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Class of 1949

GENE (SONNY) HODGES, CLASS OF 1949 PASSED AWAY DEC. 14, 2009.

SHOWERS Wynelle Bennett Showers long time resident of Jacksonville Beach, FL was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 7, 2009. She was born in Valdosta Ga. on Nov. 17, 1919 to Benjamin L. Burgsteiner and wife Maude. Wynelle, who, was predeceased by her late husband, Pharmacist Walter Lafayette Bennett. Mr. Bennett's father, R. Walter Bennett affectionately called "Dr." was also a druggist had owned Bennett's drug store in Valdosta, before relocating to Jacksonville Beach where he was the first practicing druggist at Bennett's Drug Store in Jacksonville Beach. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving sister, Carolyn Johnson, Valdosta Ga., her daughter, Carole Luper and husband Kenneth, Molalla Or., son Walter L. Bennett and wife Terrie, Ponte Vedra Bch., grandson Matthew Bennett, grand daughter Debbie Leighton, Molalla Or., great granddaughter Samantha Palmer, Molalla, Or., nephews C. David Johnson, Valdosta, Ga., Ben Burgsteiner, Claremont, N.C. and niece Katherine Howlett, Sun City, Ca. She leaves behind an extended family of great nieces, nephews, and their families as well as many friends. Interment will be at Cat Creek Cemetery in Valdosta Ga. A celebration of life memorial service will be announced at a later date. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

CLASS OF 1949

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.

CLASS OF 1959

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Class of 1965

Richard A. Arnold

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.
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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.

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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.
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Class of 1958

Bill Leaptrott

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 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Class of 1963

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.

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 1960
Betty 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.

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Class of 1954
COENEN 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
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Class of 1945?

Thomas Drage

DRAGE, THOMAS BROCHMANN
Thomas 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."
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Class of 1948

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. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Class of 1951

Mary 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.

Class of 1939
Sara 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.
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Class of 1960
Steve 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.
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Class of 1960 Judith Gray White
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, 2009

Longtime 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
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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

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.

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Stephen Bryant

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.

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PARSONS- Carol Landrum Parsons, 78, passed away July 2, 2009. Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre.
Published in the Florida Times-Union on 7/9/2009

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.

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.

Legge, John B. Class of '53

John Boal Legge
Born in Akron, OH on Apr.12,1935 Departed on Apr.29,2009 and resided in Seminole,FL.

Service:	Saturday,May9,2009
Click on the link(s) above for Maps & Directions

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 nee 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.

Beaches History

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:35:08 CST

1946

Fletcher Jr-Sr High School Alumni WEB SITE

Boardwalk

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:37:46 CDT

Boardwalk Photos
I remember taking my younger brother Bill to the Boardwalk and letting him blow everything I had made selling
newspapers up and down the beach and boardwalk. He loved the Duck game where you picked a plastic
duck out of the water for a prize. We went on The Bullet and all the money I had fell out of my pockets and
the operator of the ride wouldn't let us look for it. I worked in two of the hot dog stands, Old Lady Gaudian
and later, the Howard's place at the south end of the boardwalk. My brothers and I all worked at the Steak
House Restaurant watching the parking lot during the summers. My mother was a waitresss there for 37
years. Later I was a lifeguard at the old Sandpiper pool for 2-3 years along with Jeff Oromaner. This was
all back in the days when Duncan U. Fletcher was the only junior/senior high school and all the students were
more like family. We used to go down to Seminole beach with Pat Shugart and, using an old sled or car hood,
would pull it behind Pat's old clunker with someone riding in it. We never got hurt other than some scrapes.
I remember diving off the old Atlantic Beach Pier during a northeaster after swimming practice and going to jail
with Jimmy Jarboe and a couple of other guys. His dad, the local fuzz, gave us a ride and our parents had to
come get us. We were fined, I think, a dollar each. Remember Mr Jarboe's huge great dane that always rode
in the back seat of that big blue Chrysler with his head out one window and his tail out the other side?
Remember the guys on the football team who picked up Wimpy Sutton's little car one afternoon after practice
and put in down straddling a ditch? He wasn't happy about that and everyone had to pick it up and move it back
to solid ground? Remember going "hunting" out towards the canal along the "big ditch" in the south of Jax. Bch.
with Johnny and Bobby Taylor, Boyce Holler, and others? Those were the "good ole days"!

In the 40's my father took me to the boardwalk so that he could play some sort of a game that
had mice in it. I think it was gambling. Also the tilt-a-whirl ridden by Betty Owen and Patty O'Brien
and myself. Our parents stopped us from going there because of the Navy moving into Mayport. It
was considered too dangerous. I don't think it was though.

My father bought the camera shop at 111 Second Ave. N. in the summer of 1950, it
became "Parkison's, the Beaches Camera Shop". It was a 2-story white building right
next to the gas station - the shop was downstairs and we lived upstairs. This was right
across the street from the "rides" and just half a block from the boardwalk. In those days
of no air-conditioning, the music from the merry-go-round put me to sleep every night.

The boardwalk was a fascinating place - all the pinball machines etc. with the guys
calling out "change, change" - games of chance with baseballs to throw at bottles, ring
toss, balloons to burst with wonderful prizes to be won - cotton candy and my first
introduction to "hot dogs on a stick". A place to join the crowds to see the "Blue Angels"
fly over. And the old wooden stairs leading down to the wide, white beach complete with
palm frond thatched shelters from the sun. Of course we would not want to be in the
shade! We lathered on our baby oil or suntan lotion and lay out in the sun for hours -
some of us are paying for that today! This was also the spot to comb peroxide through
our hair to achieve the blonde bangs so popular in the early 50s. Oh, I have such
wonderful memories of the boardwalk in those days!!!!

Margery Parkison Ruse
Jon & Margie Ruse
jmr422@mindspring.com

I sold newspapers on the Boardwalk. I worked in the kitchen of one of the beer
joints. I was there almost every day during the summers of 51, 52, 53, 54, and
55.

Lots of memories and stories. Remember the stories get better with age.
I D Sams and the 21 club is a full day of conversation.
ed

My Daddy worked as a "short order cook" at one of the stands, we think
it was "Shorties", or something like that, this would have been in the
early 50's. I can still smell the hamburgers and the french fries. The
things I remember most is, the wooden board walk, and the cover over it
in some areas. I remember the dodge cars and the smell the cars made
and sound of the crashes. I remember the ferris wheel, the "mighty
mouse", the merry go round, and the boats, (my favorite) and the "egg
scrambler", where I would always check for loose change from the
pockets of the riders before me. My grandmother and mom use to love to
play the games of chance along the board walk. At the "penny arcade",
as teenagers we loved to make goofy pictures in the picture booth with
our friends, I still have some of those pictures, also you could make a
sorta of tin coin, and imprint words on it, like boyfriends, etc. I
remember on a hot summer afternoon playing in the yard and hearing
the music from the ferris wheel and wishing I was there. There was a a
taffy pulling machine that use to get my attention, and a case that
contained a doll to look like an old black man, that would dance for a
nickel. Before the original pier was closed, you could hear the music
from the dance bands, and see the couples strolling hand in hand in and
out. Sometimes we would be able to ride the rides for one can of food,
that was a real treat. Also people would dress up to walk on the board
walk, a lot of people came down from Jax. on Sunday afternoons, ladies
with hats and gentlemen in suits and ties. As a teenager as the board
walk started to deteriorate we pretty much lived at the skating rink,
upstairs right next to the ferris wheel, the large windows were open
during the cooler months and you could see the lights, hear the sounds
and smell the food, while skating.

Sandy Smith
Perdue Office Interiors
904-807-5791

My Mother, sister (Sandra Lee Roberts) & I would walk to the "Boardwalk" where I was allowed to spend
a dime. My favorite: the little ducks that floated around in the waterwith a number on the bottom telling what prize you won. We were never allowed near the roller coaster.

Beverly

Please pardon us as we work on some mailserver report.
The boardwalk played an important role in the lives of the Beaches. Some
of us worked there; almost all of us went there at least several times. It
brought tourists to the Beaches.

What memories do you have of the boardwalk?

I have 4 fond memories of the boardwalk.

1. Some concession had the most wonderful coconut drink, with little shreds of coconut
throughout. It was served icy cold in a paper cup.

2. The game that you had to pull a string to get a prize. The consessioneer (is that a
word?) had a thick bunch of strings he'd present to you, and you had to decide which of
the many was attached to your heart's desire.

3. The merry-go-round. I had a favorite horse, (I even named him!) and if he was taken,
I'd wait until he was free to ride.

4. That roller coaster. scared me to death. never rode on it.

Hi Ed,
You mentioned the Club 21. That was owned by my Daddy,
Bob MacDonell and I used to go there for every 4th of July
celebration, sit in the window with the screen pushed out and
watch the fireworks. I also watched all the beauty pageants
from there that took place on the old pier as my sister Bobbie
was always in them. I so remember the slots and roulette
wheels also and playing with them with my Daddy. That was
in 1945,46,47.

E.J. MacDonell Taylor

Don...I have two memories of the boardwalk. There was a glass box with
the head and shoulders of a mechanical gypsy woman who told fortunes. I
always thought she looked spooky as her head turned and she put those
glass eyes on you. The other was the pool hall which was on the second
story of the building behind Smitty's Beach Club. The younger boys
played pool while the more accomplished played snooker. This was in the
early 50's.

Jerry Cotton

Oh, yeah.....I remember the spooky woman.....I am loving these memories of the
board walk. The sailors ruined it for us young girls in the 50's as our mom's
were sure that they were all wild and lusty young men! And....what's the problem
with that? But it cut out our freedom to wander the boardwalk and eat cotton
candy and ride the Tilt-A_Whirl and shriek at the hairpin turns and quick stops of
the Wild Mouse! I can still gasp with awe and fear remembering the rocking of
the open seats on the Ferris Wheel...looking over the beautiful beach and
the Atlantic and wondering if you were going to be flung right out into the water!
Amazing how the years just fall away when these old memories come flooding
back!

BTW, no safety harnesses or anything other than a metal bar kept you from
falling out when you were left dangling at the top of the immense metal (think rust
and salt air) structure. Hmmmm...but we are all still here to remember, aren't we?
Toni Lawrence Calabrese ('58)

Great hearing about all the experiences on the Boardwalk.
Beverly Roberts account of her memories on the Boardwalk were great.
Hearing about the experiences on the Boardwalk bring back great
memories but even better memories come from those sending in the
memories. Beverly Roberts lived on 7th street in Atlantic Beach and I
on 6th street. We went to the Atlantic Beach Elementary
School together and I was madly in love with her throughout the 1st-6th
grades. Beverly, if you read this thanks for great walks home from
school on Sherry Drive back then when it was just a dirt road. I
remember Mike Shearon and I got in a fight over you one day while
walking home. He won and the fight kept me from becoming Captiaof
the School Patrol. I think George bull got it. Take care. George
Borders

I worked on the boardwalk in the summers from 1952-1955 from the ages
of about 12-15. I worked at Joe's Kiddieland, Howard's Hotdog Stand
and Bud's Juice bar. So did my brothers and sisters work on the
boardwalk. Joe's Kiddieland was the first place I worked and it was in the
middle of the covered boardwalk by the string game. He had a jukebox
which played the hits of the day in the early 50's. I can still hear these
songs playing in my head. When I started working I was so tiny I could
barely see over the counter. I still have my health card from that job. The
crowds were so thick at times on the boardwalk that there was not room to
walk on it. This was especially true on the weekends and holidays like the
Fourth of July and Labor Day. It was the fun place to be. People spent
their time walking up and down the boardwalk looking at the sights and
sounds and other people. There was a roller coaster originally back of the
covered boardwalk and games where someone guessed your weight.
Howard's Hotdog stand was on the corner as you first entered the covered
boardwalk coming from the Lifeguard Center. The boardwalk was the
place to go for sailors from whichever aircraft carrier or ship was in at
Mayport at that time. Families from the Southeast primarily Georgia also
took their summer vacations in Jacksonville Beach and would come to the
boardwalk. Local people from Jacksonville and the Beaches also
came. These crowds would walk up and down the boardwalk and then sit
on the numerous benches under the covered boardwalk. Their favorite
pastime was watching the other people on the boardwalk and the various
sights and sounds on the beach. To assuage their hunger they bought from
the various concessions foot long and regular hot dogs, hot dogs on
the stick, french fries, cotton candy, snow cones, ice cream, fruit juices and
drinks. We were taught how to make all of these various items and we had
to work as fast as we could when the stands were busy. Joe would yell at us
if we weren't busy because he saw it as money being paid for our salaries
while nothing was coming in. So to avoid being yelled at when it was slow I
would find something to do like carry gallons of soapy water and wash the
walls. When we weren't busy and he wasn't there, I would watch the
porpoises play in the ocean if it was a still day or watch the
perennial parade of cars driving up and down the beach ogling the people
sunbathing on the silky white sand. I saved my salaries during these
summers and bought my fall clothes and shoes for school. This all paid all
because it taught me before I was even 15 how to earn money, ask for a
raise, save money and pay taxes and file tax forms.

Gosh! The boardwalk was our destination! When we were teenagers at Fletcher in the late 60's
we would wake up early every Saturday and Sunday morning and walk from 934 North 10th
Street to the Boardwalk. Pretty young women in flip-flops and bikinis we Fletcher lasses would
put together our nickels and dimes and buy cotton candy, cokes, and a tasteless hamburger.
We would eat the junk food because we walked for miles just to get to the boardwalk.
The girls, Sharon Hardee, Jane Hardee, Angela Labaito, Cindy Kohoutek - all Fletcher girls from
junior high through high school - products of a beaches upbringing. All of us had single moms
who worked - no cars. Just our feet and our destination. The boardwalk.

Let's Make a Difference
Sincerely,
Sharon H. Jimenez
Icon Imaging PR
1506 So. Bentley PH1
L.A., Ca. 90025
310-478-0114 Office
310-409-3306 Cell

Ah the boardwalk. Remember it well. Both as a young kid when my parents would take
me and as a teenager working there.

As a kid, I remember my dad throwing balls at a target, which if hit would dump an
unlucky soul in a tank of water. The taffy machine was neat too, as was the my favorite
ride, the boats that revovled in a circular tank of water.

As a teenager from 57 - 60 the boardwalk was my favorite place in the whole world. I
worked in the dart game next to the pull the string game Pat Hammond wrote about. The
same couple -the Markovs-owned both. I worked with a buddy - Bill Perry class of 62 -
blowing up balloons. With a compressor!! When enough balloons had been popped, we'd
revolve the double-sided boards, pull out the darts and fill it up with fresh ones. Cool job.
I could inflate and tie 21 balloons a minute. It was a lot more fun when I got to work the
counter and talk to the girls.

There was a food stand on the corner of the boardwalk that sold steamburgers. I
remember it was loose ground beef not a pattie. Had lots of pepper in it. Good. I recall
the smell of ozone as the bumping cars sped around the track. There was a short guy we
called cigar that usually operated them. I always got a kick out of the lifeguard initiation.
Those guys looked rediculous. Remember the bullet, trying to ring the bell with the big
hammer and trying to knock the stuffed what ever the hell they were off the rack with a
baseball. The concession was called the cat house. Not sure if that was the real name or
notr. I think you had to knock three loose to win anything. My bubby Bill worked there
for a while. He said they set the cats in a narrow groove along the shelf and give em a
little twist to hold them in tighter. They didn't like to give away the big prizes.
Looks like everyone remembers the fortune telling gypsy in the Penny Arcade. She
spooked me too. You could make a record in a booth for abot a quarter. I remember the
guy with the apron full of coins wondering around yelling, CHANGE.

It's funny how you remember things so differently as a kid. I was looking at this picture
of the boardwalk and don't remember so much trash along the beach. Dirty or not I sure
miss it and wished some of it could have been saved. I still live in Jax and go the beach
often but it's not the same. The new Archive building is one of the best things going.

BOOKS

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:31:35 CDT

Ralph Sistrunk, The Jury's Back

Class of '58

Angel Valley is no place for angels. The town leader is a sociopath with a taste for rape and scripture. The town's sheriff has been shot by the deputy and the married minister has fallen in love with the school marm. The only person desperate to get to Angel Valley is the town playboy and drunk; brutally beaten and left for dead in the desert. On Camel's trek home, he truly enters hell with a group of desperate Indians, bitter Calvary and vicious renegades.

Nath Doughtie, Class of '55, has just published a good novel set in Gainesville, Florida, home of the champion Gators of the University of Florida. Doughtie, a retired judge from Gainesville, wrote about a judge and lawyers and love and tribulation in Gainesville (well, it includes other places in Florida). Anyone familiar with northeast Florida will enjoy it. Shucks, even if you don't have any experience with Alachua County, you'll find it a good read. At $14.31 a copy from Amazon.com, this 306 page novel published by Trafford Publishing on May 14, 2007 is a virtual steal! Click the title, All Rise , and order your copy from Amazon.com!

Blue Texas

W. D. West, Blue Texas

G. W. Reynolds, III. Jetty Man series. See YouTube preview of Jetty Man

What books about Northeast Florida do you like? Perhaps the book only uses part of the area as a setting.

John Grisham, The Brethren uses Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach.

Larry Baker, The Flamingo Rising purports to take place on the shore between Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine. The characters go often to St. Augustine and Jacksonville.

Amelia Clinch, Murder in Fernandina was written by a writers' group in Fernandina. Not bad and has a lot of local history included.

David Tuttle, The Leopard of Fenandina (A Lt. Wilson Mystery) uses information from the earlier book (Tuttle was one of the writers' group). It's a much better read.

A serial killer is on the loose in La La Land, but you may die laughing before the next victim is found.

Dan Anderson - Class of 1963

Chauncey McFadden, a portly and low-rent PI, may be in over his head when he is hired to find a murderer who kills female victims in a most unusual way. The trail of this serial killer leads through a cast of zany and memorable characters that includes a quirky police lieutenant, a crime syndicate boss, a secret government intelligence agency, and an international consortium of terrorists. The body count climbs as Chauncey battles danger and intrigue to bring the killer to justice.

Bad Vibrations is an unforgettable romp through the seamy noir underbelly of Southern California, and shows how much fun reading can be in the hands of an irreverent craftsman. It is already the winner of 5 literary awards:

The Independent Publishers IPPY Award—Silver Medal for Best Regional Fiction 2009
The Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Award for Best Published Mystery 2008
The Books and Authors Best Mystery Book of the Year Award 2008
The Rockway Press Best Novel Prize in their International Writing Competition 2006
The Florida Writers Association Lighthouse Book Award in their mystery-suspense category 2008

Check out Dan's website at www.murdermayhemmalice.com and email him at dananderson305@gmail.com.

Copies can be ordered through any bookstore such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, BooksaMillion, etc. or via the internet at www.amazon.com, www.bn.com, www.borders.com or www.booksamillion.com. Have a Kindle? Ebooks can be ordered from www.amazon.com.

Fletcher Yearbooks/Class Rings

DeniseJames — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:49:07 CDT

ANNUALS OR YEARBOOKS OR CLASS RINGS

If you want to ask about the availability of a Fletcher annual/yearbook (The Senator) or if you seek a Fletcher class ring, you can do it on this interactive site by giving your name, email address or telephone number, whether you seek a annual or a ring, and for what year.

Name Denise LeBlanc -James
Email aneecee@comcast.net
Telephone Number 904-962-1026
Annual year 1972
Ring size and year

If you have a Fletcher annual/yearbook (The Senator) or Fletcher class ring that you would like to make available, please post the following information:
Name
Email Address
Telephone Number
Annual year
Ring size and year

The persons involved make their own arrangements. I and this Web site are simply providing an interactive space.

Jax Beach Seabirds, 1952-54

donmabry — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:24:12 CST

Baseball on the Beach

Bobby Trump, Sr. (died 12/14/2008)

1952 Sea Birds at Start of Season

Bat Boy Ron Wingate '58

The Jetties

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:15:29 CDT

Jacksonville

donmabry — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:46:11 CDT

100 Years Anniversary

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Fletcher Jr-Sr High School

donmabry — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:43:44 CDT

FLETCHER TURNS 70 ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Fletcher Reunion and Cocktail Party at the Beaches Museum and History Center on April 21, 2007
Photos by Hank Wilkinson, available at BAHS


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david bass

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:31:53 CDT

DAVID BASS WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST LAID BACK PEOPLE THAT EVER DREW A BREATH.ONE TIME HE TOLD ME THAT HE DIDN’T HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE BECAUSE HE DIDN’T NEED ONE BECAUSE HE NEVER LEFT PALM VALLEY.HE WAS AFFECTIONATELY NAMED THE UNOFFICIAL MAYOR OF PALM VALLEY.COOTER BROWN WAS ANOTHER ONE OF HIS HANDLES.YOU COULD SEE HIM CASUALLY STROLLING ALONG THE ROAD OR LEANING ON THE RAILING OF THE OLD COMMUNITY CENTER..KNOWN TO HOIST A BEER AT THE FISH CAMP ,NORMA’S OR THE BIG CYPRESS LIKE MOST OF US DID ON OCCASION.HIS SALVAGE YARD SEEMED TO KEEP HIM WELL FED AND HAPPY.DAVID EVEN HAD A CAMEO APPEARANCE IN A MOVIE AT EDDIE FEAS’S FISH CAMP WHICH EDDIE RENAMED AFTER THE MOVIE ‘S NAME FOR IT WHEN USED AS A SET DUBBED IT THE BLUE MOON SALOON.
HIS PASSING WAS A GREAT LOSS FOR US ALL BUT HIS SOFT CASUAL SPIRIT STILL WHISPERS AS ONE DRIVES ALONG CANAL BLVD ON A SLEEPY SUMMER DAY….TERRIFIC SENSE OF HUMOR THAT GUY..ALWAYS WONDERED IF HE WAS JUST PUTTING ME ON.ABOUT THAT LICENSE THING
WERT THE SINGING SOUL OF PALM VALLEY by Jim Hayes
Anonymous Jun 24, 9:55 PM EDT Watch One day as I was talking to my nephew I heard this voice singing high and loud and asked him who that was and he said oh thats wert we call him wild man...any how he rode by on a bicycle singing with all his heart and not a care in the world.and on down the road .one day some time later i was fishing off a dock at the end of that same road..canal blvd ... and up came wert he had a propeller mounted on his handlebars and I asked him why.and he said it makes it go faster...not being an aeronautical engineer i could not fault his reasoning and will not today.. i asked him how he could sing with such joy and abandon and he said it just made him feel good so why not do it.i asked him to sing a song for me and he sat on a piling and belted out a beautiful totally unfettered song to me.....i told him i was happy i had the opportunity to meet him and got in my car and drove away with a warm glow inside thinking how wonderful it is to have someone like that around...they say he would sing at two in the morning sometimes and i thought to myself i wouldnt mind like the sentry or sailor..ding ding 2 o clock and all is well....that young man was killed by a drunk driver one night while riding down the road ...but like john denver and annies song this young man is a saint to me and always will be ....he lived on wilderness trail in palm valley...not a voice crying in the wilderness but a voice singing instead..like a new thing coming...leaving old behind

WERT THE SINGING SOUL

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:25:11 CDT

WERT THE SINGING SOUL OF PALM VALLEYby Jim Hayes
Anonymous Jun 24, 9:55 PM EDT Watch One day as I was talking to my nephew I heard this voice singing high and loud and asked him who that was and he said oh thats wert we call him wild man...any how he rode by on a bicycle singing with all his heart and not a care in the world.and on down the road .one day some time later i was fishing off a dock at the end of that same road..canal blvd ... and up came wert he had a propeller mounted on his handlebars and I asked him why.and he said it makes it go faster...not being an aeronautical engineer i could not fault his reasoning and will not today.. i asked him how he could sing with such joy and abandon and he said it just made him feel good so why not do it.i asked him to sing a song for me and he sat on a piling and belted out a beautiful totally unfettered song to me.....i told him i was happy i had the opportunity to meet him and got in my car and drove away with a warm glow inside thinking how wonderful it is to have someone like that around...they say he would sing at two in the morning sometimes and i thought to myself i wouldnt mind like the sentry or sailor..ding ding 2 o clock and all is well....that young man was killed by a drunk driver one night while riding down the road ...but like john denver and annies song this young man is a saint to me and always will be ....he lived on wilderness trail in palm valley...not a voice crying in the wilderness but a voice singing instead..like a new thing coming...leaving old behind

BUCK BUCHANAN

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DAVID BASS COOTER BROWN

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:42:18 CDT

Neptune Beach

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:26:05 CDT

Neptune Beach, Florida Before 1931

Buck Buchanan painters retribution

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:50:49 CDT

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North Jacksonville Beach

donmabry — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:51:35 CDT

Photo courtesy of
Aaron Dailey
www.aarondailey.com
aaron.dailey@gmail.com

Beach Barriers, 1942

Band

donmabry — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:10:00 CDT

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South Jacksonville Beach

Anonymous — Tue, 15 May 2007 18:01:03 CDT

Pass to the Jacksonville Beaches, WWII