STRAND, JARROD G   (FMHS 2003)
HERRINGTON, MARY "EVELYN" (MOTT) (FMHS 1953)
NASH, NANCY (GILL) (FMHS 1941)
GEARY, VELMA HARRIET (SCOTT) (FMHS 1952)
HUDSON, BRUCE WYETH (FMHS 1964) 
WARD, IMA LEE (EVANS) (FMHS 1932)
DOOLEY, REBA (DAUGHTREY)(FMHS 1955)
BAKER, KENNETH EDWIN "KENNY" (FMHS 1958)
PASKELL, DARRELL KEVIN (FMHS 1978)
BATTEY, MARTHA (GAGE) (BARNES) (FMHS 1934)
DEAN, ROBERT STERLING (FMHS 1935)
NIPPER, RICHARD EDWIN SR (FMHS 1962)
TRAVIS, HAROLD EDWIN SR (FMHS 1942)
PREVATT, EUGENE "GENE" (FMHS 1950)
PURSLEY, WALTER LANGFORD "PERK" (FMHS 1935)
BRYANT, CHARLES CHESTER JR (FMHS 1963)
DAVIS, PAULINE (WHITE) (FMHS 1935)
DAVIS, KING WALTER JR (FMHS 1951)
MILLER, RALPH ELLIS (FMHS 1943)
WARREN, PHYLLIS CAROL (CLEARY)  (FMHS 1959)
CANNON, KELLY LEE (FMHS 1974)
BASS, VIRGINIA LEE "GINGER" (SHEPPARD) (FMHS 1957)
PARKER, DAVID LEE   (FMHS 1965)
LOYD, BARBARA JEANETTE (NOACK) (FMHS 1957)
REAVES, HERBERT BURNUM "HERB" (FMHS 1947)
HAYFORD, MAXWELL MORRIS "MAX" (FMHS 1973)
STROUP, CLAUDE LEE JR (FMHS 1938)
PERSONS, MARK LOUIS (FMHS 1979)
JENSON, JULIE ANNE (LESSEY) (FMHS 1975)
SUMNER, MADELINE (MEYER) (FMHS 1941)
SINGLETON, EMMA LOUISE (HUGGINS) (FMHS 1959)
FLOYD, THOMAS CALVIN "TOMMY" (FMHS 1957)
SOLOMON, ALLIE (SWETT) (FMHS 1935)
SMITH, SANDRA DENICE "NIECE" (DAVIS) (FMHS 1976)
SKINNER, FRED SR (FMHS 1941)
FUTCH, ELMO KENNETH   (FMHS 1943)
NIPPER, CHARLES HARRY "CHUCK" (FMHS 1952)
BLOUNT, FRANCES LENORA "FRANNIE" (FINGER) (FMHS 1937)
DADDERIO, GEORGIANA (PONZIO) (FMHS 1964)
GLARUM, GARY JOHN (FMHS 1959) 
JONES, JUSTIN MICHAEL (FMHS 1996)
KELLY, NICHOLAS CLEMENT "NICK" (FMHS 1940)
YEOMANS, FRANKLIN DAVID "FRANK" (FMHS 1954)
HONC, AUGUSTA ANNE (SISTER VINCENT) (FMHS 1942)
SATCHELL, HAROLD C "BUDDY"/"HAL" (FMHS 1941)
VALENTINE, KATHLEEN "KITTY" (SWEET)(LINDENMAYER) (FMHS 1947)
SHOEMAKER, JOHN WISE "JOHNNY" (FMHS 1941)
PUGLISI, NANCY (MARTIN) (FMHS 1951)
PHILLIPS, LINDA MAE (GLAZE) (FMHS 1969)
CLARK, SUSAN LEE "SUE" (MCSPEDON) (FMHS 1958)
JOHNSON, ANNIE LEE (FMHS 1934)
NALLE, WILLIAM T "BILLY"/"LOVEY" (FMHS 1939)
BRADEN, GERALD STEVENS "GERRY" (FMHS 1958)
HOWARD EDDIE NOLEN (FMHS 1949)
BROWN, JOEL CARTER (FMHS 1955)
SCHOOLEY, OSWALD SAMUEL "SAM" (FMHS 1948)









JARROD G STRAND          (FMHS 2003)            2006-07-06

Jarrod G. Strand, 21, of Fort Myers, died July 3, 2006. A graduate of 
Fort Myers High School International Baccalaureate program, Jarrod was 
a student at Florida Gulf Coast University. 

Jarrod is survived by his parents, Dennis and Starr Strand of Fort 
Myers, paternal grandmother, Winnie Strand, Aunt and Uncle, Linda and 
Leo Cross, cousins Leo Cross, Jr., and Larry Cross all of Madison, 
Wisconsin. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2006 from the chapel 
of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State rd 82. The family will 
receive friends Friday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. 

Lee Memorial Park 
334-4880. 
 
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MARY "EVELYN" HERRINGTON MOTT    (FMHS 1953)   2003-04-26

Mrs. Mary 'Evelyn' Mott of Lakeland, Florida died of cancer, Friday, 
April 25, 2003, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

Born in Opp, Alabama on December 26, 1935, she came to Lakeland from 
Fort Myers in 1962. She retired from the Polk County School Board 
where she taught at Webster Avenue and Combee Elementary for 26 years.

Mrs. Mott is preceded in death by her parents, Delmer and Audrey 
Herrington and brother Larry Herrington. She is survived by her 
husband M.B. 'Bud' Mott, son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Scarlett 
Mott, sister, Debra D. Herrington and five grandchildren.
==PICTURE==

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel. 
Services will follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be 
made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, Florida 
33823.

Via Debra, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


NANCY NASH (GILL)       (FMHS 1941)       2006-07-06

GILL, NANCY NASH, 83, of N. Fort Myers, died Monday. 
Arrangements by National Cremation Society. 
==PICTURE==

From Jeanette, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


VELMA HARRIET GEARY SCOTT     (FMHS 1952)      2006-07-16

On Thursday, July 13, Velma Scott lost her short battle with cancer. 
Her last days were spent at home where she was surrounded by what was 
most precious to her, her family. Born in Rochester, New York, Velma 
moved to Fort Myers in her teens where she soon met and married Bruce 
J. Scott. She was a politician's wife for many years. She was very 
active in her church and her community. She was a gracious host who 
loved entertaining in her historic home. Velma had a vast knowledge of 
the history and development of Fort Myers and its people. Her father 
developed much of Matlacha and Pine Island where you will find streets 
named for her and her children. She had a true passion for antiques 
but her greatest joy was her children and her grandchildren. She 
excelled at being "the best grandma ever" and it was a title she 
delighted in.

She is survived by her sister, Janet Drake, children Bruce C. Scott 
and Cheryl Scott Arpasi, and her grandchildren; Amy Scott Miller, 
Christy Scott Rigsby, Aaron Arpasi, Whitney Arpasi, and Emily Scott. 
She also leaves behind three great grandchildren, Hannah, Brieanna, 
and Naomi Miller, and many, many friends whose lives were deeply 
touched by this extraordinary person. ==PICTURE==

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19th, 5-7 pm, at Harvey-
Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, with a 
Funeral Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 am. 
Interment will follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. 

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BRUCE WYETH HUDSON   (FMHS 1964)               7/31/2006

Bruce W. Hudson, M.D., born Feb. 25, 1946, in Waterbury, CT, moved 
with his family to Fort Myers, FL, in 1946, at 9 months of age. He was 
the son of the late Gerald C. Hudson, who was an architect with the 
firm, Bail-Horton & Associates of Fort Myers and Bradenton, which 
designed the original plans for Manatee Memorial Hospital, and Muriel 
K. Hudson, who trained at Massachusetts General in Boston, MA, and 
worked as a nurse, for Dr. Harvey Cushing, and later at Lee Memorial 
Hospital in Fort Myers, from whom Bruce learned his love for medicine. 
A graduate of Fort Myers High School class of 1964, he was president 
of Student Council and Key Club, the recipient of Student of the Year 
award, and was lieutenant governor for Florida (Key Club in 1962). He 
organized a band group called the ''Dynamics'' Rock N Roll Band, in 
which he played base guitar and drums. The Dynamics played under A.J. 
Perry Production at various places, including the Bradenton 
Auditorium, and they were also the warm-up band for Ray Stevens and 
many others. 

In 1970, he earned his B.S. degree at the University of 
Florida and then attended Florida State studying medical sciences for 
two years. He then entered medical school, at the University of 
Florida, graduating with a MD degree in 1975. He served his internship 
and residency at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, but served the 
last year of his residency at University of Florida. In 1978 he moved 
to Arcadia, FL, starting his first practice in internal medicine, 
until 1982, when he moved to Bradenton and practiced until 2006. He 
practiced medicine for 28 years. His many accomplishments include 
receiving the honor of Doctor of The Year in 2002, he was past 
president of the Medical Society in 1986, Chairman of the Board of 
Trustees at Blake Medical Center, Chairman of the Hospital Morbidity 
and Mortality Committee and organizing board member of Coast Bank. He 
was also a member of the downtown Kiwanis Club, a member and elder of 
First Presbyterian Church and was an active supporter of Manatee 
County Young Life.

He is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Elaine Moore Hudson; son, 
Nathan Wyeth Hudson; two sisters, Judith Lefkowitz, of Nashville, TN, 
and Meredith Marcum, of La Belle, FL; and a brother, Gareth Hudson, of 
Fort Myers, FL. ==PICTURE==

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 5, 11a.m., at First 
Presbyterian Church, 1402 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Dr. Bruce W. Hudson 
Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Blake Medical Center Auxiliary, 2020 
59th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Arrangements by Griffith Cline 
Funeral Home. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


IMA LEE WARD (EVANS)   (FMHS 1932)          8/2/2006

Ima Lee Ward Evans, native Floridian and member of a pioneering Fort 
Myers family, died peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2006 at the age 
of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Bill Sr.

She was a 1932 graduate of Fort Myers High School, Florida State 
College for Women (FSU) and a member of the Tice United Methodist 
Church. She was a leader and member of numerous community and civic 
organizations throughout her life. She wrote a community column for 
many years for the News-Press, taught elementary school, and 
eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service. 

Family and friends knew her as a loving and caring person who was 
independent-minded and consistently ahead of her time. 

Leaving to cherish her memory is a son and his wife, Bill Jr. and 
Cathy Evans, a daughter and her husband, Mary Ann and Tommy Lee, a 
granddaughter and her husband, Maggie and Mark Greenwald, 3 step-
grandchildren, Tommy Lee, Jumelia Lee, and Amy Wagner, 2 great-
grandsons, Mark Evans Greenwald and William Scott Greenwald and 
numerous nieces and nephews. 

No services were planned. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to 
the Tice United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral 
Home of Fort Myers.  ==PICTURE==

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REBA DOOLEY (DAUGHTREY)       (FMHS 1955)        8/7/2006

Reba "Dooley" Daughtrey beloved mother and grandmother and friend 
passed away August 5, 2006. She was a 5th generation Lee County 
native. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy A. Daughtrey, Sr. 

Survived by sister, Faye DeLacey, Betty Blankenship, Anna Marie 
Levens, brothers, Edward, Mickey and William Dooley Jr., and her 
children, Steve, Troy, (Angela) Sharon (Randy) Bessette, David, Lena 
(Rob) Russell, grandchildren, Melissa (Billy), Alan, Kelli, Jacob, 
Lindsay, Morgan, Erin, Keith , Shane, Gina, Nick, Kristi, and great-
grandchildren; Austin, Isaac, Tanner, Byron and many others who called 
her "Mom" or Granney". ==PICTURE==

Services for relatives only at 10 AM Tuesday, August 8th at Anderson 
Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL. 
Reception at 1 PM at Troy's for relatives and friends. In lieu of 
flowers, the family requests donations to Hope Hospice. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


KENNETH EDWIN "KENNY" BAKER     (FMHS 1958)      8/15/2006

Kenneth Edwin "Kenny" Baker, 66, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of 
Cleveland, OH, passed away August 12, 2006. Kenneth was born 
March 15, 1940 in Cleveland to Captain J. Edwin and Agnes Baker. 

He moved with his parents to Fort Myers Beach, FL in 1952. Kenneth 
graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1958 and then attended the 
University of Florida and received his degree in Math Education in 
1969. Kenneth then proceeded to teach for Lee County Schools. He also 
was employed by Sprint, retiring in 1999 after 20 years of service.

He was a member of many clubs and organizations. Most importantly, 
he was devoted to his family and church.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Baker, nee Randall, whom he married 
in 1968; daughters, Monique (Kevin) Sims of Cape Coral, FL and Colleen 
(Rocky) Stubbs of Kanab, UT; son, Duane (Jennie) Baker of Lynchburg, 
VA; sister, Loretta (Jack) Porter of Fort Myers Beach, FL; brothers, 
Donald (Sue) Baker of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Jim (Margie) Baker of 
Kettering, OH; ten grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
==PICTURE==

A memorial service will be celebrated Friday, August 18, 2006 at 2:00 
PM at the Lehigh Acres Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 
Day Saints, 315 Richmond Ave. N., Lehigh Acres, FL 33972. Memorials in 
Kenneth's name are suggested to the Humanitarian Fund at the Church. 

Walter Shikany's
Bonita Funeral Home
239-992-4982

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


DARRELL KEVIN "DP" PASKELL      (FMHS 1978)      9/1/2006

Mr. Darrell Kevin Paskell of Miami, Florida entered a new phase of 
life on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. Darrell was the son of Mrs. Minnie 
E. Miles born on December 9, 1960 in Fort Myers, Florida. His friends 
affectionately knew Darrell as "DP". He was educated in the schools of 
Lee County, graduating from Fort Myers High School and attending Miami 
Dade College and Lively Technical School earning a certificate in 
Barbering skills. Darrell was employed as a loan consultant with 
Charter Mortgage Corporation in Miami, Florida. 

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his mother, Minnie; 
daughters, Capitoria and Dasheema; aunts, special cousins, god family, 
special friends of Fort Myers and Miami. ==PICTURE==

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the 
Friendship Church of God In Christ, 3402 Dale St., Fort Myers, at 2 
PM. Visitation hours are from 6-8 PM at the James C. Boyd Funeral Home 
on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


MARTHA BATTEY (GAGE) (BARNES)       (FMHS 1934)   8/19/2006

Martha Battey Barnes, 89, of Fort Myers, died at Lee Memorial Hospital 
on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, following a courageous battle with an 
internal illness.

Martha was born July 5, 1917, in Fort Myers to Antoinette Pearl Menge 
Battey and Robert Battey. Martha was the great-granddaughter of 
Captain Francis Asbury Hendry. Martha took great pride in being part 
of the pioneering Hendry family and looked forward to participating in 
the Hendry family reunion annually. The Battey heritage was also 
important to her due to her great-grandfather's contributions in the 
field of medicine. Dr. Robert Battey was a Civil War field surgeon, 
and later in charge of various hospitals. Dr. Battey also attended to 
Queen Victoria of England as a specialist. A monument was erected in 
Rome, GA to Dr. Battey with inscriptions that could apply to Martha. 
Each of the four sides of the monument is inscribed with a word that 
describes the virtues of Dr. Battey: "Honesty-Courage-Modesty-
Fidelity."

Martha graduated from Fort Myers High School (1934) and attended 
Florida State University for Women. During WW2, Martha was in charge 
of over 100 office workers at Buckingham Army Airfield. Martha was the 
owner of the Bizarre Bazaar which sold square dance dresses, many of 
which she had made by hand. Martha was also the owner of the Carousel 
Kindergarten, which she ran out of her home on McGregor Boulevard for 
over 15 years. She took great pride in teaching some of Fort Myers' 
most prominent citizens. She was married to John Gage from 1939 to 
1949 and then met the love of her life, Dick Barnes, and the happy 
couple was married from 1955 until his death in 1984. 

Martha is survived by her sister, Frances Battey Curtis (George) of 
Tampa, children, Anne (Hyman) Field of Washington, D.C., Silky Hill of 
Flat Rock, NC, Dick, Jr. (Susan) of Cape Coral, and Stephanie (Ken) 
Bass of Fort Myers; grandchildren are David Field and Elizabeth Field 
(Chris) Singer of Washington, D.C., Silky (Devin) Wheeler and Summer 
Kole of Fort Myers, Joe Blum, Kristen Blum, Richard Barnes, III, Brett 
Barnes, and Michael Barnes of Cape Coral, and Rachel Bass of 
Gainesville, and great-grandsons, Justin Kole and Eli Kole-Davis of 
Ft. Myers, Henry Singer of Washington, D.C. Martha is further survived 
by many other relatives and friends that she made during her 89 years 
of consideration and love. She was a teacher, a traveler, a lover, and 
a best friend to the lucky ones that crossed her path. She will be 
missed and honored forever as a true lady of the South. 

Private graveside funeral services for Martha Battey Barnes were held 
Friday, August 18th, at Frierson-Hendry Cemetery in Fort Myers. The 
family requests that any memorials be sent to the Hendry Family 
Scholarship fund at Edison Community College in memory of Martha 
Battey Barnes. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home of Fort Myers is in 
charge of arrangements. Please contact the funeral home for memorial 
donation address information. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press



ROBERT STERLING DEAN         (FMHS 1935)        9/4/2006

Robert Sterling Dean, Sr., 89, of Fort Myers, passed away on Saturday, 
September 2, 2006.

Robert was born on September 29, 1916 in Benton, Harbor, MI to Charles 
Wentworth and Helen (Schuster) Dean. The Dean family moved from Benton 
Harbor to Jacksonville, FL when Robert was just 2 years old. Robert 
wed Nancy Louise Alderman in 1935, and he was drafted into the U.S. 
Army in 1943, serving in Korea (?) and the South Pacific. He worked 
with his father at Weld Rite, where he learned his life-long trade. 
Later, Robert taught welding at Buckingham Air force Base. He was the 
founder of two businesses: Bob Dean Welding in 1947, and Dean Steel 
Buildings in 1949. Robert was a member and Past-President of Royal 
Palm Yacht Club, a member of both the Elks Lodge and Kiwanis Club, a 
partner in the establishment of WEVU TV, a board member of First 
Commerce Bank, and a Parishioner at First United Methodist Church in 
Fort Myers. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Nancy "Nan" Louise 
Alderman Dean 1933, his two sons, Robert Sterling "Robin" (Kathy) 
Dean, Jr. (FMHS 1956), of Alva , and Charles Wallace (Karen) Dean 
(FMHS 1959) of Fort Myers, his grandchildren, Robert Sterlin "Rob" 
Dean III (FMHS 1977) of Seattle, WA, Jon (Merry) Dean of Fort Myers, 
Julie (Gary) Griffin of Ft. Myers, Liane (Mike) McHugh of Fort Myers, 
Ashley (Tony) Miles of Fort Myers, Nan Dean of Fort Myers, Julie (Ken) 
Fisher of Rome, GA, Jeanie (Jeff) Richards of Fort Myers, Charlotte 
(Berk) Edwards of Fort Myers, 

15 great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Charlie Fisher, Jeffrey Richards, 
Alex, Emily, and Jessica Edwards, Emory, Amy, Aaron, and Rachael Dean, 
Jordan and Megan Griffin, and Gareth, Dylan, and Elizabeth McHugh, and 
a brother, Wilbur (Mickie) Maris of Lahabra, CA. His brother, Milton 
Dean, preceded Robert in death.  ==PICTURE==

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 6th, 5-7 pm, at 
Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers. 
Funeral services will be announced in the coming days. Harvey-
Engelardt-Metz Funeral Home of Fort Myers is in charge of 
arrangements.

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RICHARD EDWIN NIPPER SR    (FMHS 1962)      2006-06-21

Richard Edwin Nipper, 62, a native of Fort Myers passed away Sunday 
June 18. He was born September 29, 1943 to the late Ben and Mary 
Nipper. Richard played Little League Baseball in Fort Myers and was 
honored in 2005 for outstanding records that are still unbroken. 
Richard was a coach for Pop Warner Football and Little League. He 
served in the US Army and was a member of the National Guard, he 
worked for nearly 30 years for Merita Bread and retired as an area 
manager. He had a great love for people and never met a stranger.

Mr. Nipper is survived by his wife Janet, 5 children: Cheryl, Tracy, 
Kelly, Ricky, Barbara, 2 stepsons: Stephen and Daren Shiver, 17 
grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; his brother Robert Nipper of Fort 
Myers and sister Patricia Nipper of Fort Myers. He was predeceased by 
his parents and brother Wayne Nipper. ==PICTURE==

A funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted in Wesleyn 
United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon St., Fort Myers, on Wednesday at 
11 AM, the family will receive friends at the Fort Myers Memorial 
Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 PM.

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HAROLD EDWIN TRAVIS SR    (FMHS 1942)       9/12/2006

Harold Edwin Travis, Sr., age 83, of Fort Myers, passed away September 
10, 2006 in Fort Myers. He was born Nov. 7, 1922 in Atlanta, GA to 
Calvin Travis Sr. and Monteen (Mark) Travis. He served in the Army Air 
Corp during World War II & Air Force during Korea. He was Owner-
Operator of Travis Refrigeration. 

Survivors include his wife: Marjorie R. (Starkey) Travis, sons: Harold 
E. Travis, Jr. (Jeanette) of Lehigh Acres and Mark E. Travis (Kelly) of 
Fort Myers, daughters: Marjorie Kay Travis of Fort Myers and Betty 
Jane Swails (Michael) of Ft. Myers, grandchildren: Bridget, Ginger, 
Timothy, Teresa, Michelle, Jason and Jimmy and great-grandchildren: 
Cheyenne, Gwen, Colt, Jaylin, Gracie and McKenzie. ==PICTURE==

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. at the 
Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Fort Myers with a funeral service beginning 
at 8:00 pm with Chaplain Bob Moore of Hope Hospice officiating. A 
graveside committal will be Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery 
in Arcadia with military honors by the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of 
flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Cir., 
Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.

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EUGENE "GENE" PREVATT   (FMHA 1950)       9/19/2006

Eugene "Gene" Prevatt, 75, of Mt. Ida Arkansas and formerly of Ft. 
Myers, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2006.

Gene was born on September 14, 1931 in Ft. Myers to Charley and Rhoda 
Prevatt. Gene was a 1950 graduate of Ft. Myers High School, where he 
was a football and track standout (1947-1949). Gene was a fullback on 
the first team chosen for All South Florida Conference and was also 
chosen to play in the Florida State High School All Star Football game 
in Tampa in 1950. Gene then joined the Marines, serving in the Korean 
War where he received the Purple Heart. Gene was self employed until 
retiring first to Lakeport, Florida where he enjoyed many years of 
fishing and later moved to Mt. Ida, Arkansas, where he has lived for 
the past 15 years. He was a member of Lake Ouchita Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Yvonne, 3 children, 
Mark (Conita) Prevatt, Marla (Nick) Powell, and Gena Prevatt, all of 
Ft. Myers, 2 step-children, Gary (Trish) Stanley of Mt. Ida, Ark., and 
Jackie (Ray) Warren in Indianapolis, IN, 5 grandchildren, Travis, 
Triesta, Jessie, Morgan, and Cole, 5 great-grandchildren, Lane, Raif, 
Wylan, Jamie Jean, and Whitlee, 2 sisters, Lucile West of Dothan, AL, 
and Betty Herzog of Cape Coral. Gene was preceded in death by his wife 
of 34 years, Shirlee (Denkhaus), and 10 brothers and sisters, Walter, 
Mack, Percey, Perry, Charles, Marie, Bill, Jim, Ruth, and Johnny.
==PICTURE==

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 21st, 10-11 am, 
at Crossroads Baptist Church, 4679 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, with a 
funeral service to follow at 11:00. Interment will be at Fort Myers 
Memorial Gardens. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home of Fort Myers is 
in charge of arrangements.
 
Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press



WALTER LANGFORD "PERK" PURSLEY (FMHS 1935)          10-1-2006

Walter Langford Pursley, died September 29, at the age of 88 under 
the kind care of the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. 

Walter is survived by Billie, his wife of 65 years, two daughters, 
Linda Leckey of Tampa, Tricia Pursley, Pass-A-Grille, and a son, 
Walter Pursley, Jr., Anna Marie Island; grandchildren are Lillie 
McPherson, Rock Hill, SC, Leah Armstrong, Tampa, Lila Leckey, Miami, 
Charlie Pursley, Palm City; great-grandchildren are PJ and Sophie 
McPherson.

Walter's love of horticulture and his business career began long ago 
in his home town of Fort Myers. Though St. Petersburg was his home 
since the early 1940s when he was the Army Air Corp Base Commander at 
the Pinellas Airfield, he continued to say the he felt most at home 
after crossing the Caloosahatchee River. Pursley descended from a long 
line of early Florida pioneers; noteworthy was his great-grandfather 
Capt. Francis Asbury Hendry for whom Hendry County was named. Further 
noted, growing up with his grandfather Capt. Fred Menge, Pursley 
regularly enjoyed the company of Menge's friends, Henry Ford and 
Thomas Edison. Doubtless, the inventive spirit of these brilliant men 
sparked Pursley's belief that he could achieve his dreams. Pursley's 
entrepreneurial tenacity made him a leader the turf grass industry, 
where he was often honored and widely credited for raising its 
standards. Career highlights include the exclusive introduction to the 
market of specialized grasses, such as "Seville" St. Augustine. 
Pursley's marketing genius made the term "rooted grass plug" a 
household word. He was the first to bring to the public a "do-it-
yourself" concept of lawn establishment, selling countless millions of 
pre-rooted grass plugs from Florida to Texas. Pursley holds a U.S. 
Patent for "Cashmere", a zoysia grass he discovered growing up in the 
Florida Keys. As a young man, he acquired a love of fresh cut flowers 
while flying gladiolus bulbs from Cuba as owner of an air freight 
business. One of his first retail venues was a concession at Webb's 
City, as well as a florist, The Flower Dell, that he owned and 
operated from two locations on Central Avenue. Later, as his turf 
endeavors developed, Pursley saw a need for the public to have a 
"window" to his turf farms in Manatee County, and he eventually opened 
nine full service retail garden centers throughout the Tampa Bay area. 
Along another avenue of interest, Pursley was a pioneer in planned 
community developments in Pasco and Manatee Counties with involvements 
in golf course communities, such as Magnolia Valley in New Port 
Richie, and River Club in Bradenton. He loved fishing, golfing, 
flying, bird-watching, and traveling. He adored his family and 
traveled frequently with them, often spending six months of the year 
in North Wales. While the cities of St. Petersburg, Bradenton and 
Fort Myers are surely more beautiful as a result of his donations of 
thousands of Washingtonia Palms, his family and friends are equally 
graced as a result of his impact on their lives. ==PICTURE==

A private graveside service will be held at the Frierson-Hendry 
Cemetery in Fort Myers, Pursley's family cemetery.
 
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CHARLES CHESTER BRYANT JR     FMHS 1963         10/3/2006

Charles Chester Bryant, Jr., 61, a resident of Springwood Court 
Assisted Living in Fort Myers, died Saturday, September 30, 2006. Mr. 
Bryant was born in Ft. Myers on September 30, 1945, and lived in the 
Lee County area for most of his life. He was a lifelong member of the 
Central United Methodist Church serving on many committees and 
councils, was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir.

Chester served in the US Navy and was sent for two years of duty in 
Viet Nam where he received various medals and citations for his 
service.

He is survived by his sisters Sarah Bergquist, Joyce Henderson; nieces 
April Kimball, Cindy Grimes (Bob), Amanda Grimard (Cameron); nephews 
Bill Bergquist (Bonnie), Royce Henderson; great nieces and nephews 
Melissa Kimball, Caitlin Henderson, Robby and Bryant Grimes, Colby and 
Morgan Grimard, Christa, Joanna, Joseph, Stephen, Rebekah and Julia 
Bergquist plus many friends who will miss him. ==PICTURE==

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the 
Central United Methodist Church on the corner of Edison and Grand 
Avenues in Ft Myers. Pastor Patrick Harrington will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central United 
Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

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PAULINE DAVIS (WHITE)   (FMHS 1935)      February 24, 1999

Pauline Davis White, 82, of Tallahassee, died Tuesday. The service 
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Culley's MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel 
(877-8191), with burial at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park.  Family 
will receive friends from 1130 a.m. to 100 p.m. Friday at the funeral 
home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Resource 
Center of Tallahassee, P.O. Box 3553, Tallahassee, 32315. 

A native of Olga, she had lived in Tallahassee since 1988.  She was a 
Cub Scout leader and worked for Prather's Dry Cleaning in Fort Myers.  
She was a member of Tampa Baptist Church and Academy in Tampa. 

She is survived by her husband, Herman E. White of Tallahassee; two 
sons, Richard E. White of Tallahassee and Charles E. White of Silver 
Spring, Md.; a daughter, Carolyn E. Stewart of Lake Charles, La..; and 
five grandchildren. ==PICTURE== 

via R.White, Tallahassee Democrat, Wed, Feb 24, 1999, page 7C


KING WALTER DAVIS JR   (FMHS 1951)        20 June 2004

ABERDEEN, NC - King Walter Davis Jr., 71, of Aberdeen, died Friday, June 
18, 2004, in his home.

Mr. Davis was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Boles Funeral Home 
chapel in Pinehurst by the Rev. Bill Williams.

Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Norma; three sons, Michael D. Davis 
of Orange City, Fla., Donald P. Davis of Jacksonville, Fla., and 
Darrell J. Davis of Greensboro; a brother, Manuel Davis of Fort Myers, 
Fla.; a sister, Barbara Pendarvis of Fort Myers; and five 
grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. 
Box 514, Fayetteville, NC 28302.

 Via R White, from The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer - 20 June 2004


RALPH ELLIS MILLER          (FMHS 1943)       9/28/2006

Ralph E. Miller, 82, of N. Fort Myers passed away September 24, 2006 
in N. Fort Myers. 

Funeral services will be TODAY (9/28/06), 11 AM at Anderson Funeral 
Home. Friends may call from 9:30-11 AM at Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 
Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers. Burial will be at Fort Myers Memorial 
Gardens. 

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PHYLLIS CAROL WARREN (CLEARY)   (FMHS 1959)       October 17, 2005

CLEARY, PHYLLIS C., 64, of Crystal River, formerly of Seminole, died 
Monday (Oct. 17, 2005) in the Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center 
Crystal River. Born in North Star, Mich., she came here in 2001 from 
Seminole, where she lived since 1985. She was a registered nurse for 
House Calls Home Health Care and an alumnus of the Trevecca Nazarene 
College, Nashville. She was a member of the Gulf to Lake Church of 
Crystal River. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Cook, Eldersburg, 
Md.; two sons, Walter S. Mason, Crystal River, and William E. Mason, 
Clearwater; her mother, Clara Warren, Lakeland; two sisters, Janice 
Jeter, Fort Myers, and Virginia Deal, Lakeland; four brothers, David 
Warren, Lakeland, Dale Warren, Wisconsin, Pastor Ronald Warren, 
Sarasota, and Paul Warren, Alturis; and four grandchildren. Heinz 
Funeral Home and Cremation, Inverness.==PICTURE==

via B COOK


KELLY LEE CANNON       (FMHS 1974)           October 16, 2006

Kelly Lee Cannon, of Estero, Florida was called home to her Lord and 
Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2006 at Joanne's House in Bonita 
Springs following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born February 8, 1956 in Bradenton, Florida Kelly grew up and lived 
most of her life in Florida. She graduated from Ft. Myers High School 
in 1974 and from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

After graduation Kelly returned to Florida and combined her love for 
children and her love for the Lord as Director of Children's Ministry. 
Through the years, Kelly shared this love with children at McGregor 
Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Naples, First Baptist Church 
of Cape Coral and First Baptist Church of Estero. Hundreds of children 
and adults found their hope of eternal life in Heaven by trusting 
Christ as their Savior through her compassionate Christian ministries.

Kelly enjoyed her position as Realtor and Builder Rep for Coastal 
Living Homes, and enjoyed her hobby as an accomplished pilot. Kelly 
was a beloved member of First Baptist Church of Estero. 

Kelly is survived by her sister, Hollie Michele Powell; brother, 
Gayland Patrick (Margaret) Cannon; grandmother, Virginia Ryan; nephew, 
Aaron Powell; niece, Rachel Cannon; Aunt Billy Hesch and her many 
friends whose lives she has touched in a special way. 

Kelly is preceded by the passing of her loving parents, Jack and 
Vivian Cannon and her sister Jill Cannon. 

A Celebration to honor Kelly's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Saturday, October 21, 2006 at McGregor Baptist Church, 6750 Colonial 
Blvd., Ft. Myers. The family will receive friends immediately 
following the service. ==PICTURE==

There will be a private burial at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens preceding 
Kelly's Celebration Day.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Kelly's name may be made to Child 
Evangelism Fellowship of SW Florida, P.O. Box 100981, Cape Coral, 
Florida 33910 and Teen Challenge of SW Florida, P.O. Box 60802, Ft. 
Myers, FL 33906

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VIRGINIA RUTH "GINGER" BASS (SHEPPARD) 1957     10/29/2006

Virginia R. Sheppard of Lake Placid and Fort Myers, Florida, died at 
her home in Lake Placid in the loving arms of her husband of 12 years, 
on October 26, 2006, after a short illness of brain cancer.

She was born in Fort Myers to the late Robert Shepherd (Shep) Bass and 
Ruth Virginia Bass. Ginger as she was known, loved life and all of its 
wonders. Bear Island in Collier County, which at one time was owned by 
the Bass Family was a favorite of hers, as was the Gulf of Mexico for 
salt water fishing. After her husband retired from the practice of law 
in Fort Myers, they began a new adventure of their lives by moving to 
Lake Placid. They lived and fished on beautiful Lake Grassy and Lake 
Istokpoga. She was a member of the Board of Directors of DeeAnn 
Lakefront Estates and Chairman of the Garden Committee. The premises 
are beautiful thanks to Ginger and those who helped her. Ginger had 
been a Florist and a Sales Person before she married her husband 
Walter O. Sheppard, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, her children, Keri R. Richards, 
Carroll S. Duncan (J. Thomas) Barbara S. Andrews, (Richard) Walter O. 
Sheppard III, Lucinda S. Sheppard, her grandchildren, Sarah L. Fisher 
(James), Daniel W. Richards, Jr., Jena Walldroff (Chad) Gabe Purser, 
Richard Andrews, Alex Andrews, Lauren A. Sheppard, her great-
grandchildren, Lexis M. Fisher, Caitlyn H. fisher and Kathrine R. 
Walldroff, and her niece Beverly Bass Stawicki. Her brother, Robert 
Shepherd Bass, Jr. predeceased her as did her parents.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 30, 2006 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
at the Phil Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 
Florida. Graveside services will be held the morning of Tuesday, 
October 31, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Old Fort Myers Cemetery.
==PICTURE==

Ginger loved flowers, however, in lieu of flowers, her desire was that 
donations be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 2121 SE Lakeview Drive, 
Sebring, Florida 33870 or Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort 
Myers, Florida 33908. Ginger was our Beautiful and Wonderful Southern 
Lady! We love you dearly, Ginger. Godspeed to your Heavenly Destination.

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DAVID LEE PARKER          (FMHS 1965)      10/29/2006

David Lee Parker, 59, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away at home 
surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. He was 
born in Evansville, Indiana, to Eugene and Helen Brown Parker. David 
moved to Fort Myers, FL, in 1956 and was a graduate of Fort Myers High 
School "Class of 1965." He moved to Punta Gorda in 1989. David was 
past president of the Big Cypress 4-Wheelers. He was the founder of 
the annual Peace River Celtic Festival. David was a member of the 
National Rifle Association, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 2121, 
Port Charlotte, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 
2606, Punta Gorda. As a member of the Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, David 
held the chair of several officer positions, was a former Lodge 
Trustee, past president of the board of directors, and most recently 
was the General Manager for the Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, Inc., a 
position he held until his health forced him to retire. Formerly David 
was bestowed the honor as the Punta Gorda Elks officer of the year.

David is survived by his loving family that includes his wife, Sherri 
Parker of Punta Gorda; children, Sylvia Parker of Cape Coral, FL, Gene 
(Carla) Parker of Lehigh Acres, FL and Amy (Kris) Poulin of North 
Port, FL; sister, Brenda (Mike) Woodson of Fort Myers, FL; grandson, 
Kevin Bush; granddaughter, Madison Poulin; niece, Trena Kidwell; and 
nephew, Marshall Woodson. David is predeceased by his parents and his 
sister, Betty Jean. ==PICTURE==

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of David's life at 1 
p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2006 along the Peace River at the Punta 
Gorda Elks Lodge, 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda.

The family suggests memorial donations in his honor to the Harry-Anna 
Trust Fund c/o Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 511598, Punta Gorda, 
FL 33951-1598.

Arrangements are by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cremation 
Services and Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Punta Gorda.

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BARBARA JEANETTE LOYD (NOACK)   (FMHS 1957)       11/1/2006.

Barbara Noack, 67, of Lawrenceburg, TN died Monday, October 30, 2006 
at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. A native of Fort Myers, she 
was co-owner of Noack Electric.

She is survived by her husband Pete Noack of Lawrenceburg, TN; 3 
daughters Janie Chapman, Shelbyville, TN, Petrina Noack, Lebanon, TN, 
and Barbie Miller, Lawrenceburg, TN; four brothers Larry Loyd, Macon, 
GA, Jerry Loyd, Fayetteville, TN and Charlie Loyd, Lawrenceburg, TN 
and four grandchildren; Jeremy Chapman, Elizabeth Miller, Alex Noack 
and Sarah Noack and well as several nieces and nephews. ==PICTURE==

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military 
Ave., Lawrenceburg, TN. Graveside services and interment will be held 
at Loyd Cemetery, 1 PM Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 with Gary Vance 
officiating. Condolences may be sent to:  www.nealfuneralhome.net

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HERBERT BURNUM "HERB" REAVES SR  (FMHS 1947)          11/3/2006

Herbert B. Reaves, Sr., age 77, passed away on November 1, 2006 in the 
care of Hope Hospice. Herb was born October 16, 1929 in West Palm 
Beach, Florida. He and his family moved to Fort Myers that same year. 

Herb graduated from Fort Myers High school, Class of 1947, where he 
was active in the band and was on the swim team. He attended the 
University of Florida and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. After 
college and ROTC, he was commissioned into the United States Army and 
served in Korea. Upon his return from Korea, he joined the family 
business Reaves and Sons Inc., which his father founded in 1932, and 
where he remained until the business closed in the 1990's. Herb was an 
active member of First United Methodist Church, where he served as 
chairman on the Board of Trustees. For his entire life, he was active 
in the Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, of which he was a founding 
member.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Onnie Reaves and 
his first wife, Ann McLain Reaves. He is survived by his wife, Shirley 
M. Reaves; his son Herbert B. Reaves Jr. (Carol A. Ray); his daughter 
Suzanne McLain Reaves; his grandchildren, Juliann, Lindsay and Casey 
Reaves; his brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Jennie Reaves; his 
nephew Scott Reaves; his stepchildren Patti F. McInnis (Samuel P.); 
John A Fersner (Susan); his step-children Parks McInnis, Savannah and 
Dylan Fersner; and lifelong friends Richard and Katherine Simpson.

He was a compassionate, caring and honorable man in both his personal 
and professional life.

Active Pallbearers: Casey B. Reaves, Samuel P. (Bo) McInnis Jr., 
Samuel P. (Parks) McInnis III, Paul H. Morgan, John C. Morgan, G.T. 
Fox. Honorary Pallbearers: Richard G. Simpson, Charley Weems, Kenneth 
Stewart, Earl Spencer, G.E. Sammons, David Richards, John C. Morgan, 
Garey Butler. ==PICTURE==

The funeral will be Saturday, November 4, 2006 at First United 
Methodist Church in downtown Fort Myers. Visitation will be at 10-11 
AM at the church with the service following at 11 AM. Burial will 
follow at Memorial Gardens on Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either 
Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or The 
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, (239) 936-0555.

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HAYFORD, MAXWELL MORRIS "MAX" (FMHS 1973)

MAXWELL MORRIS "MAX" HAYFORD  (FMHS 1973)

Max Hayford died unexpectedly Oct. 21st while on a business trip in 
Malaysia. Max was born on March 15, 1955, in Fort Myers to the late 
John F. and Jane M. Hayford. He was a 1973 graduate of Fort Myers High 
School, and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University of 
Florida in 1979, majoring in architecture and building construction. 

Max started a career in construction management and his work took him 
to Michigan and later to the San Francisco area. While living and 
working in the San Francisco area, he purchased and lived aboard a 
sailboat named 'MATIVA'. In 1995 he relocated to Southeast Asia and 
worked in many countries including Singapore, Philippines and most 
recently the Kingdom of Brunei.

Max is survived by his wife Preeyanan Hayford and son Max Jr. He is 
survived by his siblings: sister Elizabeth Jane "Betsy" Hayford (FMHS 
1971) and her husband Dennis Moran (Portland, Oregon) and their 
children: Kurt Schuetz, Katie Coyle and Michala Hayford. Max is also 
survived by his brother John Filmore Hayford, III (FMHS 1974) and his 
wife Minta A. Hayford (Okeechobee, Florida) and their children Matthew 
and Nicholas. Max is also survived by his paternal aunt, Ann Bruning 
of Captiva, Florida. ==PICTURE== 

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CLAUDE LEE STROUP JR    (FMHS 1938)         11/12/2006

Claude L. Stroup, 85, of N. Fort Myers died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 
under the care of Hope Hospice. A native of Fort Myers, he was the 
grandson of Larkin Moses Stroup, one of Fort Myers early settlers. He 
was involved in Freight Transportation for 64 years, retiring from 
Beachcomber International in April of 2005. Claude was the Past 
Treasurer of the Fort Myers Power Squadron. He was a veteran of WWII 
who served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, he was also a member 
of the N. Fort Myers First Baptist Church.

Mr. Stroup was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Delores S. 
Stroup. He is survived by a daughter, Naida (Jim) Stebbins of N. Fort 
Myers; a son, C. Lee (Virginia) Stroup of Fort Myers; 3 
granddaughters, Lisa (Frank) Burns of N. Fort Myers, Debbie (Lee) 
Atherton of Windermere, FL and Paula (Randy) Morton of Palmetto, FL; 4 
great-grandchildren, Justin King, Jason King, Kyle Atherton and Cyndi 
Morton, and many beloved nieces and nephews. ==PICTURE==

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 6-8 PM in the 
chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in the N. Fort Myers First Baptist Church 
in N. Fort Myers. Interment will be held in Fort Myers Cemetery. The 
family expresses a sincere thank-you to the staff of Hope Hospice.

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MARK LOUIS PERSONS     (FMHS 1979)             11/21/2006

Mark Louis Persons, 45, of Fort Myers, passed away November 19, 2006 
after an extended illness. He was born in Fort Myers and graduated 
from Fort Myers High School in 1979. After receiving his Associate of 
Arts Degree from Edison Community College, Mark then graduated from 
the University of South Florida with a Bachelors Degree. Mark was a 
well-respected realtor in Boca Grande and Sanibel Island. Mark handled 
death as he did life: with humor and love for his family and friends.

Mark is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Louis (Sarah Rebecca) 
Persons, his brother, Paul David, and wife, Merril, and their 
children; Nicholas Walker and Sarah Katelyn, brother, Jeffrey Alan and 
wife, Evelyn, his aunt, Dr. Anne C. Utley, and her sons; Dr. Kevin 
Utley and wife, Lisa, and their daughters; Anna and Abigail, Jeffrey 
and wife, Gina, and their sons; Walker and Wyatt, and Stephan and 
wife, Caroline, aunt Kittye Hardin and husband, Stan, aunt Julie 
Clark, great-aunts, Sarah Miller and Janie Clark, and other aunts, 
Mrs. Lois Messler of Fort Myers and Mrs. Charles Persons, and her 
daughters; Julie and Tina of Sanford, FL, and friends, Dr. and Mrs. 
Hamilton Hunt of Tampa, as well as many other special friends. Mark is 
preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Persons of Fort Myers, uncles, Charles Persons of Sanford and Jack 
Persons of Fort Myers, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George 
(Virginia) Walker of Friendship, TN. ==PICTURE==

A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Wednesday, November 20th, 
6:00 pm, at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, 
Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to H. 
Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.

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JULIE ANNE JENSON (LESSEY)    (FMHS 1975)     11/8/2006

Julie Anne Lessey, age 48, died November 4, 2006 at Hope Hospice House 
of Cape Coral.

She was born on January 12, 1958 in Oak Lawn, IL. Julie moved to Fort 
Myers in 1970 and she was a graduate of Fort Myers High School. She 
managed her husband's business for many years and she was a patron of 
St. Jude's Children's Hospital, American Indians Children's Benefit, 
and Jimmy Buffet's Save the Manatees Foundation. Julie was a loving 
wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt and will be deeply missed by 
her family.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel F. Lessey, III (Danny) of Fort 
Myers, her two children, Daniel F. Lessey, IV and Christina Lynn 
Lessey, both of Cape Coral, her mother and father, Mable and Jim 
Jenson of North Carolina, a sister, Karen McClary of Fort Myers, two 
grandchildren, Daniel F. Lessey, V and Myla Lailoo, both of Cape 
Coral, two nieces, Lauren McClary and Megan Ortega, and one nephew, 
Kyle McClary, all of Fort Myers.

A memorial service in Julie's honor will be held on Friday, November 
10th, 1:00 pm, at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial 
Blvd., Fort Myers. Pastor Jon Zehnder of St. Michael's Lutheran Church 
will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to 
Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33909.

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MADELINE SUMNER MEYER    (FMHS 1941)     11/05/2006

Madeline Sumner Meyer, 83, of Ft. Myers died October 30, 2006. 
Madeline was born in Ft. Myers on August 29, 1923 the daughter of the 
late Joseph C. and Eula L (Blount) Sumner. She attended Ft. Myers High 
School and graduated in 1941, in 1948 she married Arleigh (George) 
Meyer. Madeline enjoyed reading and dancing, she was a loving and 
caring woman and she loved her family. 

Mrs. Meyer is survived by her daughter and son in law Janet and James 
Remmel of North Ft . Myers, her son and daughter in law Arleigh Jr., 
and Danuta Meyer of Friendswood, Tx., her brother John Edward Sumner 
of N.C. Also her 5 grandchildren Patricia, Donna, Stephanie, Hollie 
and Arlee, 7 great grandchildren Blake, Spencer, Jenna Dayton, Landen, 
Logan, Gavin and Falyn. She was predeceased by her husband Arleigh 
(George) Meyer in 1978, her brothers Clayton, Fred, Albert Sumner. 
==PICTURE== 

A memorial funeral service celebrating her life will be conducted in 
the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11 AM the 
family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10-11 AM. 

Arrangements by Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens 239-936-0555
 
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EMMA LOUISE SINGLETON (HUGGINS)   (FMHS 1959)      11/25/2006

Emma Singleton Huggins, 65, of Fort Myers, died Wednesday, November 
22, 2006 at Shands University Hospital, Gainesville, after a long 
illness. A native of Fort Myers, she graduated from Fort Myers High 
School. She earned her undergraduate and Master's degree in Library 
Science from Florida University. She was the first Media Specialist at 
Caloosa Middle School the year it opened and later was the Media 
Specialist at Orangewood Elementary School for over 30 years.

She and her husband, George, were active in the Harley Owner's Group. 
They made many trips out west, to Canada, and Alaska, on their 
Harleys. Crossroads Motorcycle Magazine featured many of their trips 
in special articles. 

In addition to her husband of 43 years, George Edward, her survivors 
include her son, Adam E. (Dana), Boynton Beach, and two grandsons, 
Adam and Tyler; her sister, Ruby Sanders, of Tarpon Springs, and 
Highlands, NC.  ==PICTURE==

Friends will be received at a reception in her memory Monday, Nov. 27, 
at 4 PM at the Lake Lawn Condo Community Room in Fort Myers. "Bikers 
Welcome".

Published in The News-Press on .

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THOMAS CALVIN "TOMMY" FLOYD    (FMHS 1957)      12/4/2006

Thomas C. Floyd, 67, of Fort Myers died December 3, 2006. Thomas 
retired from Florida Power and Light after 40 years of service.

He is survived by 7 children; Thomas (Arlene) Floyd, Todd Floyd, Tracy 
(Steve) Byler, Trisha (Rick) Jacobs, Tammy (Matt) Katz, Terri Beasley, 
Timothy (Erin) Floyd, 17 grandchildren, 4 brothers; William, Ralph, 
Jerry and Preston Floyd, 2 sisters; Martha Watts and Naomi Wright, 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, 
granddaughter Cheyanne and 2 brothers, James and Quentin Floyd.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1 PM from 
the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive 
friends 2 hours prior to service time at the funeral home. ==PICTURE==

Lee Memorial Park
334-4880

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ALLIE SOLOMON (SWETT)     (FMHS 1935)   12/7/2006

Allie Soloman Swett, 90, of N. Fort Myers died December 4, 2006. Allie 
was born in Glennville, GA, a daughter of the late Hugh M. and Allean 
Solomon. She moved to Fort Myers in 1945, she was a member of the Fort 
Myers Elks and First Presbyterian Church, Allie was an avid reader. 

Mrs. Swett is survived by several nieces and nephews and her sister-
in-law Mary Ann Solomon of Calusa Harbor and her caregivers Roger and 
Debbie who helped and loved her for the past 5 years. She was preceded 
in death by her husband Robert L. in 1975, her parents and 10 brothers 
and sisters. 

A funeral service celebrating her life will be conducted in the Fort 
Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 AM, there will 
be a visitation from 10-11 AM, friends and relatives are invited to 
attend. ==PICTURE==

Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 936-0555.

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SANDRA DENICE "NIECE" SMITH (DAVIS)  (FMHS 1976)   12/08/2006

A precious one from us has gone.

Sandra Denice (Niece) Davis was born February 5, 1958 in Fort Myers, 
FL to the loving union of Walter and Regina Smith. She was educated in 
the Lee County Public Schools. In 1978 she received her Associate of 
Business Administration Degree from Edison Community College. At the 
early age of 13, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and 
was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. Isadore Edwards 
which followed by the leadership of Pastor James A. Bing. She was very 
active in her service to the Lord. She sang in the youth choir, 
attended Baptist youth peoples union, secretary of the women's 
convocation for a short period, and served as a dedicated usher. She 
was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. 
Sandra was employed at Lee Memorial Health System as a secretary to 
Anne Fielder Turner (former Director) in Human Resources from 1985 to 
1991, at which time she began working as Executive Secretary with 
Linda Hammer in the President's office at Lee Memorial Health System, 
a position she held for the last 15 years. Sandra married Larry L.A. 
David on August 31, 1984. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother 
and grandmother. On Saturday December 2, 2006, she passed from this 
life to eternal life. She was preceded in death by her sister, Olivia 
Baker, and brother, Carl Jordan. 

Surviving to cherish precious memories are her loving husband, Larry 
Davis, of Fort Myers, FL; three sons, Brandon (Francine) Griffin, 
Derrick Davis, Prince Davis, of Fort Myers, FL; daughter, Frederica 
Davis of Fort Myers, FL; adoring parents, Walter and Regina Smith of 
Fort Myers, FL; a loving granddaughter, Lanieria Griffin of Fort 
Myers, FL; six sisters, Pearl (David) West of Sanibel Island, FL; 
Odell McCarter of Fort Myers, FL; Regina (James) Woodward of Fort 
Myers, FL; Joyce Davis (Russell) Fetsch of Fort Myers, FL; Nadine 
(Nathaniel) Thomas of Albany, GA; Mayola Walker of Cape Coral, FL; two 
brothers, John (JoAnn) Smith of Tampa, FL; Eugene Smith of Cleveland, 
OH; one uncle, Harry G. Walker Jr. of Rockville, MD; two aunts, V.V. 
Fuller of Fort Myers, FL; Flossie Heppard of Albany, GA; a special 
cousin, Wilma (Carl) Patterson-Jones of Westminster, MD; a special 
friend, Nola (James) Hunter of Sanibel Island, FL; a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends.==PICTURE==

Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 from 
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2030 Palm Ave., Fort Myers, FL. 
Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6-
8 PM, TODAY from Hickson Funeral Home. Floral arrangements may be sent 
in care of Hickson's Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to 
Hickson Funeral Home Inc., 3308 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. (239) 334-6440.
 
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FRED SKINNER SR          (FMHS 1941)                  12/15/2006.

Mr. Fred Skinner, Sr., age 83, of Villa Rica, GA died Tuesday, 
December 12, 2006.

Mr. Skinner was born in Fort Myers, Fl on December 22, 1922 the son 
of the late Abraham Skinner and Virginia Skinner. He was a retired 
manager of Liberty National Life Insurance Co., a US Navy veteran of 
WW II serving as a communication petty officer and member of the First 
Christian Church. 

Survivors include daughter, Nancy, Curry Calhoun, GA, son Minister 
Fred Skinner, Woodstock, GA, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great 
grandchildren. ==PICTURE==

Graveside services will be Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 11 AM at 
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the 
funeral home 1 hour prior to the service.

Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens in charge of arrangements.

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ELMO KENNETH FUTCH              (FMHS 1943)   12/16/2006

Mr. Elmo Kenneth Futch, 82 passed away on December 13, 2006 at the VA 
Hospital in Gainesville. He lived on Bass Avenue in Seville, FL. Mr. 
Futch was born in Ft. Myers, FL and was self employed commercial 
fisherman. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in 
Pierson, FL. Mr. Futch was a WWII Navy veteran who was stationed in 
the Panama Canal.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Flossie C. Futch; sons Kenneth 
Futch, Jr. of Ft. Myers, Frank Futch of Dadeville, AL and Dan Futch of 
Seville; a brother Hulon Futch of Fla.; sisters Betty Howard of Ft. 
Myers and Pat Collins of Ft. Myers; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-
grandchildren. ==PICTURE==

Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand is in charge of his 
arrangements, (386) 734-4663. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press



CHARLES HARRY "CHUCK" NIPPER (FMHS 1952)       12/21/2006

Charles "(Chuck") Harry Nipper, age 72, native of Fort Myers, Florida, 
passed away on December 18, 2006 in Tomball, Texas. He was the eighth 
of nine siblings born to Samuel Aaron and Florence Wells Nipper.

He is survived by son, Michael Nipper of Fort Myers, Florida; son, 
Charles S. Nipper, resident of Beijing, China; daughter, Dell Mekolan 
and husband Michael, Wyandotte, Michigan; brother, Cecil B. Nipper and 
wife, Dorothy, of Texarkana, Texas; brother, James O. Nipper and wife, 
Sara Beth, of Tomball, Texas; three grandchildren and many nieces and 
nephews.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War from 1952 to 1955 and served 
the U.S. Government in Civil Service for 38 years in the Far East. He 
earned many awards for his outstanding and excellent work, before 
retiring and returning home in 2002. He was a professional engineer 
with licenses in industrial, electrical and civil along with being an 
amateur sociologist. He was the author of the excellent book, 
"Being Sweet", written for juveniles about a young boy growing up 
in south Florida in the 1940's. ==PICTURE==

Visitation will be Saturday, December 23, from 1 until 2 PM with 
funeral beginning at 2 PM at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 
Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida. Burial rites will be in the 
Veteran Garden at Fort Myers

Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd. Memorial Gifts may be made to 
the American Cancer Society.

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FRANCES LENORA BLOUNT FINGER       (FMHS 1937)         12/19/2006

Frances Blount Finger, a beautiful lady and descendant of the pioneer 
of Lee & Hendry County Blount families, went to be with the Lord on 
Friday, December 15, 2006 in Naples, Florida at the age of 88. She was 
born on February 5, 1918 in Fort Myers, Florida. They moved from Fort 
Myers to Naples in 1957 and she became an active partner with her 
husband in the Naples Steel Company. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Grover Cleveland "Red" Finger 
(FMHS 1937) and one son, Jerry Finger. She was the last living member 
of the Carl Blount Family. 

She is survived by son, G.C. Finger III of Naples; daughter, Patricia 
Gaimari of Okeechobee; son, Mark and wife Martha Finger of Naples and 
daughter-in-law, Ellie Finger. She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. ==PICTURE==

Her greatest life love was her family. Her legacy is "the greatest 
mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will live with us 
always."

The celebration of her life will begin at 11 am on Thursday, December 
21, 2006 at Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, 
239-694-4121 with Dr. William Smith officiating. Interment will 
follow at the Fort Myers Cemetery.

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GEORGIANA DADDERIO PONZIO   (FMHS 1964)           12/21/2006

Georgiana Ponzio, 60, of N. Fort Myers died December 18, 2006. 
Georgiana was born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late George 
G. and Catherine M. Dadderio, she moved to Fort Myers in 1949 from 
Philadelphia. Georgiana worked as a communications supervisor for the 
Lee County Sherrif's Department for 17 years before her retirement in 
1996, she enjoyed watching ice skating, she was an avid animal lover 
and she loved her family especially her relationship with her 
granddaughter Catarina . 

Mrs. Ponzio is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Gabi and John 
Brock of Cape Coral, her granddaughter Catarina Brock of Cape Coral, 
her sister and brother-in-law Loretta (Hughes) (fmhs 1962) and Larry 
Zeglis of N. Fort Myers and a niece and nephews. She was predeceased 
by her brother John Dadderio (FMHS 1962), her sister Carolyn Disney 
(FMHS 1957).  ==PICTURE==

A funeral service celebrating her life will be conducted in the Fort 
Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday at 1 PM, the family will 
receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon to1 PM.

Interment will be in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park 
Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33908.

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 239-936-0555.
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GARY JOHN GLARUM    (FMHS 1959)                 12/31/2006

Gary John Glarum, age 65, passed away Dec. 22, 2006. He was born July 
27, 1941 to Frederick and Lucy (Yandrick) Glarum in Sioux City, Iowa.

Gary worked at Florida Power & Light for over 33 years as an engineer. 
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and numerous other hobbies.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Fred. Gary will be 
sadly missed by his wife of 22 years Peggy, daughter; Deborah Lewis of 
Lehigh Acres, FL, stepchildren; Sandra Tillman and James Jerkins, and 
4 grandchildren. ==PICTURE==

A celebration of life service was held December 23, 2006 at Henry-
Livingston Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A private family 
inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials and cards may be 
sent to the family at P.O. Box 1121, Council Bluffs, IA 51502.

Via Sandy, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


JUSTIN MICHAEL JONES   (FMHS 1996)          11/16/2006

Justin Michael Jones, 29, of Fort Myers passed away November 9, 2006. 
Justin was a graduate of Fort Myers High School, class of 1996. He was 
preceded in death by his father Casey J. Jones. 

Left to cherish his memory is his fiance Amber Martel, sister Skye 
Olsen, brother Landon Olsen, uncle Dan Jones and a countless number of 
friends. Justin was loved by everyone who knew him and was a wonderful 
role model for his younger brother and sister. Justin's self-made 
success made his family and friends extremely proud. 

"It is not very common to find someone that hasn't made some bad 
decisions or mistakes in their lives, this is unfortunately the trials 
and tribulations of growing up and maturing. It is my belief that what 
you do to amend your mistakes is what should be used in judging your 
personal character. Justin is hard-working and highly committed to his 
career. As a friend, Justin is a standout. He is a loyal, honest, 
considerate, selfless and supportive individual who has the ability to 
see and understand things from another person's perspective. Outgoing, 
and always willing to help somebody out, Justin is a very well-liked 
person with many close friends." Beloved friend, Brian Scott. 

To honor and celebrate his life, a casual gathering will be held on 
Saturday, November 18th, 2006, 2pm-9pm, at the Olympia Pointe 
clubhouse, 8515 Pegasus Dr., Fort Myers. Olympia Pointe entrance is 
1/4 mile East of S.R. 82 on Lee Blvd. Follow entrance to clubhouse. 

"I wish everyone a happy life and don't worry about me because I will 
be with my father. Have a good time. I'll be watching...." Justin 
Michael Jones. 

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


NICHOLAS CLEMENT "NICK" KELLY  (FMHS 1940)        1/4/2007

Nick Kelly 86 of Fort Myers died January 1, 2007 at his home after a 
brief illness and lovingly cared for by his family.

Nick was born on July 9, 1920 in Key West, FL and moved with his 
family to Fort Myers in 1925. He grew up in a family of twelve 
children on a potato farm in the Iona area. Nick attended schools in 
Lee County and graduated from Ft. Myers, Junior, Senior High. He 
enjoyed his school days and received many awards in football playing 
for the Green Wave.

Though Nick considered college, WW II was in full swing and like many 
young men he chose to serve. He enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and after 
basic training he was eventually assigned to the USS Vincennes, a 
Heavy Cruiser. Nick saw a lot of action and in August of 1942 his ship 
was sunk in the Guadalcanal. Hundreds of men died that night and 
although Nick survived, he was seriously injured. Several hours later 
he was rescued and due to the severity of injuries was sent to St. 
Alban's Naval Hospital in Long Island, NY. He was a Gunners Mate3rd 
class and was awarded the Purple Heart.

During this time he met his future wife, Lillian Driscoll who was a 
Pharmacists Mate in the Navy. The couple married and after their time 
of service was completed, they lived in Boston, MA for awhile. The 
couple came to Ft. Myers when Nick accepted a coaching position 
offered by Coach Charlie Bevis in 1945.

In 1945 Nick accepted a new position in the Lee County Sheriffs 
Department with newly elected sheriff Flanders "Snag" Thompson. He 
later became the Chief Deputy and eventually retired as a Major after 
twenty four years. In 1976 Nick entered the political arena and ran 
for the position of Sheriff, but was not successful in this endeavor.

Nick was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for 81 years. 
He along with his brothers helped to build parts of St. Francis Xavier 
Catholic School when he was a teen. Nick has been a member of the 
Veterans Associations and other service organizations when he was 
younger, helped coach Little League and was very active in the Bishop 
Verot Booster Club. He was also a big supporter of Riverside School, 
later known as LARC where his son Gary was a student.

Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Driscoll Kelly, a 
grandson Thomas Peck, Jr., his parents Dennis and Olive Santini Kelly, 
sisters, Sister Olive Denise Kelly, S.J.M., Dorothy Berry, Joyce Roth, 
and brothers, Conrad Kelly, Emmett Kelly, Everett Kelly and Allen 
Kelly.

Surviving are his five children, Judy Peck, Larry Kelly, Gary Kelly, 
Colin Kelly and Janine Becker, sisters, Cecilia Kelly Hastings and 
Patricia Nott, brothers, Edward Kelly and Thomas Kelly, fifteen 
grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and three great 
great'grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

==PICTURE== 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 5, 2007 at 
12 Noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be 
grandsons, Nick Kelly, Jeremy, Jason and Jerod Ford, Andrew Kelly and 
Chris McCann.

Interment will follow at Fort Myers City Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kiser Funeral Home, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive, 
Thursday (today) from 6-8 PM.
Kiser Funeral Home 481-4341.

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FRANKLIN DAVID "FRANK" YEOMANS   (FMHS 1954)         12/21/2006

YEOMANS, Franklin D. "Frank," 71, of Tampa, died December 18, 2006. 
Frank is survived by his wife, Wilma [WILMA GOODRICH (YEOMANS) 1953]; 
sons, Curtis and Arleigh; daughter, Nancy; brother, Clem; and six 
grandchildren. A funeral service to honor his life will be conducted 
11 a.m. today, December 21, 2006, in the Adams Jennings Chapel. The 
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time. 
==PICTURE==

Interment with military honors will be at 1:30 p.m. at Florida 
National Cemetery in Bushnell. 

Via Jungferman, slightly edited, from Tampa Bay Online...TBO.com


AUGUSTA ANN HONC (SISTER VINCENT)    (FMHS 1942)         1/8/2007

Sister Vincent (Augusta Anne) Honc, 82, Daughter of Charity of St. 
Vincent dePaul, of Evansville, Indiana, died January 2, 2007. She 
joined the Daughters in 1945 as a surgical nurse. Her ministry 
assignment took her to San Francisco, California, St. Joseph, 
Missouri, Mobile, Alabama, Indianapolis, Indiana, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
and Evansville, Indiana. While serving in Indianapolis, her volunteer 
ministry took her to the Indy 500 races annually, where she was given 
honorary membership in the American Automobile Race Club. 

She was a devoted and loving Sister to the Daughters of Charity, 
Elizabeth Honc (Himschoot) (FMHS 1960) of Fort Myers, Sister Kathleen 
Francis Honc (MARGARET HONC FMHS 1947) of Seminole, FL, Vincent J. 
Honc (Lois) of Cape Coral, John P. Honc (Lillian) of Bokeelia, FL and 
numerous nieces and nephews. =PICTURE= 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 11:00 AM, Wednesday, 
January 10, 2007 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment will 
follow at Ft. Myers City Cemetery.

Kiser Funeral Home 481-4341.

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HAROLD C "BUDDY"/"HAL" SATCHELL (FMHS 1941)   12/27/2006      

SATCHELL, HAROLD C. "HAL", 84, longtime resident of Hollywood passed 
into the hands of the Lord on 12/22/06 at the age of 84. He was a 1941 
graduate of Fort Myers Senior High, Fort Myers, Florida. 

A graduate of UF law school in 1950, he began his banking career in 
Phoenix, AZ and moved to Hollywood in 1954 to start the Trust Dept at 
First Nat'l Bank of Hollywood where he rose to President until 1984. 
During that time Hal was very active in community affairs and in 1967 
was instrumental in funding the Albert E. and Birdie W. Einstein Fund, 
Inc. His compassion, understanding and foresight formed the 
philosophies of the Funds giving policies today. Serving on the 
Einstein Board is an honor when you see the tremendous good the 
Einstein Legacy has created. To be entrusted with this honor and to 
pass it on to others left Hal with a great sense of accomplishment. He 
was so proud of this appointment and took it very seriously. The 
present Einstein Board will truly miss him and the Fund will go on in 
perpetuity. 

While a passionate tennis player, himself, he took great pride in 
bringing to David Park professional tennis in 1967 with World Ranked 
Tennis Players Pancho Gonzalez and Rod Laver among others, paving the 
way for the Lipton and now NASDAQ Tennis Tournaments. 

Hal was a loving father and grandfather who lived a good life, who 
valued integrity and believed in doing what was right. Hal is survived 
by his loving wife of 58 years Maxine Satchell, daughter Melloe Nash 
(Brad), sons Craig, Deven (Maria), and Tayman Satchell. Loving sister 
Betty Jean Graham, and by his grandchildren, Brittney Runnion 
(Andrew), Megan Nash, Brandon Nash, Dylan, Brett, and Shannon 
Satchell. His sister Audrey and two sons, Garth and Brett predeceased 
him.  ==PICTURE==

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eternal Home Ministries, 
4231 DeSoto Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905, a Christian transitional 
center for men and women who are homeless and/ or suffering from 
substance abuse. Visitation will be held Thursday, 500pm - 800pm at 
the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, 1100am at 
Sheridan Hills Baptist Church, 3751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. On-line 
condolences to www.fredhunters.com. Fred Hunter Funeral Home 6301 Taft 
Street Hollywood, FL 33024 (954) 989-1550 To visit this Guest Book 
Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries. 

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KATHLEEN "KITTY" VALENTINE (SWEET)(LINDENMAYER) (FMHS 1947)     1/11/2007

Kathleen Valentine (Kitty) Lindenmayer, 78, a native of Fort Myers 
went to be with her Lord on January 8, 2007. She resided in Cape 
Coral, Florida.

Kitty was a dedicated and supportive wife and mother. She was an 
active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a servant for her Lord 
and retired after working for the Lee County School Board for 20 plus 
years. The many hats she wore included teacher in Vacation Bible 
School, church food pantry worker, Ladies Guild, past president of the 
VFW Women's Auxiliary and the Honeybee to the Seabees Island X-8 and 
numerous others.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Carl "Zeke" 
Lindenmayer. She has been an inspiration to her daughters, Marie 
(Gene) Murphy of Fort Myers and Carol King of Lehigh Acres; her sons, 
James W. (Sabrina) of Middletown, OH and Ronny of Cape Coral; 11 
grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 12 great-grandsons and 8 great-
granddaughters. All will miss her tremendously. ==PICTURE==

The family will receive friends for visitation Friday, January 12, 
2007 at 1:30PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 706 SW 6th Avenue, Cape 
Coral. The funeral service will follow at 2:00PM. Graveside service 
will be at 3:00PM at Coral Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat 
Pkwy. E., Cape Coral, FL 33909 or Trinity Lutheran Church.

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SHOEMAKER, JOHN WISE "JOHNNY" (FMHS 1941)


JOHN WISE "JOHNNY" SHOEMAKER  (FMHS 1941)          1/12/2007

John Wise Shoemaker, who lived most of his life in Fort Myers, died 
Wednesday, January 10, 2007. John was born on March 5, 1923, in 
Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Ruth Kyle Shoemaker and John W. Shoemaker 
and moved with his family to Fort Myers in 1925. 

He attended local schools and during those years he played clarinet in 
local bands. On graduation from Fort Myers High School in 1941, he 
attended the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C. He served in the 
U.S. Navy during World War II. John married Jacqueline Holst (FMHS 
1942) on September 30, 1945, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Fort 
Myers 61 years ago. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with 
a degree in geology and worked as a petroleum geologist in Texas and 
Louisiana until returning to Fort Myers, where he worked in the land 
title business and later as a real estate broker. 

John was a past member of Kiwanis, a life member of the Elks Club 
Lodge #1288, a member of the Pioneer Club of Lee County, the Southwest 
Florida Historical Society, the Calusa Nature Center, the Edison 
Pageant of Light Lamplighters and the Royal Palm Yacht Club. He was a 
member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church where he taught Sunday School 
and served as a member of the Vestry. Music continued to be an 
important part of John's life, and he played his clarinet with various 
groups throughout the area. One of his greatest joys was to go fishing 
at every opportunity. One of his greatest satisfactions was that he 
got to travel to every country in the world on his "must see" list, 
and he loved reliving those many trips through scrapbooks and 
souvenirs. 

John is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his son and daughter-in-law, 
John Kyle and Carolyn L. Shoemaker, four grandchildren, John Matthew 
Shoemaker, Marilla J. Shoemaker, Meghan K. Shoemaker and Mackenzie 
Kyle Shoemaker, his uncle and aunt, Fred and Peggy Sheppard and 
family, his brother-in-law, Jack Holst, Jr. and his wife, Louetta, 
nephews and nieces Nick and Suzanne Armeda and family, Johnny Ken and 
Jane Willis and family, Garry and Yuki Willis and family, Diane and 
Jim Geater and family, Louetta and Gary Muller and family, Mamie 
Holst, and a cousin, Beth Alderman and family. He was predeceased by 
two sisters, Vula Armeda and Mary Kate Allen. ==PICTURE==

The family will receive friends from 5-7 at Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz 
Funeral Home at 1600 Colonial Boulevard on Friday, January 12th. A 
funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 PM Saturday, January 13th at St. 
Luke's Episcopal Church, 2635 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, with Fr. 
Philip D. Read II, SSC, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family 
would appreciate donations to Hope Hospice or to St. Luke's Church.

via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


NANCY PUGLISI MARTIN         (FMHS 1951)          1/20/2007

Martin , Nancy, age 72, of Boynton Beach passed away peacefully at 
home, with her family by her side, on January 18, 2007. She is 
survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Jack (FMHS 1947); two 
loving children, John (wife Janet) Martin and Linda (husband Mike) 
Callaway; and five adoring grandchildren: Leigh Ann, John and Dan 
Martin and Bailey and Nick Callaway. 

Nancy and Jack moved to Boynton Beach in 1958 and were partners in 
their family farming business for over 45 years. She was also a 
charter member of the Boynton Beach chapter of Beta Sigma Phi where 
she met many of her lifelong friends. 

Nancy truly embraced life and will be remembered for her laughter, joy 
and tremendous love for her family and friends. She was an 
extraordinary person whose beauty and smile will leave lasting 
memories for all who knew and loved her. ==PICTURE==

Family visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21st from 4:00-7:00 
p.m. at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of US Hwy. #1 & N.E. 
15th Avenue, Boynton Beach. 

A Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Boynton 
Beach, 301 N. Seacrest Blvd. on Monday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m. In 
lieu of flowers the family requests contributions in her memory be 
sent to Hospice of Palm Beach County or Bethesda Hospital Foundation. 
Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home Boynton Beach, Florida Family Owned & 
Operated 561-732-8151 

 Published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on 1/20/2007



LINDA MAE PHILLIPS (GLAZE) (FMHS 1969)    1/25/2007 

Linda Glaze 56 of Fort Myers passed away on January 20, 2007. Linda 
was born on February 18, 1950 to T.B and Rilla Phillips.

Linda was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Fort Myers Shores 
Moose lodge 1297. Linda loved nature and enjoyed camping and horseback 
riding.

Linda is survived by her daughter Sherry (Todd) Rhodes a brother Larry 
(Judy) Phillips.

Linda leaves two grandchildren Michael and Dakota. ==PICTURE==

A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 27th at 2PM in Fort 
Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 1589 Colonial Blvd. Private 
cremation to follow; visitation will be Saturday January 27th from 1PM 
to the time of the service. In lieu of flowers donations to the H.Lee 
Moffit Cancer Center 12902 Magnolia Drive Tampa, FL 33612 would be 
greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fort Myers 
Memorial Gardens 936-0555

Via Kim, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


SUSAN LEE "SUE" CLARK (MCSPEDON)   (FMHS 1958)     2/8/2007

Susan Lee McSpedon died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at New Milford 
Hospital in New Milford, CT after a short cancer illness. Susan "Sue" 
was born in West Chester, PA on April 21, 1940 to Margaret and Carlton 
Clark. Susan moved to Fort Myers, FL as a child, was raised by her 
mother and step-father, Nelson Fearins. Susan graduated from Fort 
Myers High School in 1958. Susan served in the United States Navy. 

Susan married Francis "Frank" McSpedon in 1960 in Riverdale, NY. Susan 
and Frank resided and raised their family in Yonkers, NY. Susan 
graduated from Westchester Community College in 1975 with an AS in 
Respiratory Therapy. Susan was a Respiratory Therapist and spent most 
of her career at Saint John's Hospital in Yonkers, NY. Susan and Frank 
retired and spent half the year in Fort Myers, FL and half the year in 
New Milford CT. Susan was a member of many clubs among her favorites 
were "Club", "The '58ers," and the "Red Hat Society." Susan was a 
parishioner of Our Lady of the Lakes in New Milford, CT and Our Lady 
of Light in Fort Myers, FL. 

Susan is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years Frank McSpedon, 
her three children Theresa Ann McSpedon of New Milford, CT, Kevin 
Francis McSpedon of Elmsford, NY, Elizabeth Denise Egan of Cortlandt 
Manor, NY, 5 grandchildren; Stephanie Ann McSpedon, Victoria Lee 
McSpedon, Timothy James Egan, John Patrick "Jack" Egan and Christian 
Francis Lee McSpedon, sisters Joanne Peach of Silver Creek, GA and 
Patsy Beasley of Winston-Salem, NC. Susan was predeceased by her 
parents and step father. ==PICTURE==

Susan will be waked at Whalen and Ball Funeral Home, Park Ave., 
Yonkers, NY on Thursday, Feb. 8th, 7-9 PM and Friday, Feb. 9th, 2-4 PM 
and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at Christ the King Church, 
N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Susan will be 
interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. The family 
requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Susan's name to 
New Milford Hospital, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776. 

Via Many, slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press



ANNIE LEE JOHNSON          (FMHS 1934)            2/8/2007

Annie Lee Johnson was born on Marco Island in 1915. She dedicated her 
life to teaching children. After earning her M.A. at George Peabody 
College for Teachers, she became the first teacher for Riverside 
School and also served as the principal for 25 years. Miss Johnson was 
instrumental in starting LARC. In 1962, she was voted Woman of the 
Year in Lee County. She was a long-time member of the 1st Baptist 
Church of Fort Myers. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 
10:00 A.M. at Gunnery Road Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please 
consider making donations to LARC. 

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WILIAM T "BILLY"/"LOVEY" NALLE    (FMHS 1939)    June 11, 2005

William T "Billy" Nalle of Fort Myers, Florida, died on June 7, 2005. 
He was born in Fort Myers April 24, 1921, and is survived by one 
sister, Maria Bogia, of Massies Mill, Virginia. Billy graduated from 
Fort Myers High School in 1939 with the distinction of having received 
the American Legion School Honor Award. From 1933 to 1939 he was 
pianist of the Al Linquist Jazz Orchestra of Fort Myers. Following his 
audition at the Julliard School of Music, New York, he received a full 
scholarship for the study of piano and organ. His principle teachers 
were the organ and piano virtuoso: Gaston Dethier, and the celebrated 
jazz pianist: Teddy Wilson. 

Nalle served in the U.S. Navy, 1943 to 1946, and during his last year 
of service was assigned to the U.S.N. Entertainment Unit, where he and 
Bob Fosse toured the Pacific Ocean military bases. During 1947 and 
1948 he did postgraduate studies at The Julliard School, and then 
began a 26 year career of music in New York City for more than 200 
major network television shows on CBS, NBC, and ABC. In 1975 Billy 
accepted the position of Artist-in-Residence at the Century II Center, 
Wichita, Kansas, where the world famous New York Paramount Theatre 
organ had been installed. For eleven years he played concerts in the 
Wichita Pops Series, made numerous recordings, and concertized 
nationally. He received international acclaim in 1993 when the 
American Theatre Organ Society voted him into the Theatre Organists 
Hall of Fame. ==PICTURE==

In 1995, Nalle ended a fulltime career and returned to Fort Myers, 
Florida, where he lived until his death. Burial will be in the Nalle 
Family plot at the Fort Myers Cemetery. 

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GERALD STEVENS "GERRY" BRADEN    (FMHS 1958)       02-14-2007

Gerald Stevens Braden, 66, of Key West and Weeki Wachee, Fla., 
passed away Feb. 14, 2007, at Lower Keys Medical Center, after 
a brief illness. 

Gerry was born May 2, 1940, in Washington, D.C., to Oscar Stevens and 
Marian (Hopiak) Braden. He was a member of and graduated with the Fort 
Myers High School Class of 1958. 

He earned his bachelor of science and master's degree in education 
from Florida State, where he swam the butterfly stroke. He moved to 
the Keys and became the principal at Poinciana Elementary School in 
Key West from July 1970 until he retired in December 1995. Never bored 
with life, and in between fishing and lobstering, Gerry worked at the 
airport for seven years after he retired. 

He is survived by his wife, Esther "Betty" Braden of Key West; Deborah 
(Peter) Casey of Irvine, Calif.; Kimberly (Emile) Garcia of Crystal 
River, Fla.; Steven (Dana) Braden of Hernando Beach, Fla.; Shannon 
(Christopher) Taylor of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Jon (Erica Law) Davies 
of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Jason Davies of Orlando, Fla. Grandchildren 
include Brian Alan Wilkerson, Michael and Melanie Jade Braden, 
Kristopher and Courtney Casey, and Shawn Davies. Some of his many 
friends and extended family include Carol Share, Boomer Moore and 
Randy Morrow.

Gerry was an avid fisherman _ from the Keys to Alaska, guide/boat 
captain, scuba instructor, swimmer, aviator, hunter and taxidermist. 
He was a mentor to many in the field of education and well-remembered 
by his students. His eternally young spirit will live on in those he 
loved and those who loved him.

In respect of his naturalistic spirit, the family requests a memorial 
fund be established in his name to create a program involving children 
and fishing, so his love of both may be continued. Memorial tributes 
may be mailed in care of Betty Braden, 26 Calle Uno, Key West, Fla., 
33040.

A "Celebration of Gerry's Life" will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. 
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Sugarloaf Lodge Tiki Hut. Come join us as 
we remember him with a story, a picture, or just a smile.
==PICTURE==

His wishes were to be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at a 
later date in some of his favorite fishing places. Dean-Lopez Funeral 
Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Via Beth, 02/15/2007 


HOWARD EDDIE NOLEN          (FMHS 1949)        2/18/2007.

Mr. Howard Eddie Nolen 76, of Ft, Myers passed away February 13, 2007. 
Eddie was born to Ed and Laura Vick Nolen on November 2, 1930 in Ft. 
Myers. 

Eddie married his high school sweetheart Katherine, both of whom were 
born and raised in Lee County when the population was around 10,000. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clayton, two 
sisters Betty Hicks and Lora Douglas. 

He leaves behind his wife Katherine Ingram Nolen (FMHS 1949), a son 
Michael (Mary) Nolen; daughter Susan Foster; a sister Marjorie (Terry) 
Bethune; grandsons Kyle (Loretta), Aaron, Alan (Jamie) Nolen and Ryan 
Foster; six great grandchildren Kendall, Jessica, Lane, Zachary, Zoey, 
and Emily. 

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday February 20, 2007 
at the Buckingham Presbyterian Church. ==PICTURE==

The family request memorial contributions be made to Hope Hospice 2430 
Diplomat Parkway Cape Coral, Florida 33909

Slightly edited, from the Fort Myers News-Press


JOEL CARTER BROWN        (FMHS 1955)    2/21/2007

Joel Carter Brown, age 69, died Sunday, February 18, 2007 after a long 
and valiant fight with prostate cancer. Born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 
28, 1937 to Harold and Ione Brown, Joel and his family moved to Fort 
Myers Beach, FL in 1947, where he spent most of the rest of his life. 

He graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1955 and went into the Air 
Force right after graduation. He was proud to be a surgical tech in 
the 7505th Company serving at the General Hospital at Burdrop Park 
near Swindon, Wiltshire, England. 

Joel had a varied career. He worked for Radiation Inc. and Instrument 
Corp of America near Melbourne and for the Chrysler Test Station at 
Fort Myers Beach, where he learned to fix almost any kind of boat 
engine. He started his own business, first doing handyman jobs until 
he acquired his contractor's license. He repaired and remodeled many 
homes on the Beach as well as building homes. He was a master 
carpenter. 

Joel was the first acolyte of St. Raphael's Episcopal Church on Fort 
Myers Beach. He was a member of DeMolay in high school where he made 
many friends. He was a member of Lions International for over 32 
years, working hard to raise money for eyeglasses and seeing-eye dogs. 
He was a member of the Estero Island Historic Society, serving as 
President, and was a member of the Board for many years. 

He is survived by his wife, Penny, of Fort Myers Beach, daughter 
Charlene (Doug) Ivey of Kissimmee, son Mark Brown of Fort Myers, 
brother-in-law Darl (Mary Brown) Lukins of San Carlos Park, sister-in-
law Marion Brown of Portage, MI, four grandchildren: Jordan and Rachel 
Miller and Sarah and Genevieve Ivey, and one great-granddaughter, 
Seyanna Miller. Also by nephew Tracy Lukins of Grand Rapids, MI and 
nieces Valerie (Jim) Breen of Cape Coral, Jan Brown of Ann Arbor, MI 
and Beth Brown of Indianapolis, IN., and by step-daughter Cathy 
(Lewis) Ray of Cape Coral and step-son Robert Brodhecker, Jr. of Fort 
Myers Beach. 

His gentle nature and willingness to help others will be missed by his 
many friends.  ==PICTURE==

A memorial service will be held at a later date. It is suggested that 
memorials be made to Hope Hospice, American Cancer Society, your local 
Lions Club or the charity of your choice. 

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OSWALD SAMUEL "SAM" SCHOOLEY    (FMHS 1948)   2/22/2007

Oswald ("Sam") Schooley, former Fort Myers resident and a 1948 
graduate of Fort Myers High School, died Monday, Feb. 19, in West 
Palm Beach after a long illness. He was 76. 

Mr. Schooley was a former director of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture's Conservation Programs for 20 counties in South and 
Central Florida.

He was born July 15, 1930, in Granite City, Ill., and moved to Fort 
Myers at age 15. He graduated from Fort Myers High School, then 
attended the University of Florida, receiving a bachelor of arts 
degree in education in 1952.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, and in the Army Reserve for 
32 years.

Mr. Schooley joined the Department of Agriculture and moved to Palm 
Beach County in 1958. After serving as director of Conservation 
Programs, he remained with the federal government in the USDA's Food 
and Nutrition Service. He retired from federal service after 32 years.

He and his wife, Sue, were married in 1960 in West Palm Beach.

Mr. Schooley was active in Lake Clarke Shores affairs, serving on 
committees. He ran unsuccessfully for the Town Council in 2006.

He was secretary of the BYKOTA-Unity Lodge No. 333, F&AM in Greenacres 
for 38 years; a member of the Scottish Rite bodies of Lake Worth; and 
a charter member of Amara Temple of the Shrine.

He was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in West Palm Beach, 
and served on its Board of Deacons. He was on the Boy Scout advisory 
committee at First Evangelical Church, president of two PTAs and on 
several committees of the Palm Beach County Council of PTA.

He was a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office volunteer for 15 years.

Mr. Schooley is survived by his wife Sue, daughter Melinda of West 
Palm Beach; sons Robert of West Palm Beach and Stephen of Lake Clarke 
Shores; and two grandsons Justin R and Jared M.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at 
Tillman Funeral Home, 2170 Military Trail, West Palm Beach, with a 
Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1300 S. Olive Ave., West 
Palm Beach. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
==PICTURE==

The family requests memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes 
Foundation, American Heart Association or Shriners Hospitals for 
Children.

Hail and farewell old friend. See you in the next place!
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