fishing. He was an avid Gator fan. In addition, Jim is survived by son, Jason R. Read; brothers, Bobby (Donna) Read and Rick (Roxane) Read; a sister, Karen (Don) Wolfson; sister-in-law, Zora Coleman; 10 dearly loved nephews and nieces, 6 grandnieces, and other family.A man with a caring and engaging personality, Jim served in the 3rd Div., US Army, followed by work as a club bartender, Boston, MA; a commercial fisherman, Edisto Island, SC; an installer, Winn Dixie; and then in purchasing , Mayo Clinic.A member of VFW Post 3270 and American Legion Post 129, Jim’s memorial service will be held Sat., Oct. 24, 2 PM, at Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St. S., Jax. Bch.A gift in memory of Jim may be sent to Wolfson Children’s Hospital to help light a candle for a hospitalized child, 841 Prudential Dr., Ste 1300, Jax, Fl 32207. ________________________ Neva Matthews Randolph Class of 1944

Neva Matthews Randolph, 82, of Jacksonville, Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, October 10th, 2009.She was born Neva Mae Matthews on Jan. 8th, 1927 in Trenton, Florida. She moved with her family as a teenager to Jacksonville Beach in 1941. At that time, Jacksonville beach was a booming regional tourist area. Her parents opened the first restaurant on 1st Street under the rollercoaster, it was called Matthews Lunch. Neva thoroughly enjoyed the beach social life. She was successful in local modeling, beauty pageants and had a passion for interior design as well. She aspired to go to NYC to further her career in these areas, but plans changed when her father suddenly died. She graduated from Fletcher High School in 1944. In, 1949 she married Harry Joseph Bennett and they had two sons, Bradley Deane Bennett and Barclay (Clay) Dale Bennett. She is survived by both sons and six grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved cats and her love of gardening. She was a “Master Gardener” of the Garden Club of Jacksonville, Inc.She will be cremated with a private family ceremony. Instead of flowers, please make any contributions in her honor to the Jacksonville Humane Society._____________________________Class of 1953
Douglas Matthew Bartle, 74, passed away at Ashford Court Assisted Living Community in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, October 17, 2009 after a long illness.He is survived by his 2 sons Donald Bartle (Dee) and Henry Bartle (Donna) and 4 grandchildren; Mathew, Heather, Megan and Steven.Douglas was born in Jacksonville, son of Joseph H. Bartle and Sadie E. Weeks. Shortly after graduating from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, he joined the U.S. Air Force (1954 - 1980). During his 26 years of service in the U.S.A.F. he traveled the world extensively and served in the Vietnam War. While stationed in Scotland he met and married Ethel Mary Walls. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he returned home to Jacksonville Beach. Douglas was a devoted husband and father. He was a good and righteous man who will be missed by his family and friends.from the Beaches Leader________________________ Class of 1960Betty Boyd Holloway Sapp

Betty Sapp, 67, of Scottsboro [AL], passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, at 2 p.m. from Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Hobbs and Bro. Gene Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Center Point Cemetery. Mrs. Sapp is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Tina Sapp of Langston and Bobby Sapp of Langston; grandchildren, Colton and Amber Sapp of Section; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sapp; son, Tommy Sapp; and parents, Elizabeth Fleming and Boyd Holloway.____________________Class of 1954
Joe Marshall Coenen, 73, of Morganton, GA, formerly of Jacksonville Beach, FL, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. He was born in Montgomery, AL, on August 3, 1936. Coenen graduated from Fletcher High School of Jacksonville Beach, FL in 1954 where he later worked as a Cable Repairman for Bell South for 42 years. Surviving are wife, Paula Coenen of Morganton, GA., daughter and son-in- law, Amy and Chad Hood of Gainesville, FL, daughter, Nancy Coenen of Jacksonville, FL, daughter, Carol Spaulding of Bushnell, FL, son, Brian Milstead of Jacksonville, FL, 4 grandchildren; Carter Milstead, Kody Milstead, Alex Hood and Ella Hood and a number of special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Amy Coenen, brother, Gene Coenen. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Jacksonville, FL. Family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made In Memory of Joe Coenen to the Humane Society or the American Lung Association. Arrangements were entrusted to the Henry Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Family and Friends may send their condolences and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com____________________________________Class of 1945? Thomas Drage

DRAGE, THOMAS BROCHMANNThomas Brochmann Drage died peacefully at his home, Oct 2. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Reaves Drage, children, Tom Drage, Jr., John Drage, Susan Waggoner, & Jan Pence, Brother Jack, Sister Peggy Stewart, 8 grand children & former wife Juanita Dukes. Born in Jax, on Aug 1, 1927, he was a LT JG in the US Maritime Service. He formed United Electric Company in Jax, expanding to 5 FL cities. He was a builder, president of the FL Assoc. of Elec. Contractors, & owned Child Achievement Ctrs in CA. Services will be Oct 7, at First Baptist of Orlando, on John Young pkwy. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte. Spgs.""Tom Drage grew up in Jacksonville and attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School. His father, a Norwegian immigrant and sea captain, died after he fell off a ship when Drage was 9. The family struggled financially until his mother remarried.At 17, he lied about his age to join the U.S. Maritime Service, where he stayed for three years before moving on to his own business."_________________________________________ Roberrt MacDonell Sutton Class of '48

SUTTON Bobbie MacDonell Sutton passed away in her home on October 6th after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John 'Wimpy' Sutton, her 3 daughters Candy Ross (David), Karen Foresta, and Kathleen Rosskopf (Erik); her grandchildren Shannon Maura, Kathryn Ross and Adam Ross, Jeffrey Gavin and Lisa Foresta, Nicole Kanoy and Ashley Dedekind, and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Ann Reilly, E. J. Taylor (Rob) and Janet MacDonell. She was a devoted mother and wife. Bobbie survived multiple battles with cancer over a period of 50 years and she used her experiences to minister to others. She attributed her strength to her enduring faith in the Lord. She enjoyed several years on the 700 Club counseling line, where she continued to pray for and to encourage others in their faith. Along with being an accomplished artist, Bobbie's favorite love of all was spending as much time as she could on the right arm of her life-long dance partner-her Wimpy. After all, her greatest pleasure and testament was her love and devotion to her family. Bobbie was the co-founder of the Sandy Crafters. She was also a member of the St. Andrews Society and Jacksonville Beach Historical Society. She and Wimpy were selected as National Living Legends of Dance and were the first inductees into the National Boppers Hall of Fame. Bobbie was a constant source of encouragement to everyone around her and was known for her clever wit and positive attitude. We will miss her dearly. Friends are invited to visit the family at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Boulevard, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 10th. On Sunday, October 11th, funeral services will be conducted at First Christian Church of the Beaches, 2125 Oceanfront, Neptune Beach, at 2 p.m. Burial will immediately follow at Warren Smith Cemetery. Charitable donations to honor Bobbie, and to help with the medical care of Bobbie's great granddaughter, Kelsey Kanoy, who has Chiari I, can be sent to Grace Community Church, P. O. Box 1369, Rincon, GA 31326. _______________________________________Class of 1951Mary Imogene Barkoskie Caines
Mary Imogene Barkoskie Caines, 76, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 28, 2009. She was a native of Palm Valley, FL, and the daughter of the late Eston Barkoskie, Sr. and Lois Henson Barkoskie Neeley, pioneers of Palm Valley. She was a member of the original Palm Valley Baptist Church.A loving wife, mother, "Grandma", and friend, she will be deeply missed. She is predeceased by her husband, William J. Caines, Jr. and her brother, Eston Barkoskie, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Eston Caines; her daughters, Rhonda Parker (Bob), Rhetha Mickler (Raymond), and Lecia Sewell (Dustin); sister, Grahl Neitz (Jerald); grandchildren, Mandy Lee, Michelle Cooke, Raymond Mickler, Sabrina Durst, Robert Parker, Joshua Sewell, Ashley Sewell and Caleb Sewell; and 10 great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30th in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 1st in Beaches Memorial Park Cemetery of Atlantic Beach.Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.
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Class of 1939Sara Lee DAVIS Taylor

Sara Lee Taylor passed away August 27 in Alameda, CA. after a 13 year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Blackshear, GA. on September 19, 1921 to parents Crawley and Fannie Kate Davis. They moved to Jacksonville when she was 5 and then to Neptune Beach as a teenager. She graduated from Fletcher High School in 1939. Sara Lee attended St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1943. For the last 33 years of her career she was the beloved office nurse of Dr. E.E. Leitner, retiring in 1987. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Robert C. Taylor; sons Robert C. Taylor, Jr. and Lawrence Michael Taylor; brothers C. Wilbur Davis and Lewis E. Davis. She is survived by daughter Kathy Taylor, Oakland, CA.; granddaughter Lauren Atkins, Nashville, TN.; sister-in-law Stella Maud Davis-Owens, Waycross, GA.; nephews Crawley W. (Butch) Davis, Jr, Jacksonville, and Stanley Davis, Tifton, GA.; nieces Jane Layne, Cummings, GA., and Beverly Platt, Evergreen, AL. A memorial service will be held on October 3rd at 2 PM in the Beach United Methodist Chapel at 325 N. 7th Ave. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 2131 Mango Place Jacksonville, FL. 32216.NB. She told her daughter that she was the first student to register at Fletcher when it opened. She was also on the committee that decided colors, football team name, etc. __________________________________________________Class of 1960Steve Yockey
Stephen Wesley Yockey, 68, passed away suddenly, September 19, 2009. He was born March 5, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Raymond and Helen Yockey. Steve and his family made their home at the beaches for over 45 years. He retired from Southern Bell after more than 30 years of service. He especially cherished the times he spent with his beautiful granddaughter, Meagan.A loving husband, father, “Papa”, and friend, he was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by those who survive him. He is survived by his son, Stephen Ashley Yockey; daughter, Stephanie Elizabeth (Stephen) Ando; granddaughter, Meagan Marie Ando; sisters, Ginny (Jim) Byrd and Susan Ashworth; brother-in-law, Larry (Beth) Knight; sister-in-law, Marsha (Bill) Collier; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Steve was predeceased in 2007 by his loving wife of 45 years, Lynda and in 2008 by his brother Ray.Funeral Services will be held today at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in Neptune Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Tom Bary officiating. Interment will follow in Beaches Memorial Park Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, Fl 32207.Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100. ______________________________________________________

Judith Gray White Class of '60
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Judith Gray White, 67, of Greensboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. A private family memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 28, in the Chapel of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, officiated by her dear friend the Reverend John Akers. Mrs. White was a native of Ponte Vedra, Fla., the daughter of Ronald Dee Gray Jr. and Francis Ford Gray. She attended Fletcher High School, where she was president of the student body and graduated magna *** laude. She graduated from Queens College in Charlotte, N.C. In Greensboro, Mrs. White joined Yost and Little where some of her most enjoyable years were spent and many lifelong friends were made. She treasured the confidence bestowed upon her by the president, Mr. Eddie Yost. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and was devoted to the church and staff. Her most treasured time was staying in her lovely home in Blowing Rock, N.C. She also had fond memories of the numerous trips she took to Europe with her husband and especially being invited to the private quarters of Pope John Paul. She had a special memory of the three-week safari trip to Africa. She was proud of her appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Mrs. White is survived by her husband of 32 years, Clyde Harvley White; daughter, Virginia Page Barth of Alexandria, Va.; son, Gordon Snell of Greensboro; step-children, Jenny Whisnant of Greensboro, Amy Fritsche of Charlotte, and Dotty Clark of Greenville, S.C. She is also survived by brothers, Ronald Gray III and James W. Gray; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm St. is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com ______________________________________________________ LANGEN Jim. '58

Jim Langen, Fletcher class of 1958, passed away peacefully on 8/20/09 in San Diego where he lived with his wife Connie (Patten) Langen Fletcher class of 1962. A memorial service will be held in Jax Bch. Notice will be posted at a later date. Jim fought pancreatic cancer valiantly and with grace for the past year."Sept. 13, 1940-Aug. 20, 2009Longtime Beaches resident James (Jim) Langen passed away in San Diego, CA, after a valiant year long battle with pancreatic cancer. His cheerful smile and positive attitude were an inspiration to many. Jim grew up at the Beaches, attended Bishop Kenny and graduated from Fletcher High School in 1958. He was a member of the KTK Fraternity at Jacksonville University where he received his B.A. He then earned his M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the University of North Florida while teaching at Fletcher Middle School.He was a member of the American Red Cross Volunteer life Saving Corp. In 1998 Jim moved to San Diego where he taught English and History until he retired in 2003. His dedication to teaching continued with his request to have his body donated to the University of CA Medical School for research. As an enthusiastic runner. Jim participated in numerous races in the Duval County area. He was an avid reader and golfer, a gentle, caring person and a loving husband, father and grandfather.He is survived by his wife, Connie Patten; daughter, Erin Flatch and husband, Jason; son, Sean and wife, Angie, children by marriage, Debbie Callahan and husband, Scott Sepper; Susan Perkins; Jim Perkins and wife, Andrea; sister, Margie DuBois, nieces and their spouses, Sue and Jayson Opgenorth, Nicole and Larry Favre, Jennifer DuBois, and fourteen grandchildren.A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jax Beach on Sat. October 10, 2009, at 2:00.Donations may be made in Jim’s honor to PANCAN (www.pancan.org). ______________________________________________________ DeGROVE

Charles W. DeGrove, Jr., 88, passed away August 18, 2009 in Jacksonville. He was born in Palm Valley and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and the beaches. In 1938, he was a member of the first graduating class at Fletcher Sr. High School after which he attended the University of Florida before joining the Navy. As a Seabee, he served in WWII. He worked in the Engineering Department, Streets and Highways Division, for the City of Jacksonville before retiring in 1969. Upon his retirement he founded DeGrove Surveyors before again retiring in 1987. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Morocco Temple and the Fernandina Beach Shrine Club. Preceded in death by his sister, Delores Reagor and first wife, Dorothy DeGrove, he is survived by his wife Sheryl DeGrove; son, Chuck DeGrove (Debbie); daughters, Darlene Herrington (Tommy) and Marsha Haskew (Rick); brothers, Leon and Lavern DeGrove; grandchildren, Tommy Herrington, III, Kristina Ettaro, Chad DeGrove, Rick Haskew, Jr. and Paul Haskew; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Thursday, August 20th, at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (904)249-2374, with a service to follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to theAlzheimer's Association. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com_______________________Class of '49 Neil Joannides.

Joannides, Neoclis A., 78, of Lake Park, died Sunday. Palms West Funeral Home and Crematory, Royal Palm Beach. Visitation and funeral Saturday. Published in The Palm Beach Post on 7/28/2009 ______________________________________________________ William Parker Class of '50
William E. Parker, beloved teacher, artist, father, and husband, died Thursday, August 6, 2009. Born January 1, 1932 in Jacksonville, FL, Parker was an outstanding visual arts educator, having served such institutions as Pratt Institute; Parsons School of Design (both as dean and vice president); the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut (1969-94); and the Rhode Island School of Design, where for two decades, he was a visiting artist in graduate photography.A graduate of the University of Florida, Bill received its Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000 in recognition of a rich career in art education. Bill's writings on 19th and 20th century photography have appeared in numerous periodicals, and he has edited many lauded books on the history of photography. He was a lifetime member of the National Society for Photographic Education, having served as chairperson, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Visual Studies Workshop, SUNY Rochester. For 30 years, Parker was an active member of the New York C.G. Jung Foundation for Analytical Psychology and the analytical psychology organizations of New York and Boston. A renowned lecturer, he remains a recognized pioneer in the interpretive analysis of photographic and intermedia imagery from Jungian perspectives.Parker's personal art combining painting and photography has been represented in numerous national and international group exhibitions and one-person shows. He received two individual artist grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and in addition to private holdings, his work is represented in such collections as the Harn Museum at the University of Florida, RISD Museum of Art, Princeton Art Museum, the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House, DeCordova Museum, the J. Paul Getty Museum, San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Florida and Connecticut memorial services will be held SATaurday. SEPT. 26, 12:00PM TO 2:OOPM AT THE BOWMAN'S CHAPEL AT LAKE ALICE ON THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CAMPUS. Those wishing to honor Parker privately might make a donation to a charity of their choice or to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Parker is survived by his brother, H. Daniel Jr., his wife Tim Ann, his daughter, Nevil, his son-in-law, Douglas Theriaque, and a number of wonderful nieces and nephews.A person of enormous energy, generosity, imagination, wit, and life force, Parker enriched the lives of all who knew him. His loss will be long and keenly felt. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN FUNERAL HOME, 404 N. Main Street. _____________________________________________

Stephen Austin Bryant Class of '60


Stephen Austin Bryant, born on May 29, 1942; passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2009. He hit his table on a table and subsequently suffered a series of strokes. Survived by wife Cheryl Bryant, sons and daughters: Smith Bryant, Kimberly Whyte, William Whyte, Stephannie Brady, Meghann Bryant, Jessica Bryant and grandchildren Jacob and Zachary Bryant, Zachary East, Reiley Moran, Madison and Meadow Brady. He was born in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. and was a resident of Haywood County for the last 25 years. Restaurant owner, real estate broker and developer, and a Vanderbilt alumni. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed immensely. Acciording to his brother Russell, the family may hold a memorial service in in Jacksonville Beach. Please share condolences online at stephen.bryant.muchloved.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the guardianship and care of Madison, 3 y/o and Meadow Brady, 1 y/o to PO Box 294 Waynesville, NC 28786. _________________________________________ PARSONS- Carol Landrum Parsons, 78, passed away July 2, 2009. Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. _________________________________________
Cornelius Joseph "Neal" Ganzel Sr.

Neal was born in Quincy, Mass. in March of 1924. He died May 3l, 2009 at his home in Vilano Beach, Fla. Neal's father was a professional baseball player, and his career carried the family from Minneapolis to St. Louis to Selma, Ala., to Sarasota and finally to Atlantic Beach (shortly before the outbreak of WW11).

While attending Fletcher, he helped carry the FHS football squad (as a starting end)to several victories in the 1941-42 season. Following Pearl Harbor, he left Fletcher and enlisted in the US Naval Air Force and was sent to the Pacific in 1944 as a mechanic/gunner. He saw combat as a waist gunner on a PB4Y2 patrol bomber in the Phillipines. After the war's end, he returned to Florida, finished high school and entered Stetson University where he studied engineering while honing his skills on the baseball and football fields. He then transferred to the University of Florida.

Neal married his Atlantic Beach neighbor and pre-war sweetheart Elizabeth Hooker in 1948. Needing to provide for his new and growing family, he left UF and found work in Jacksonville with the Strachan Shipping Company in 1950; he worked there until 1986, eventually becoming terminal superintendent of Strachan's operations at both Commodore's Point and the JAXPORT terminals. On the docks he was known as a profoundly competent problem-solver, and to the longshoremen as a fair-minded and decent stevedoring superintendent.

Elizabeth and Neal built their first home in North (Vilano) Beach on the ocean. In 1985 they relocated to a marsh-front property on Palm Street. Both of these North Beach homes were designed, executed and decorated by he and his wife, and showcased his talents in carpentry and woodworking. He continued to love and use these skills during retirement, and eventually became an accomplished wood-turner, specializing in native Florida woods.

Neal continued fishing well into his final years, and knew well the rivers and creeks of the St. John's and Duval County waterways, and helped impart a love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. A talented gardener and cook, he and Elizabeth were also eager travelers and enjoyed frequent trips to Appalachia, the Florida Keys and elsewhere during their retirement years. In the early 70s, Neal earned his civilian pilot's license, enjoying again a skill he had first learned during the war.

After Elizabeth's death in 2000, Neal continued to live a full, active andindependent life
for nine more years.

Neal was predeceased by his brother, Foster Jr. He is survived by his son Neal, Jr. and wife Suzanne of Ormond Beach, daughter Shea Vlcek of Jacksonville, and daughter Cathleen Litvinas of Palmyra, Va., his sisters, Yvonne Martin of Melbourne and Mickey McCormick of St. Augustine, brother Owen of Jacksonville, several nieces and nephews and numerous friends.

Neal will be remembered for his generosity, his honesty and reliability, his depth of feeling, his sense of humor, his craftsmanship, and for the intensity of his presence in the lives of everyone who knew him.
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Tee Hoye (Ruby Terrel Fincher)

Tee Hoye (Ruby Terrel Fincher), 86, widow of Coach Frank Hoye, recently passed away in Sunset Beach, Hawaii, where she lived with her daughter, Priscilla Magallanes, son, Rocky, and her husband, Cino.

She is also survived by her sons, Chip Hoye, and Chris Hoye and his wife, Cindy, along with her grandchildren Marc, Josh and Christa.

She was a parishioner at St.Paul's Catholic Church and resident of Neptune Beach before moving to Oahu.

She will be missed, especially by all her bridge playing companions both at the Beaches and in Hawaii.


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Legge, John B. Class of '53

John Boal Legge Class of '53
Legge, John Boal
74, of Seminole, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Born in Akron, OH, he moved to Florida at a young age. He graduated from Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, FL and FSU with a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1957. He retired as a Lt. Colonel after 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and was awarded numerous medals. After retirement he worked for Pinellas Fastner. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral and was involved with Cursillo. He served as a Senior Warden, Eucharistic Minister and Lay Reader. He was preceded in death by mother, Ruth Eleanore Fisher and father, Seward D. Legge. He is survived by wife, Martha G. Legge née Grant, Seminole, FL; son, John A. (Cindy) Legge, Durham, NC; daughter, Sarah E. (Todd) Ruggieri, St. Petersburg, FL; sister, Roseanne Fulgham, Belleview, FL; and grandchildren, Andrew, Emily and Caitlin Legge all of Durham. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral, 140 - 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 or Florida Resurrection House Inc., 800 - 11th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33705.


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The legendary Ish Brant
Ish W. Brant, 96, of Neptune Beach, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center-Beaches. Born Oct. 3, 1906, near Ocala, Fla., he was awarded bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Florida, where he lettered in track, baseball and football. He was a coach and teacher at Cocoa [Florida] High School and was elected to the Cocoa City Council. After moving to Neptune Beach, in 1942, Mr. Brant was assistant principal and head football coach at Fletcher High School, three-term mayor of Neptune Beach and was the last elected Duval County schools superintendent. He helped establish Florida Community College at Jacksonville, where he was later athletic director and a professor. He was city manager of Jacksonville Beach; three-term council member of Neptune Beach; was a member of the Duval County Civil Service Board; a charter member of the Beaches Area Historical Society and of the Kiwanis Club of the Jacksonville Beaches and was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was president of the Jacksonville Beaches Shrine Club, was active at St. Paul's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church and held numerous other memberships, offices and directorships. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marye S. Brant; son Terry (Diane) Brant; daughter Vernisher Brant-Lang; grandson Darly Knoedler-Brant, and two nephews. A family visitation will be held at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, with a service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Paul's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, with the Rev. Suddath R. Cummings and the Rev. Edward Harrison officiating. Following cremation, he will be interred at St. Paul's memorial garden during a family ceremony. Memorials may be made to the Ish Brant Scholarship Fund, c/o Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 330421, Atlantic Beach, Fla., 32233, or to the Boys' Home Association, Attention Robert G. Brown, president, 2354 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 32211. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach.
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Noted educator dies at 96
Doggett longtime Fletcher principal

By Jessie-Lynne Kerr
Times-Union staff writer

Frank A. Doggett, who as the founding principal of Fletcher Junior-Senior High School nurtured the educational pursuits of four decades of Beaches public school students, died Monday of heart failure. He was 96.

Mr. Doggett started as a teacher at Landon Junior-Senior High School in 1933, then served as principal at Fletcher from 1937 to 1969. The final two years before his retirement in 1971 were as principal of Lee High School.

But he also gained a national reputation in American literature. The University of Florida awarded Mr. Doggett an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 1967 for his book, Stevens' Poetry of Thought.

Mr. Doggett was cited by the university for having made a major contribution toward understanding the work of Wallace Stevens, who ranks along with Robert Frost as one of the great American poets of the 20th century. Mr. Doggett also published essays on Shakespeare and John Donne as well as articles on high school administration.

"He always inspired us to have interests beyond our usual fields," said his daughter, Jean Shepard of Atlantic Beach, herself an educator at Florida Community College at Jacksonville South Campus.

She said her father valued education and guided his students to go to good colleges.

"He wanted them to expand their horizons beyond their local community," she said.

Mr. Doggett, who lived in the Fleet Landing retirement community in Atlantic Beach, himself had varied interests, she added, with his favorite recreation being fishing.

Ish Brant worked for Mr. Doggett as Fletcher's athletic director and then was his boss when Brant was elected superintendent of schools.

Brant recalled that Mr. Doggett had good offers to teach at the University of Florida but never accepted them. "I really think Frank didn't want to leave the Beaches and the great fishing," Brant said. Mr. Doggett many times headed out to Mayport after locking up the school for the day to get in some fishing before sunset, he added.

Brant described Mr. Doggett as a man exceptionally well-prepared as an educator who had good rapport with everyone -- his students, his faculty members and the PTA. "He was one swell guy," Brant said.

Mr. Doggett was born in Jacksonville and received his bachelor's degree from Rollins College and his master's from Emory University. He also studied at the University of Florida, Columbia University and the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn.

In addition to his daughter, Mr. Doggett is survived by his son, John L. Doggett of Danville, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A private funeral will be conducted later.

The family suggests memorials to the South Gallery at Florida Community College at Jacksonville South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246.