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Leo John Imperial passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, in Norfolk, Va.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; son Michael and daughter-in-law Beverly; son, Mark and daughter-in-law Karen; daughter Shirlene; son, Lee; and son, Robert and daughter-in-law Pattie. He has six grandchildren, Michelle and husband Chris, Meagan, Kathryn, Brianne, Brooke and Jonathan. He is also survived by sister, Rose and brother-in-law John; sister, Mena; sister, Elsie and brother-in-law, Jerry. He has three nephews, Larry, Alex, Dennis; and one niece, Susan, and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Leopold and Elsie; mother-in-law Esther Angwin; and brother John.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Evergreen Cemetery.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 16, 2011)
Santo J. Imperioli, 85, of St. Augustine, died May 24, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Mount Union, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past two and a half years, moving here from Virginia Beach, Va. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, serving as postmaster in Mount Union. He was a member of the Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus and Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Wilt, of St. Augustine; two sons, Anthony Imperioli, of Virginia Beach, and Joseph Imperioli, of Mount Union; nine grandchildren, including Richard Wilt Jr., Kimberly Wilt, Christy Nadin, Melissa Jones, Robin Sampson and Heather Wilt, all of St. Augustine; and four great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 05/31/09)
Cleo Nadine (Cook) Inglish, 90, born June 10, 1919, passed peacefully surrounded by family Friday, July 31, 2009, in St. Augustine, Fla., where she had resided since October 2006. During her lifetime she saw great and wondrous changes in the world around her and had an amazing mind to embrace progress without losing style and grace.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Raymond Inglish (1910-1991), who represented Moniteau County in the Missouri State Legislature, and her parents, William Brian (1897-1988) and Rose Mae (Cunningham) Cook (1895-1966). Her father, also known as W. B. "Uncle Dick" Cook, was well-known in show horse circles throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Cleo and Claude, both born in Moniteau County, Mo., were married May 3, 1942, and were longtime residents of mid-Missouri, living in both California and Sedalia. Cleo graduated salutatorian from Aurora High School, California, Mo., class of 1937, serving as "The Queen of the May." She attended what is now Central Missouri State University, earned teaching credentials and began her career teaching multi-grade classes in one-room school houses around rural Missouri. Later, after school consolidation, she taught in the California, Mo., school system. She and Claude then moved to Sedalia, where they ran several businesses, including Inglish Construction Company.
Cleo was a dedicated community volunteer, working tirelessly at any task. She also held many offices and had various responsibilities in her capacity as a longtime member of the First Christian Church in California and then Sedalia. Among her many contributions, she served as the Sedalia representative to Christian Women United.
She is survived by her siblings, Robert (Bob) Cook, Sedalia; Dorothy (Cook) Landes, Independence; Merlin Cook, Pleasant Hill; and Betty Rose (Cook) Wade, Kansas City; a daughter, Dr. Jae Inglish, Sedalia; two sons, Gary Inglish, Jacksonville, Fla., and Bruce Inglish, Tempe, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Bowlin Cantriel Funeral Home, 100 S. Oak St., California, Mo. (573-796-4901), with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m. and internment at Shiloh Christian Church Cemetery in rural Moniteau County.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memory donations to the St. Augustine branch of the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904-268-5200).
Bowlin Cantriel Funeral Home, 100 S. Oak St., California, Mo.
(St Augustine Record, 08/05/09)
Lillian Ruth Klemm Ingram, 83, of St. Augustine Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully at the Hospice McGraw Care Center of the Mayo campus in Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Born in Bloomington, Ill,, she had been a permanent resident of St. Augustine since 1990.
She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Ingram.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Ingram; daughter, Susan Anderson (Husband, David) of DeSota, Kan.; a son, Scott Ingram (wife, Adrienne) of New Milford, Conn.; daughter-in-law, Michele Ingram of Danbury, Conn.; sister, Noreen Martin of Thousand Palms, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Educated in Illinois, Lillian worked for Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill., for 23 years. She retired as a secretary in the sales training department. She was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Augustine. Lil was a sports enthusiast. She bowled in Caterpillar league play in Peoria and was active in tennis and golf activities in St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Our Savior Ev Lutheran Church, at 21 Milton Street, St. Augustine, at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, to be followed by a reception at Marsh Creek Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Bailey Center For Care, 525 State Road 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The family wished to extend their sincere thanks to the Hospice staff for their loving care.
(St Augustine Record, 4/17/2010)
Ralph Iozzi, 96, of Manchester, N.J., died Saturday Sept. 24, 2011, at Ocean Medical Center, Bricktown, N.J. He worked as a mechanic on the production line for 37 years for General Motors in Linden, N.J., before retiring in 1973. Born in New York City he was raised and resided in Elizabeth, N.J., for 45 years, and St. Augustine, Fla., for 25 years before moving to Manchester in 2007. He was on the Board of Adjustment in Clark, N.J., for 10 years, and served as an usher, altar server and was a member of the building committee of Corpus Christi Church in St. Augustine, Fla., where he also helped with the gardening.
He is predeceased by his wife, Angelina in 1980, sons, Ralph Jr., in 1995, Michael in 1996 and Joseph in 2009.
Surviving is his son, Louis and wife Fran of Caldwell, N.J.; three sisters, Anna Vaccaro of Toms River, N.J., Ginny Miller of Manchester and Mildred Bush of Toms River; three daughters-in-law, Gloria, Linda and Sandra; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road, Manchester. Funeral Liturgy is Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. John"s Church, Lakehurst, N.J., with entombment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. In lieu of flowers make donations to the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 10 G St. NE, Suite 600, Washington, DC 2002, www.ncpssm.org.
To obtain directions or to send condolences online, please visit our website at www.oliveriefuneralhome.com.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 27, 2011)
Bernadette Joan Irons, 91, passed away on Dec. 14, 2008.
She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Mosher of St. Augustine and Bernadette Davidock-Hughes of Hicksville, N.Y.; son, James Irons of Whitestone, N.Y.; sister, Rita Erskine of St. Augustine; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:30-8 p.m. with prayers beginning at 4:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father William Mooney, officiating.
Flowers accepted, or a memorial donation may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/17/08)
Alberta Irvin, 95, passed away March 17, 2011 at Flagler Hospital. Born in Millcreek, she was raised in Picolata and was a St. Augustine resident for many years.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Picolata, with the Rev. Allen Pennill Sr., pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel.
Survivors include her son, Randolph Alverez; granddaughter, Veronica Alverez; devoted friend, Edna Mae Alverez; great-grandson, Tighe Clarkson, all of St. Augustine; other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 24, 2011)
Edward S. Irvin, 90, a native of St. Augustine, died Jan. 29, 2011, at Brooks Rehabilitation Center.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired educator and a member of Trinity U.M. Church.
Graveside services will be Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Viewing is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 3, 2011)
Mamie Sapp Irvin, 65, of Orlando, Fla., died Sept. 26, 2009, in Orlando. She was a teacher for 40 years.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard; son, Djuan; daughter, Taneka; siblings, Lois and Emory of Miami and Daniel of St. Augustine; and five grandchildren.
Mitchell Funeral Home, Orlando, was in charge of services.
(St Augustine Record, 10/13/2009)
Carolyn L. Irwin was born in DuBois, Pa., on May 26, 1932. She passed away on July 17, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
She is survived by husband of 59 years, Robert Irwin; daughters, Janet (Robert) Mattern and Carole (Tom) Serio; son, Philip (Deborah) Irwin; grandchildren, John Wylie II, Robert, Lindsay, Erica, Evan, Hunter and Reese; brothers, Richard P. Smith and David (Cathy) W. Smith.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dr. Dudley Weaver, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity closest to your hearts.
She will be in our hearts forever.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
((Published in St. Augustine Record from July 20 to July 21, 2011 )
Leon (Bud) F. Irwin, 84, of Hastings, died July 7, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Reesdale, Pa., Armstrong County, to Ernest and Estelle (Porter) Irwin. Mr. Irwin was a retired Mill Wright worker at the Babcock Will Cox Company in Beaver Falls, Pa. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings and was a veteran of the 101st Infantry 26th Division.
He is survived by his second wife, Emma (Hankey) Irwin; five daughters, Connie Denes, Jacqueline Limage and Pamela Gallatin, all of St. Augustine, Karen Clarkson, Hastings, and Sylvia Lambert, Enon Valley, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-granddaughters.
Viewing and memorial service of Leon F. Irwin will be at First Baptist Church of Hastings at 1 p.m. Wednesday. He will be buried in Worthington, Pa., at the Presbyterian Cemetery next to his late wife, Marie M. Irwin.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Porter, Wayne Porter and Ralph Porter; one sister, Pauline Benton; and great-granddaughter, Taylor Marie Gallatin.
Flowers are graciously declined; however, donations to Homeport Christian Church Disaster Relief Program, St. Augustine, or the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation in memory of Bud will be appreciated.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 07/08/08)
Frederick Dominick Isolda, 92, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, after a long illness.
He was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Gloversville, N.Y, and was the son of the late Aida Faraone Isolda and Michael James Isolda.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II and was stationed throughout the Philippines. He worked as a welder for American Locomotive Co. in Schenectady, N.Y. He later became a vocational education teacher of welding for the Albany Public School System in Albany, N.Y., until retiring in 1976. He has been a resident of St. Augustine since the early 1980s.
He is survived by his companion of many years, Audrey Ferro, St. Augustine; his stepson, R.F. "Duke" Wellington and wife Ali Wellington of Leslie, Mich.; his niece, Donna Rivera of Middletown, N.Y.; and several other cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Stevens Isolda, and two brothers, Michael James Isolda Jr. and Paul R. Isolda.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Craig Memorial Park on 2600 Old Moultrie Rd. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/09/09)
Emily Ward Isom, 79, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Aug. 3, 2010, at Glenmoor Retirement Community.
She is survived by daughters, Carmen and Susan; son, Robert; stepdaughters, Dolly and Isabella; brother, Bill; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/5/2010)
William A. (Bill) Izzo, 80, of St Augustine, passed away on July 17, 2008, at the Hadlow Center, Jacksonville.
He was born in Bronx, N.Y. on March 7, 1928, and was of the Catholic faith. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from SUNY-Oswego in New York. Beginning as a design draftsman at General Electric, he moved into education as an industrial arts teacher, then as an administrator. He was instrumental in implementing the BOCES schools in upstate New York. He supervised the design and opening of the BOCES in Utica in 1966, where he remained as director until his retirement in 1983. He also served as adjunct professor at SUNY College of Technology Utica-Rome and SUNY-Oswego for more than 25 years. In 1985, Bill and his wife Edythe then retired to Mathews County, Va., where she passed away. He moved to Urbanna, Va., and then to St. Augustine in 1996.
He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Epsilon Pi Tau professional organizations, Mathews County and St. Augustine Lions Clubs, Utica Rotary, St. Augustine Boating Club (former director), South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, North Shores Improvement Association, Fair Haven Bay Yacht Club (N.Y.) and Urbanna Creek Yacht Club (Va.). A life-long sailor, Bill's true love was his woodworking. His work enhances many homes and several civic association buildings in the area.
Bill was able to live life to its fullest to the very end. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Charlotte Tomlinson Anton; his daughter, Donna Maria Izzo of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, Nichole Marie Howell of Boca Raton, Katheryn Rachel Potoczny and Michael Theodore Potoczny of Virginia Beach, Va.; a great-grandson, Becham Potoczny; a sister, Rosemary Hamilton (Red) of Vicksburg, Miss.; and a stepdaughter, Maria Anton Bashinski (Craig) of Midlothian, Va.; nieces and nephews, including Daniel Johnston (Denise) of Meridian, Idaho. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 44 years, Edythe Pearl Menter of Oswego, N.Y.; a daughter, Karen Anne Potoczny of Virginia Beach, Va., and his younger brother, John Izzo of Smithtown, N.Y.
Religious services will be private. Visitation will be held at a Celebration of Life Open House on Sunday, July 27, 4-7 p.m. at South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 South Ponte Vedra Blvd., South Ponte Vedra Beach. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Fishing for Dreams, 3424 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086; or to Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/21/08)
Charles "Charlie" Herman Jackowski passed away on Nov. 22, 2010, in St. Augustine, Fla. Born to Lena and Herman L. "Jack" Jackowski on Sept. 29, 1928, in Houston, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty (Walker); three daughters and six grandchildren: daughter, Laura (Bob) Dickson, of St. Augustine, and their son, Blake, of Point Arena, Calif.; daughter, Elizabeth (Keith) Davis of Boston, and their daughters, Hailey (Adrian) Antao of New York City, and Drew and Grace, also of Boston; daughter, Lyn Jackowski, and her children, Ainsleigh and Alexander Atkinson, of St. Augustine.
After serving in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, Charlie received his bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Houston. Charlie went on to a distinguished career as a professional engineer for 50 years in the petroleum industry. Beginning in 1953 Charlie, Betty and family lived abroad in Venezuela, Libya, Australia, Iran, England, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. As well as these travels they made homes in Houston, Austin, New Orleans and Anchorage. Charlie and Betty moved to St. Augustine in 2002, enjoying the beach life of entertaining friends and family.
The visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Jeff Gatlin, followed by the burial at 2 p.m. with military honors at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations, to the Betty Griffin House, 1375 Arapaho Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 or the charity of your choice in memory of Charlie would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 24, 2010)
Sister Althea Jackson, age 86, died Feb. 7, 2009.
She is survived by her daughter, Jean; a son, Paul; and a grandson, Sam. The visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/10/09)
Deacon Alex Jackson Sr., 83, Hastings, entered into eternal rest April 5, 2009, at the Ponce de Leon Care Center.
He is survived by five sons, Alex Jr., St. Augustine, Wilbur, Jacksonville, Fla., Carl, Palatka, Isaac, New York, and Clifford Jackson, Kansas; one daughter, Lucretia Robinson, Palatka; brothers, Natheo Jackson and Joe Wilson, St. Augustine; and sisters, Alice Robinson, Avoca, N.Y., and Hattie Powell, Palm Coast; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He was a faithful member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board and Male Chorus. He served in the United States Army.
Services are Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Gethsemane, with the Rev. Rick Torrence, pastor. Calling hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and one hour prior to service hour on Saturday. Burial will be in Armstrong Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son are in charge of services.
(St Augustine Record, 04/09/09)
Arthur Jackson Jr., 71, of Hastings, Fla., died April 9, 2010 at Governor's Creek Rehabilitation Center in Green Cove Springs, Fla. Arthur was born on Dec. 22, 1938 to the late Ethel Wesby and Arthur Jack Sr. in Yazoo, Miss. He resided in Wyandanch, Long Island, N.Y. for more than 40 years, returning to Hastings on July 9, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Jack Sr. and Ethel Wesby; brothers and sisters, Henry Lee Barney, Robert Lomack, Edward Wesby, Annie Mae Jones, Sarah Jones, and Minnie McCray; and his first wife, Elizabeth Green Moore Jack.
His memories will be cherished by his wife, Annie Jack, Amityville, N.Y,; daughters, Shelby E. and Sarah L. Jack, both of Hastings, Terry (Dennis) Jack-Hicks, Shaunetee Jack and Amy Barnes, Bayshore, N.Y., Miranda Barnes, Tracy Barnes and Kellie Jack, Amityville, N.Y., Angela Barnes, Baltimore, Md., and Edith Thomas, Central Islip, N.Y.; sons, Emanuel Moore, Jr., Keith (Sheree) Moore, Hastings, James A. Moore, Interlachen, Fla.; sisters, Mary Murray, Los Angeles, Calif,, who raised him, and Lula M. Haymer, Benton, Miss.; brothers, Gene A. (Hilda) Jack, Baltimore, Md., Johnny B. (Shirley) Jack, Orlando, Fla., and George Jack, New Jersey.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Witness Church of the Almighty God, Bishop Samuel Green, pastor, with Pastor Christopher Coleman of Harvest Time Ministries, officiating. Viewing will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday (today) at Harvest Time Church, Palatka, Fla. There will be no burial.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/16/2010)
Barbara Jean "Bob" Baker Jackson, 56, formerly of Hastings, residing in Atlanta, died June 30, 2009, at South Fulton Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Willie and Corine Baker. She was born in Hastings, Fla. She was a graduate of Hastings High School class of 1971 and continued her education toward an administrative certification. She worked for Relay Systems as a TTY operator for the hearing impaired in Miami, and the St. Johns County Corrections Department. She received her Christian Foundation at Pompey's Temple Church of God in Christ.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at The Lord's Temple, where Elder Thomas Cave III is the pastor. Elder John Williams will be eulogist. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in San Mateo, Fla. Viewing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Harvest Time Ministry in Hastings and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the mortuary.
She is survived by her son, Zacharay (Terry) Jackson; daughters, Lasonya Tower and Karmala Karakus; and sisters, Janice Whitty, Sandra Baker, Valerie Baker and Dorothene Baker.
Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/10/09)
Elizabeth A. Jackson, 64, of St Augustine, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Volk, of St. Augustine; her two children, Kurt Jackson of St. Augustine and Kimberly Kanter of Trenton, Maine; and a sister, Brenda Houdlette of Brunswick, Maine.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at San Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Augustine at 10:30 a.m.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/08/08)
Esther Jackson, 61, of Bunnell, Fla., died May 22, 2008, at Catalina Health Care Facility. She worked for 18 years with the Salvation Army. She was a member of the Church of God in Christ.
Services: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Espanola, Fla. Officiating: Rev. Donald Jefferson. Calling hours: Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Burial: Masonic Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughters, Alfreda Smith, Bunnell, Fla., Judy Walker, Eunice Jackson, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Cassandra Ford, Cheryl Capdevilla, both of Holly Hill, Fla.; her sons, Hernandez Jefferson, Daytona Beach, Fla., Freddie Lee Jackson Jr., Milton, Fla.; her sisters, Elsie Chappell, Hattie Edwards, Ella M. Galvin, all of Espanola, Fla.; her brother, Willie L. Jefferson, Tallahassee, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/08)
Mother Gussie M. Jackson, 76, of St. Augustine, died June 20, 2008, at her home.
Mother Jackson was a member of Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry and served as a mother of the church, superintendent of Sunday school for 40 years, sang on the senior choir for 10 years, was president of the Ushers Board, member of the Trustee and Mission boards, president of Lily Lodge and Royal Court No. 166, Victoria Court 218, member of the SCLC, AARP, NAACP. She graduated from Excelsior High School in 1951. She was employed by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind for 34 years and retired in 1987.
She is survived by her husband, James S. Jackson, St. Augustine; children, Sherill Jackson, Cassandra Johnson (Gregory), St. Augustine, Barbara Holmes, Jacksonville, Katrina Gilyard (Willie), Hollister, Silbert Johnson (Monique), Memphis, Tenn.; sister, Arnielee Peeples, Elkton; brother, Robert Williams (Bonnie), New Jersey; in-laws, William Jackson (Melba), Colleyville, Texas, Mary Williams, Elkton, Brenda Jordan, Decatur, Ga., Doris Jackson and Wanda Jackson, both of St. Augustine, Arthur Jackson, Gainesville; special nieces, Willie Mae Steward, Stacie Jackson and Linda Wesley; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, the Rev. Ronald Stafford, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Craig Memorial Park. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, 676 Christopher St.
Leo C. Chase & Son in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/08)
James W. Jackson Jr., 78, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 20, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Mr. Jackson was a native of Soperton, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1961, moving here from San Diego. Calif. Mr. Jackson, along with his wife, owned and operated a small business for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having
served during the Korean Conflict.
Services: A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His wife of 56 years, Donna Jackson, St. Augustine; daughters, Jamie Jo Jackson Cribbs, St. Augustine. Rhonda Eskelson, Denver, Colo., Desiray Blackburn, Daytona Beach, Fla; sisters, Penny Edge, Dudley, Ga., Myrtle Donald son, Dublin, Ga.;
five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/23/08)
Johnny "JW" Wilbur Jackson, 72, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away June 18, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Wilson County, N.C., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1964. He owned and operated the first Texaco station on S.R. 16 and Interstate 95. He was a member of Turning Point Calvary Baptist Church.
"JW" was a former member of the Moose Lodge and of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel; son, Al (Sherri) Jackson of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters, Lisa (Ben) Adams and Wanda Jackson, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Marie Jackson of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Doris Godwin of Wilmington, N.C.; brothers, Bud, Billy Ray and Bobby Jackson, all of Rocky Mount, N.C.; grandchildren, Allison and Tyler Jackson, Will and Brandon Adams and Sarah Nester; great-grandchildren, Braydon and Cole.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Turning Point Calvary Baptist, the Rev. Tim Hall and Brother David Beauchamp officiating.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make donations to Northeast Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/20/09)
Sis. Lorine Warner Jackson, 67, of St Augustine died December 3, 2007 at Flagler Hospital. Mrs Jackson was a native of Pelham, GA and had resided in St Augustine for the past 50 or more years. Mrs Jackson was a former custodian for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, a former member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, St Augustine and a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
Services: 11 am Saturday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Officiating: The Rev Marvin McQueen, pastor.
Calling hours: 5 to 6 pm at the church and from 10 am until the hour of service.
Survivors: Her husband, Nathieo Jackson; sons, Elijah Jackson and Marvin Jackson,
all of St Augustine; Nathieo Jackson Jr, Miami; sisters, Janie Kelley, Yvonne Warner and
Margie Turner, all of St Augustine; seven gradchildren.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, FL.
(St Augustine Record, 12/06/07)
Mildred Selena (Pope) Jackson, 79, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine following a brief illness.
A native and lifelong resident of St. Johns County, she was born in Vermont Heights on Saturday, March 12, 1932, to Joseph and Rosa (Woods) Pope. She was a 1950 graduate of Excelsior High School. On July 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to Edward William "Billy" Jackson. She was a former longtime member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as choir president and was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
She was a teacher"s aide in the St. Johns School District for over 29 years (1965-94) at Richard J. Murray High, Switzerland Point Middle and Otis A. Mason Elementary Schools. She was also a member of the former "People Helping People" Choir. Mildred"s favorite hobbies included sewing, playing bingo and watching comedies. In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in eternal rest by her sisters, Ethel Lee Taylor and Evelyn Pope; brothers, William, Jerome, James Pope and John Pope.
To cherish her memories: daughters, Patrell "Pat" Jackson Banks, Linda Jackson, Norma Miller; son: Alvin (Annie) Jackson, all of St. Augustine; sisters, Margaret Murray, Armstrong, Christine Bryson, Islip, N.Y., Fannie Pope, St. Augustine, and Betty Pope, Elkton; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 222 Riberia St., St. Augustine. Homegoing services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at the Family Worship Center, 2040 State Road 207, St. Augustine. Pastor Sidney Hardy Sr. is the eulogist. Interment will be in Oak Hill West Cemetery, Palatka. Family and friends may sign the Jackson family"s guestbook at www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison St., Palatka, FL 32177.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 30, 2011 )
Dr. Ronald F. Jackson, DVM, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. He was born in London on Sept. 19, 1918, and came to this country at the age of 11. He graduated from Michigan State University and worked in Maryland before moving to St. Augustine with his wife, Alice, in 1943. He opened Jackson Veterinary Hospital, where he practiced until 1995.
Dr. Jackson was a distinguished veterinarian whose research led to the development of the first successful heartworm treatment for dogs. He served as president to the American Veterinary Medical Association and president of the Florida Veterinary Association and was a founder and officer of the American Heartworm Association. He served as mayor of St. Augustine and was a senior warden and vestry member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church, with the Rev. David Weidner officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Jan Ritch (John), Jennifer Jackson and Judy Romaine; granddaughters, Allison Bishop (Brooks), Lucy Cuda (Brian), Kathryn Reitmann and Samantha Smith; and four great-grandchildren. His son David preceded him in death.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 1/20/2010)
Sheila J. Jackson, St. Augustine, died Dec. 5, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center, Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at St. Luke AME Church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chase Chapel and at the church from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Leo C. Chase & Son is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 9, 2010)
Thomas I. Jackson, 90, of St. Augustine, died March 6, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Jackson was a native of St. Augustine and had lived in New York for some time before returning to St. Augustine in 1984. Mr. Jackson was a retired United States Postal Worker, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Post No. 194 and a member of First Baptist Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Officiating: The Rev. Michael McConnell, pastor. Calling hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m. today at Chase Chapel and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
Survivors: His wife, Bernice Jackson, St. Augustine; daughters, Jacquelyn Spencer, Brooklyn, N.Y., Deborah Jackson, Chicago, and Chrisena Perry, Bronx, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/11/080
Tony Jackson, 66, of Bunnell, Fla., died Feb. 23, 2010, at Florida Hospital Flagler, Bunnell, following a long illness.
Mr. Jackson was born in Douglas, Ga., to Anthony and Ruby Jackson, April 4, 1943. He attended public schools in Georgia and Florida. He worked as a laborer in the construction field.
He was affiliated with the Pentecostal faith and would often attend Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Bunnell.
He leaves to mourn his passing his companion, Charlett Hubert, Bunnell, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church in Bunnell with Pastor Elder Willie Durden officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery in Palm Coast, Fla. Viewing will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/2010)
Vicoria A. Jackson, 76, of St. Augustine, died Aug. 15, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home. Mrs. Jackson was born in Paisley, Fla., on Sept. 24, 1931, to the late Terlissia Isadore Jackson and Carl Jackson. She became a Christian early in life. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church until her health began to fail.
She worked for Morrison Cafeteria for a number of years before working for Columbia Restaurant for 16 years.
She had the opportunity to travel with her son, David, and daughter-in-law, Diane to the tropical islands of Bahamas and the Caribbean Islands. She was very active member of the COA (Council On Aging), where she gave of her time whenever she was needed. In 2007, she received recognition for her completion of the Fall Lake Walk.
Sister Jackson loved the Lord, her family and friends. She met and made many friends.
She is survived by six children: Carrie Johnson, St. Petersburg, Fla., McKenzie (Vivian) Highsmith, Jr., Middleburg, Fla., Edward C. Morris, St. Augustine, Betty A. (Ronald) Morris, Jacksonville, Fla., David J. (Diane) Johnson, St. Augustine, Robert S. Johnson, Gainesville, Fla.; a step-son, Stephan (Linda) Johnson, Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Katherine Fort, Dora Jackson, and Pauline Jackson; two brothers, Carl Jackson and Jerry Jackson; a loving niece, Quinne Elsie, Miami, Fla.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul AME Church with the Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/21/08)
William Howard Jackson Jr., 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Feb. 11, 2009, at his home.
He was born in Philadelphia and had resided in St. Augustine since 2001. He served in the U.S. Navy. He had worked in the trucking industry.
Memorial services will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine.
Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Bailey Center for Caring Building Fund, c/o Community Hospice Northeast, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Jackson; daughters, Linda McGlynn, Bensalem, Pa., Jennifer Jackson Ponce, St. Augustine, Anna Marie Besserud, Chicago, Ill., Stephanie Hammond, Palm Valley, Fla., and Debbie Kolanek, Jacksonville, Fla.; sons, David Jackson, Charlotte, N.C., David Kolanel, Houston, Texas, Joseph Grywalski, Atlanta, Ga., Greg Kolanek, Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Paul John Kolanek, Houston, Texas; sister, Patricia Hardy, Levittown, Pa.; brother, Ron Jackson, Ocala, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son John J. Jackson and former wives Jean Otto and Virginia Jackson.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/12/09)
George Alexandric Jacob, 78, of St. Augustine, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at Sentra Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va. He was a Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. native who had lived in St. Augustine since 1996. In June of 1947 he joined the U.S. Army and went to Fort Dix, N.J., for basic training. Upon completion of his three-year hitch, he was discharged from the army in June 1950 at which point he joined the Army Reserve. He was assigned to an Engineer Aviation Battalion as his reserve unit stationed at Fort Francis Warren in Cheyenne, Wyo. On June 25, 1950 the war begins in Korea and his battalion is called to active duty. He joins the 30th Engineer Topographic Battalion as a surveyor. In 1952, he went to Officers Candidate School at Fort Belvoir and in July of 1953 he received a commission as a second lieutenant. He served in Brazil with the Corps of Engineers Topographic
Department from 1964 to 1968. He retired in May of 1970 as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years of service. After his military discharge in 1970, he made his home in Croton-on-Hudson, where he was the director of public works for the City of Yonkers, N.Y. While residing in Croton he was a member of the Historical Society, a Village Trustee as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also the president of the Board of Education. In 1984 he became Commissioner of Public Works for the City of Scarsdale, N.Y.
While a resident of St. Augustine, he was an active member of the EMMA Concert Association. He was also a board member of his community at Sea Gate North. He participated in the following organizations: Central Headlights New York Central System
Historical Society, Association of Mapping Seniors, The Military Officers Association of
America, Army Engineer Association.
He is survived by his wife, Lesibia; their four children, Michael, Ana, George and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Michael, Nicole, Mariah, Gregory; and his brother, Andrew J. Jacob.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the First Militia Chapter can be mailed to First Militia Chapter, P.O. Box 1008, St. Augustine, FL 32085-1008. Contributions will be assigned to a scholarship fund in the name of George A. Jacob.
(St Augustine Record, 1/3/08)
Lester Jacobson, 83, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 29, 2011, at Haven Hospice in Palatka, Fla, after a brief illness. He grew up in the Bronx, N.Y., where he lived until he married his loving wife, Audrey, in 1948. He resided in St. Augustine for the past 25 years, moving here from Long Beach, N.Y. in 1986. He was a graduate of State School at Farmingdale, an electronic engineer and an inventor of electronic delay lines. Lester was a man of many hobbies, which included macrame, stained glass, glass torch work, digital photography and table tennis.ÊHe started the St. Augustine Table Tennis Club at the Galimore Center in 1987.
He was an active member of the Congregation Sons of Israel, was active in the community of St. Augustine Beach and had many friends.
Graveside services will be held at noon Tuesday at the Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery with Rabbi Samuel Cywiak officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Congregation Sons of Israel, 161 Cordova St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.ÊShiva will be held at 18 Sunfish Drive, St. Augustine Beach.
Lester is survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Mark Jacobson (Ruth Yeager), Irene Jacobson (Don Turner) and Simon Jacobson (Jennifer); six grandchildren; a niece and nephew; grandnieces; grandnephews; and two great- grandnephews.He is loved by his family and will be tremendously missed.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 31, 2011)
Bruce Jacoby, 56, died suddenly from a heart attack in Equatorial Guinea, Africa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; mother, Ruth; brother, Scott and wife, Anne; nieces, Sara and Grace; and nephew, Michael.
Bruce was born in 1952 to Ruth and Bob Jacoby and grew up in Livingston, N.J.
After having taught locally at Mill Creek School and the Technical Center, Bruce became an international educator and administrator working in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Qatar, South Korea, and most recently Equatorial Guinea.
A very compassionate, patriotic person, he enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, and 'doing the right thing.' Bruce was a giving person in the most humble way. His friends, colleagues, and former students around the world will remember him for his humor, vitality, empathy, and his passion for life.
A private celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Donations may be made in his memory to: Paul Newman's Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, 265 Church St. Suite 503, New Haven, CT 06510 USA, or The Fresh Air Fund, 633 Third Ave. 14th Fl, New York, NY 10017.
'Let your passion light your way'
A Community Funeral Home & Sunset Cremation, Orlando, 407 438 2555.
(St Augustine Record, 10/04/08)
Richard Lee Jacobus, 78, of Elkton, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March 9, in Jacksonville. He was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis.
He earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engin-eering at Central State University (now known as University of Wisconsin-Steven's Point). He served in the Wisconsin National Guard while first working as a chemical engineer. He worked at paper mills in Wausau, Wis., and Bangor, Maine. He then worked for Monsanto in St. Louis, Mo., where he spent several years as their overseas representative. He also worked for Westvaco Paper Chemical in Charleston, S.C., until retirement in 2002. Richard moved to St. Augustine in 2002. He enjoyed social activities and making new friends at Coquina Crossing. He was a kind man with a big heart.
To cherish his memories: the Hein Family of Cedarburg, Wis., and many longtime devoted family and friends.
A memorial service was held at Coquina Crossing Clubhouse on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Additional memorial services and interment will be in Cedarburg, Wis., at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison St., Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 3/16/08)
Gladys G. Jacoway, 85, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Woodlands Care Center in Gainesville following an extended illness.
Mrs. Jacoway was born in Cashville, Va., on Dec. 5, 1922. Coming from Raleigh, N.C., she resided in Palatka from 1955 to 2007. In March of 2007 she moved, with her husband, to Gainesville. For several years she worked in the Registrar's Office at the St. Johns River Community College, in Palatka, when it was called the St. Johns River Junior College. Gladys was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Palatka where she served as an elder, president of The Women of the Church, and was honored as a 50 plus year member. Mrs. Jacoway enjoyed duplicate bridge as a member of the Duplicate Bridge Group in Palatka and for many years she enjoyed playing golf.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Alan Jacoway; her parents, Peyton and Eva Gardner; and a brother, James E. Gardner.
Mrs. Jacoway is survived by her husband of 63 years, T. H. "Jake" Jacoway of Gainesville; a daughter-in-law, Carol Jacoway of Fayetteville, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Betty Gardner of Orlando; a granddaughter, Joy Jacoway Bodine and her husband, Robert Bodine of Lexington, Va.; seven nieces and nephews, two step-grandchildren, and three great step-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Palatka with the Rev. Robert Scott and the Rev. John Miles officiating. Interment will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial gifts may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka, P.O. Box 297, Palatka, FL 32178.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/20/08)
Russell Joseph Jacquin, 90, of St. Augustine, died April 4, 2008, at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, Port Orange, Fla. Mr. Jacquin was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1973. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 37 and he served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was an auto repair shop owner and was of the Roman Catholic faith.
Services: None planned.
Survivors: His daughter, Susan Stolz, St. Augustine; son, George R. Jacquin, St. Augustine; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Norma M. Jacquin and a son, Russell J. Jacquin, Jr.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/10/08)
Mary Louise Guiteras Jacunksi, who died at home on April 16, 2011, was born on March 13, 1915, in Key West, Fla., the youngest of seven children of Gregorio Maria Guiteras and Maria Hortensia de Aranguren.
At the time of her birth, her father was serving in the public health service as the chief surgeon of the Marine Hospital in Key West. Her early years were spent in various places due to her father"s assignments, including another tour in Key West. Upon her father"s retirement they moved to the family home in Matanzas, Cuba, where Mary spent her early teenage years.
Although both her parents were members of prominent Cuban revolutionary and literary families, Cuba apparently did not fit in her father"s long-term retirement plans, and he relocated the family to Philadelphia, where he had grown up.
Neither of her parents drove, so Mary, then 14, drove the family from Key West to Philadelphia, but that is another story.
One of Mary"s older brothers was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and, as a result of that connection, two of her sisters married West Point graduates. While visiting one of the sisters, whose husband was stationed at West Point as an instructor, Mary met and ultimately married Edward Walter "Jack" Jacunski, West Point class of 1938. The West Point association continued as Jack, an Army Air Corps pilot, retired after a serious aircraft accident, was recalled to active duty during both World War II and the Korean War to teach in the Military Academy"s Engineering Graphics Department.
Between those assignments, the family moved initially to St. Augustine, Fla., and, ultimately, to Gainesville, which they called home, and Jack rose to become assistant dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Florida.
Besides raising three children (her son also attended West Point, and both daughters married career military officers), Mary"s interests included golf, at which she was quite good, horseback riding and frequent visits to family at West Point and Cuba, where her widowed mother had relocated.
Mary was active throughout her life in Catholic church activities both at West Point and in Gainesville and ultimately in St. Augustine, where she moved when the locus of the family shifted there in the late "90s. She lived at the Views at Baypointe on Marine Street, about a block from the house the family had lived in on Tremerton Street more than 60 years earlier.
Mary was possessed of a strong personality and a zest for life which infected her children and those around her. Mrs. J., as her children"s friends called her, loved to dance and sing and never would pass up a party. She retained a strong attachment to the United States Military Academy and to Gainesville and the University of Florida. She was a Florida Gator season ticket holder for more than 50 years.
Mary was predeceased by her husband in 1986.
She is survived by her son, retired Col. George G. Jacunski of St. Augustine; and daughters, Janice C. Corcoran of St. Augustine and Mary L. "Jinx" Travis of St. Petersburg. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Sonia, Sheila and Sandy and the many wonderful friends and neighbors who supported her in her final years.
The funeral service will be held at the Cathedral Basilica in Saint Augustine at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011. Interment will be at the United States Military Academy cemetery at West Point.
Arrangements are under the care of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 N, Main St., Gainesville. For further information, Williams-Thomas Downtown (352) 376-7556.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 21- 23, 2011)
Frederick Jaeger was born on March 8, 1931, in Jersey City, N.J. He fell asleep in death on Aug. 27, 2009, at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
As one of Jehovah God's faithful witnesses for 40 years, he had the hope to be resurrected back to the earth in paradise conditions (Psalms 37:29) and to live forever on the earth without pain, sorrow, or death (Revelation 21:3, 4), all to the praise of our god Jehovah.
He will be missed tremendously and remembered by all who knew him for his courageous, loving, cheerful, positive attitude. He was married to his first wife, Theresa Jaeger, for 48 years until her death in 1999. He remarried in 2002 to Linda Jaeger, whom he was married to for 7½ years until his passing.
Also surviving him is his son, Brian Jaeger; daughter, Cheryl Rinaldo; and two granddaughters, Naomi Jaeger and Lauren Rinaldo.
He is also survived by his stepsons, Richard Slater and Rocky Warf; stepdaughter, Wendy Cuomo; seven grandchildren, Melanie Eggley, Sa'Sha Kampmeier, Anthony Slater, Dakota Slater, Gabriella and Joey Lauricella and Ashley Slater; and two great-grandchildren, Brianna Eggley and Faith Slater.
The family home located at 4409 Tierra Verde Place, Elkton, in Coquina Crossing, will be open for visits from family and friends on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The memorial talk will be Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 795 Kings Estate Road, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 09/04/09)
Deacon Amos Bennett James, 67, St. Augustine, passed away at Flagler Hospital on Monday, April 12, 2010.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Lillie James, and his grandparents, John and Elizabeth McMillan, who became his guardians at an early age in Bakersville, Fla., after the demise of his mother. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest James and John James and a step-sister, Rosemary Griffin.
Amos was born in Lake City, Fla. He was educated in the public schools of St. Johns County and was a member of the R.J. Murray High School class of 1961. During his youth, Amos worked on the Duncan Beach Farms and was affectionately remembered as "Dink." He is also remembered as a local DJ "Mr. X," where he loved to spin records for the enjoyment of others. He entered the military in 1965 and proudly served in the United States Army, where he received numerous awards and certificates, until he received and honorable discharge. Upon his discharge from active duty he then joined the Florida Army National Guard for continued service until he became disabled.
While dedicated to the military he was equally faithful to his church. At a young age Amos was baptized and became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Bakersville. As an adult, he was a devoted member of New Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in St. Augustine, Fla., where he served as a deacon for many years. He also served in other capacities in the church, including the church choir. His past affiliation included the CB Club and the Masonic Knights Lodge No. 7.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Beverly James, Dallas, Texas, Amie James, Jacksonville, Fla., Bettina "Tina" James, Tampa, Fla.; brothers, David James (Shirley), Atlanta, Ga., Wesley James (Glennie), St. Augustine, Fla.; sister, Alice Lee, Woodbridge, Va.; step-brother, Dennis James (Rayna), Jacksonville, Fla.; step-sisters, Jacqueline Rentz-Nelson, Eatonville, Fla., Caroling King (Alfred II), Pensacola, Fla., Annie Spivey, Eatonville; grandchildren, Jade James, Dallas, Texas, Trevon Garden, Tampa, Fla.; aunt, Clara James, Tampa, Fla.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at New Saint James MBC, the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with Military Rites. Viewing and visitation will be at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/15/2010)
Everett B. James, 64, of St. Augustine, died on Sept. 4, 2010, at his home. Born in Jacksonville, he grew up in New Jersey, Maine and many other states, growing up the son of a naval officer. Everett joined the U.S. Air Force and served during Vietnam and Desert Storm and achieved the rank of technical sergeant. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for Tree of Life for 15 years, retiring again in 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Charity James of St. Augustine; a daughter, Charlene "Charlie" Garriques of New York; brothers, Tom James of Houston, Steve James of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jon James and his wife, Robin, of Pennsylvania; three stepchildren; three grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 21, 2010)
Frank "Flash" James, 48, of Donaldsonville, Ga., and a resident of St. Augustine, died Feb. 18, 2010 at Flagler Hospital. He was a construction laborer and was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of God, Twine Street, the Rev. Bessie Forrest, pastor, officiating. Calling hours are from 5-7 p.m. today at Chase Chapel.
He is survived by a son, Tavaris Ferguson, St. Augustine; his mother, Josephine Coley, St. Augustine; brothers, Mark James, Memphis, Tenn., Freddie James and Ulysses Dukes, St. Augustine; sisters, Patsy Scott, St. Augustine, Queenie Jackson, Orlando, Loraine Dukes, Palatka; other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/26/2010)
Gregory "Greg" Arnett James, 38, of Jacksonville, died peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Rehabilitation Center in St. Augustine, after a brief illness.
Greg was born and raised in St. Augustine. He graduated from St. Augustine High School and South Carolina State University. He was employed by Medronic.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, and the Rev. Charles A. Ferguson Sr. oficiating. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday and at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.
Survivors include his loving mother, Ethel Proctor James; sisters, Doretha James Smith (George Harley), Deborah James Ferguson (Charles), Cynthia Millard (Everett), Shirley Bryant Lyons, all of St. Augustine; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives.
The family would like to thank the administration and staff of Flagler Hospital and Moultrie Creek Rehabilitation Center for their loving care and compassion. They are truly a dedicated group.
Leo C. Chase & Son in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/01/08)
Harold W. James, 80, of St. Augustine, passed away March 9, 2009, at Signature Health Care of Orange Park.
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.
(St Augustine Record, 03/12/09)
Joe Jimmie James Jr., 65, retired Georgia-Pacific employee, Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008.
Joe was a native of DeLand, Fla., and he was a lifelong resident of Palatka. He was a 1961 graduate of Central Academy High School. "Deacon James" was a member of Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, where he served on numerous ministries.
He was an avid fisherman, gardener and enjoyed watching westerns.
To cherish his memories: devoted wife, Ruth C. Simpson-James, Palatka; beloved mother, Edlener James, Sanford; stepson, Eldridge Griner, Biloxi, Miss.; sisters, Kora Walker, Vermillion, S.D., and Josephine Session, Johneva (Russell) McKinney, Cynthia (Ned) Brooks and Bernadette James, all of Sanford; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sarah S. Dixon and Willie J. (Carolyn) Simpson, Hastings, Clarice J. Coleman, Daytona Beach; and a host of other relatives.
Visitation of friends and family will be at his church from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, with a Victory Celebration at 6 p.m. Homegoing Celebration will be noon Saturday, Jan. 3, at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Ave., Palatka. The Rev. Karl N. Flagg, pastor, is the eulogist. The Rev. Edwin Coffie, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Palm Coast, is presiding. Interment will be in Oak Hill West Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, Palatka, and R. J. Gainous Funeral Home, Daytona Beach.
(St Augustine Record, 01/01/09)
Louise C. James, 83, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. She was born on Sept. 17, 1925, in Pompton Lakes, N.J., to parents Wellington and Frances Card. Mrs. James was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening.
She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. Mrs. James was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Harold W. James.
She is survived by her three children, Larry (Brenda) James, Barbara Ellison and Robert (Kathy) James; six grandchildren, Terry, Eric, Robert, Amanda, Ryan and Kevin; and three great-grandsons, Blake, Ashton and Trevor.
Following cremation, she will be inurned at Pompton Reformed Church, Pompton Lakes, N.J., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org.
Please sign the family's online register book at www.broadusraines.com.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043; (904) 284-4000.
(St Augustine Record, 09/02/09)
Dr. MaryEllen P. James, Ph.D., 62, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 5, 2008, at her home.
Dr. James was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past seven years. Dr. James was a teacher and educator, a member of the Ancient City Runner's Club, St. Johns County Democrats and the New Jersey Education
Association. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Services: Funeral services will be held in New Jersey at a later date.
Survivors: Her husband of 35 years, Thomas C. James Jr.; daughters, Bridget H. James, Kissimmee, Fla., Kathleen L. James, Ocean City, N.J.; one son, Patrick H. James, Ocean City; and one grandson.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/8/08)
Robert H. Jamrog, 81, passed away after a long illness on Nov. 14, 2008 in his home in St. Augustine, Fla.
Born in Auburndale, N.Y., he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After moving to Cleveland, Ohio he started a 36-year career with General Motors working on the development of main battle tanks for the U.S. Army. A transfer to Detroit, Mich., lead to a long and productive assignment as a research and development engineer at the Milford Proving Grounds. He made substantial contributions to the emission control and driveability programs for the auto divisions of General Motors.
He enjoyed sailing, swimming, skiing and tennis and helping his family and friends with construction and maintenance projects.
He will be greatly missed by Jane, his wife of 62 years; his three children, Robert Jr., Peter and Susan Maltese; and his grandchildren, Sheree Jamrog, Wyatt Andrews, Sarah Jane Jamrog, Gail Jamrog and Joy Newman.
Arrangements by St. Johns Family Funeral Home & Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 11/20/08)
Betty Bush Jarrard, 83, passed away at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008. She had been a resident at the center since September 2005.
She was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church and was active with the Amazing Graces. She was a homemaker who always took great pride in her home and family, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Born to William and Grace Bush in Oelwein, IA, she later moved to Berwick, PA, where she met her future husband and started a family. She will be greatly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, James; daughters Joyce Conser and her husband Lee; Betsy Walton and her husband Dane; sons Robert Jarrard and his wife Audrey, all of St. Augustine; and James III of Jacksonville; and five grandchildren, Ben (Debbie) Jarrard (sons Brandon, Jeremy & Caleb), Carrie Conser (Grayslake, IL), John Jarrard (Denver), Carter Conser (Orlando), J.A. (Renee) Jarrard (son Andrew). She is also survived by sisters Jeanette Phillips and Laura Lawrence of Jacksonville and Connie Euchner of Arizona.
She was predeceased by her brothers Robert and DeForrest Bush and Bessie Albertson.
Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Grace United Methodist Church, 8 Carrera St., with Dr. Jim Reeher officiating. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Grace United Methodist Church, the Amazing Graces, or to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 .
Arrangements by St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/08)
Connie J. Jarvis, 42, of St. Augustine, passed away Oct. 25, 2009, due to head injury caused by
an automobile accident that took place Oct. 16, 2009, in Okeechobee, Fla.
She was then flown to a nearby trauma center, Lawnwood Medical Hospital, in Fort Pierce, Fla., where she fought for her life for 10 days in critical condition with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Elyria, Ohio, but had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1998.
Connie last worked at Jack Wilson Chevrolet as an accountant and part time for Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill, serving tables. Years ago she became disabled due to kidney failure and started dialysis.
Connie enjoyed any activity that included spending time with family or friends. She was extremely outgoing and was always there to help anyone needing anything.
Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Jarvis; her brothers, Douglas Jarvis of St. Augustine and Stephen Jarvis of Grafton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Garrett Jarvis, whom she IS in heaven with now!
Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., at Anchor Faith Church off of State Road 312 next to Badcock Furniture, across from Publix. For directions call during office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 797-6363; 1764 Tree Blvd., St. Augustine, Fla. 32084.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations so that Connie's last wish can be granted (to be buried with her mother, Virginia Jarvis). Donations may be made at the memorial service or sent to 115 County Road 13 South, St. Augustine, FL 32092. Make checks payable to Resthaven Memory Garden.
After the memorial, Tamara will fly to Ohio to hold burial at Resthaven Memory Garden in Avon, Ohio.
(St Augustine Record, 11/13/2009)
Voirene Kempton "Kemp" Jaudon, formerly of St. Augustine, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at his residence in Milford, Ga.
Born Jan. 4, 1933, in Ft. Pierce, Fla., Mr. Jaudon was the son of the late Jerome and Mildred Mercer Jaudon. He was an Army veteran, retired construction mason and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kidd Jaudon of Milford; sons, Keith, Gregory and James Jaudon and Michael Welsh; daughters, Stacey Jaudon, Michelle Welsh, Meg Petoskey and Melissa Bush; sister, Jane Birchette; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home, Camilla, Ga. (229) 336-5111.
(St Augustine Record, 9/5/08)
Vincent (Vince) Anthony Jeffs of St. Augustine, Fla., succumbed to a long battle with cancer, at age 62, on March 27, 2011.
Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Vince is survived by his son, Patrick; and brothers Thomas, Walter and Matthew.
Vincent was an avid lover of music, a blues guitar player, singer and songwriter. He leaves many dear friends who have been a comfort and support during his illness.
A memorial service for Vincent will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah"s Witnesses, 2924 State Route 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092 on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 5 p.m.
Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made online at www.helpvince.org or sent to HelpVince.org PO 3052, St. Augustine, FL 32085-3052.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 31, 2011)
Carolyn Jenkins, 59, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 23, 2009, at St. Augustine Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Chase Chapel. Viewing: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors: Son, Edward Griffin Jr.; three brothers; and two sisters.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/01/09)
Larry Jenkins, 59, St. Augustine, died June 17, 2009, at Acosta-Rua Center in Jacksonville.
He is survived by his wife, children and other relatives.
Funeral services will be noon Monday at St. Paul AME Church. Viewing will be 5-8 p.m, Sunday at Chase.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/09)
Patricia "Pat" Jenkins, 61, of St. Augustine passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Mrs. Jenkins was born the second youngest of seven children to parents Leslie and Mary Young on Nov. 7, 1946, in St. John's, Newfoundland, and was of the Catholic faith. She lived in Long Island, N.Y., for 25 years and then moved to Orange Park for eight years, before moving to St. Augustine two years ago. Mrs. Jenkins loved genealogy and for 35 years helped people all over the world find their roots. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; she will be dearly missed.
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Barre Jenkins; one son, Brian Jenkins; one daughter, Lesley Jenkins; one brother, Robert Young; five sisters, Jean, Rose, Delores, Shirley and Barbara; and two grandchildren, Julia and Alysha. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at San Sebastian Catholic Church on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seamark Ranch at www.seamarkranch.com or (904) 288-8885. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
Patricia Lee Jenkins, 65, St. Augustine, died July 4 at the Bailey Center.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Chase Chapel.
Visiting hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday at Chase.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 7, 2011)
Minnie L. Jenkins-Singleton, 777390 N.W. 52nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died March 5, 2010, at University Hospital, Fort Lauderdale. Minnie was a life-long resident of St. Augustine until moving to Fort Lauderdale in 2006 to be with her children. She was a 1952 graduate of Excelsior High School and a member of St. Mary's Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Mary"s Baptist Church and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home, Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., and at the Church on Saturday at 10 a.m.
She is survived by her devoted children, Tony Jenkins, Sr., St. Augustine, Tammy (Frederick) McKinzie, and Tracy Singleton, Fort Lauderdale; grandchildren, Brian (Lisa) Singleton, Ciara Singleton, Frederick McKinzie, Jr., Biante" McKinzie, Aliviana McKinzie, Fort Lauderdale, Tony Jenkins, Jr., Carl Jenkins, Marlon Bryant, St. Augustine, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Carl Jenkins, Jr., Mariah Bryant, St. Augustine; a loving sister, Lenora (Herbert) Gillins, St. Augustine; sisters-in-law, Mary Jenkins, St. Augustine, Fannie (Thomas Sr.) Eubanks, Loraine Moore, Sarasota, Fla., Beverly (Harry) Sr.) Wheeler, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Robert (Angela) Singleton, Sarasota; cousins, Edna Alvarez, Linda James, Louise Wilson, St. Augustine, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Leo C. Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/11/2010)
John Charles "Jay" Jennison III, 62, died July 9, 2010, following a 10-month battle with cancer. He was born in St. Augustine in 1948 and after a business career in Washington, D. C., New York, and south Florida, he returned home in 1999. After founding the technology consulting firm Access Systems, Jay coached golf at Flagler College and was most recently the executive director of the First Tee of St. Johns County. Although Jay moved often in his early years with his military family, he always considered St. Augustine his home.
Jay received his bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia in 1971 and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1975. That same year he was admitted to the Florida Bar. He also served in the Florida National Guard.
Jay was a passionate amateur golfer. After winning the Virginia State Amateur and playing on the University of Virginia golf team, he competed in the US Amateur, the British Amateur, the U.S. Mid-Amateur, and numerous other golf events. He was the club champion at six different clubs during his lifetime, but his proudest golf achievement was founding the St. Augustine Amateur in 2004. The tournament supports the program and mission of the First Tee of St. Johns County, which aims to impart life values and build character in children through the game of golf. Jay described the tournament's vision in the following way: "The best expression of the game lies in high level amateur competitions and the fellowship and sportsmanship attendant at such events. It is our vision to conduct an event which provides this experience for players, sponsors, volunteers, and all who come in contact with the St. Augustine Amateur."
In addition to being the chairman of the St. Augustine Amateur, Jay was a member of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine and a former senior warden on the Vestry at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Jay is survived by his wife of 35 years, Martha Booth Jennison; his daughter Clarinda McFadden, her husband Ian, and their daughter Celia of Redding, Calif.; his daughter Catherine Honeycutt and her husband, Miles, of Durham, N.C.; his son, John C. Jennison IV, and his fiancee, Sarah Cantrell of Kansas City, Mo.; and his brothers Wesley, of Jacksonville, Fla., and George, of Richmond, Va., and their families.
Jay was preceded in death by his father, Col. John C. Jennison, Jr; his mother, Clarinda Jackson Jennison, a native of St. Augustine; his sister, Clint Clarinda "Lindy" Jennison; and his grandson, Alec Jackson Farrell.
His family and friends will miss Jay's humor, his intellectual curiosity, his love of history and science, his sense of fair play, his optimism and his faith.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at Trinity Episcopal Church on Wednesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. The Jennison family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either The First Tee of St. Johns County or the Trinity Episcopal Parish Endowment Fund.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/11/2010)
Bryan Donald Jensen, 50, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo., when his aerobatic biplane crashed at the Kansas City Aviation Expo Air Show.
Bryan is survived by his father, Don Jensen and wife, Sharon McDermott Jensen of Atlantic; three sisters, Jonelle (Charles) Ruffing of Atlantic, Peggy (Craig) Medvec of Naperville, Ill., and Marcy Jensen of Columbus, Ohio; and his life partner, Christine Gerner of Lakeville, Minn.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic, Iowa. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, Atlantic, Iowa.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 25, 2011 )
Leona Lee (Pabst) Jensen, 80, passed away quietly at her home in Murrysville, Pa., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, after a brief illness.
Born in Charleston, W.Va., she graduated from Douglass College (Rutgers University) in 1949, where she also received her M.S. degree. Leona was a dedicated mathematics and computer teacher at Westfield (N.J.) High School for more than two decades, rising to chairperson of the mathematics department. She was an active member of the Westfield Education Association. Retirement did not slow Leona as she selflessly volunteered her services at local churches, civic clubs, and hospitals wherever she resided. As a dedicated wife, mother and family matriarch, she tirelessly gave her time to family members in need. Attributing her 80 years of life to good nutrition and exercise, Leona was an active swimmer and fitness advocate, most recently with the Silver Sneakers at the local area YMCA.
She is survived by two children, Herbert W. Jensen of W. Long Branch, N.J., and Diane L. Fisher of Plum, Pa., along with 10 grandchildren. Her husband, Herbert C. Jensen, predeceased her in 1992.
She is also predeceased by her friend and companion, John Tritsch.
A memorial service will be held at the Holiday Park United Methodist Church in Plum, Pa. (Nov. 7, 2008), and an interment service will be held at Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy, N.J. (Nov. 22, 2008). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntingtons Disease Association of America (https://hdsa.org/donations.html).
Arrangements entrusted to the Gene H. Corl Inc. Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center of Monroeville. (412) 372-2100 www.corlfuneralchapel.com.
(St Augustine Record, 10/28/08)
Lawrence Allan "Uncle Lar" Jenson, 71, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center Hospice in Jacksonville. Born in Rockville Center, N.Y., he had lived for many years in Simsbury, Conn. and for a short time in Radnor, Pa., before retiring to St. Augustine in 1997. He served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for many years as an insurance executive for Cigna Insurance Co. in Bloomfield, Conn. and Philadelphia, Pa. He was a lifelong sport fisherman, mostly enjoying fly fishing and most recently fishing the surf off of St. Augustine Beach.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Picton, Ontario, Canada.
He is survived by his wife, Linda JoAnne Jenson of St. Augustine; a son, Bentley Charles Jenson of Bangkok, Thailand; a daughter, Leslie Fay Jenson of Manassas, Va.; and one granddaughter, Mikayla Oertner.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 3, 2010)
Stephen and Gina Jewett, of St. Augustine, passed away on Sept. 14, 2010, at their residence. They had resided in St. Augustine since 2001 and were of the Catholic faith. They were wonderful parents to their daughter and grandchildren and very generous to many charities.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, Father Rene Robert officiating. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
They are survived by a daughter, Marion Petak, and grandchildren, Kristina and Billy Klaser and Stefanie Petak.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 19, 2010)
Melinda Pierce Cook Johannesen, 49, of Starke, died suddenly Saturday, April 24, 2010. She was born in St. Augustine to George Joseph Pierce and Betty Wagner Pierce. She attended St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Augustine. Melinda worked six years at Union Correctional Institute in Raiford, Fla.
Melinda was a very lovely, outgoing person and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and living life to the fullest. She also enjoyed dancing, reading and listening to music. Elvis was her idol. More than anything, Melinda loved eating.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Joseph Pierce, and her former husband, Tommy Heywood Cook.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Carl Johannesen, of Starke; her children, Tonya Cook of Hampton, Travis Cook of Satsuma, Renee Johannesen of St. Augustine and Eric Johannesen of Massachusetts; her mother, Betty Lee Pierce of Satsuma; her brothers, Eddie (Kaye) Pierce of Satsuma, Keith (Jeanne) Pierce of East Palatka and Mike (Renee) Pierce of St. Augustine; five grandchildren, Rachel Fields, Matthew and Evan Johannesen, and Travis Jr. and Annabelle Cook; and numerous, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 4/28/2010)
Woodrow Johns, 71, St. Augustine, died July 13, 2008, at NE Florida Community Hospice.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Hastings, the Rev. Randall Chestnut officiating.
He is survived by a son, Dexter (Darlene) Johns; two daughters, Harriet (David) Thomas, Tracery (Robert) Cameron; sisters, Anne Clinton, Rosa Lee Johns (Rufus), Alberta Johnson; brother, Swinner (Helen) Johns; nine grandchildren; and other relatives.
Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/24/08)
Albert Johnson, 93, of St. Augustine, died May 18, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a native of Daytona Beach and had resided in St. Augustine since 1985. He attended Cooper School and Excelsior High School and was a member of St. Paul AME Church.
Services: A service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 23, 2008 at Chase Chapel. Officiating: The Rev. Ron Rawls. Calling hours: Today, 5-8 p.m. Burial: Craig's Memorial Park.
Survivors: Sons, Eric Johnson and Arnold Smith, Pennsylvania; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and his caretaker and cousin, Laura Miller, St. Augustine.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/22/08)
Beatrice Young Johnson, a native of St. Augustine, made the transition on Oct. 13, 2008. She was a graduate of Richard J. Murray High School's Class of 1962. Ms. Johnson served for many years as a volunteer for both the CPS Festival and the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency.
Those cherishing her memories lovingly in their hearts include her mother, Dorothy H. Thornton; two brothers, Charles Young Jr. of New York, and Edward Thornton of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Eleanor T. Cheatham, Colorado Springs, Colo.; five sons, Richard (Deborah) Reid, Terrance McClain, Kenneth McClain Sr., of St. Augustine, J.R. (Alfreda) Evans, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Chanorman Reid, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Belinda (Thomas) Sell, and Jaqueline (Thomas) Bryant Jr., of St. Augustine; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and caring friends.
Services for Ms. Johnson are planned for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at noon, at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church with prayers beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home chapel.
Father Andy Blaszkowski, officiant in charge. Calling hours: Private family viewing prior to prayers. The public is welcome to attend prayer services on Friday at 7 p.m. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
(St Augustine Record,10/17/08)
Betsy Johnson, 79, died peacefully at her home in St. Augustine on Dec. 26, 2007, after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her children.
Services: A gathering to celebrate her life will be at Craig Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Anastasia Baptist Church on Saturday at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice.
(St Augustine Record, 12/28/07)
Dallas Johnson, of Jacksonville and originally from St. Augustine, passed away from pancreatic cancer at Baptist Hospital, June 27, 2010. He is now resting peacefully with the Lord.
Dallas was born Feb. 26, 1944, in St. Augustine. As a young man, he excelled in sports and was awarded a full football scholarship to attend the University of Florida. He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After graduating with a BS degree in advertising, Dallas spent the majority of his career in the crane and heavy equipment business; recently retiring as senior vice president and general manager of the Crane Division of Ring Power Corp. Dallas also served on R.P.C."s board of directors and was credited as founding of the National Dealer"s Crance Division and the formation of
R.P.C.'s International Crane Division.
Dallas was a member of Epping Forres Yacht Club, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and Christ Episcopal Church. He was also an avid hunter and sportsman, past president and board of directors of Glenmore Retirement Center where he served diligenty for nine years. Additionally he was a member and crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and founding member and past president of the the Ponte Vedra Rotary Club. Additionally Dallas and his wife enjoyed their vacation home in Merida, Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his mother and and father, Arnold and Florence Johnson of St. Augustine; sister, Sandy Cybulski, and brother-in-law, Craig Busby.
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Chambliss Schondelmaier; daughter, Kym Johnson; godson, Grayson McGuire, sisters Laurel Johnson, Paulette Young and Donna McQuaig; nieces, Kaydee Johnson and Rebecca Busby and nephew, Scott Busby. Also surviving are special little brother, Michael Fritton; brother-in-law, Scott Manges; dear friend, Shelly Phillips and many more family members and close friends.
A memorial service will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, July 9, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. Officiated by Rev. Gerald Walston, Fred Issac and Jerry Reynolds.
The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Jacksonville Chapter, or the Florida Sheriff"s Boy"s Ranch.
Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.
(St Augustine Record, 7/4/2010)
Aged 51 Died Dec 31, 2009 Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home, Independence, MO
Dorothy Jean Johnson, 72, of Green Cove Springs and formerly of St Augustine, died Dec. 24, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Greenville, N.C.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Memorial Park, 2600 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine. She was the wife of the late Worth Johnson Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Virginia Corbett, St. Augustine; daughters, Debra Brown and Theresa Wise, both of St Augustine, and Kathy Bailey, Green Cove Springs; sons, Billy Johnson, Green Cove Springs, and Worth "Bubba" Johnson, St Augustine; sister, Shirley Hodge, California; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/29/08)
Gideon James Johnson, 74, St. Augustine, died Nov. 1, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Franklin, Ind., and had resided here for the past 14 years, moving here from Indiana. He owned and operated a cookie distributorship for many years before retiring. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed working on his computer. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah"s Witnesses.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Don Belloit officiating. A visitation, beginning at 1 p.m., will precede the service. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Johnson, St. Augustine; children, Jerry Johnson, Enterprise, Ala., Jimmy Johnson, Elizabethtown, Ind., Twyla Roberts, Columbus, Ind., Robbie Johnson, Cooper City, Marcus Johnson, Homestead, and Anna Miller, Jacksonville; sisters, Margaret Cantrell, Phoenix, Ariz., Dorothy McCarty, Columbus, Ind., and Mary Burks and Shirley Sewell, both of Franklin, Ind.; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Johnson.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 4, 2010)
Harmoni Louise Johnson, 36, passed away after a brave battle April 28, 2011, at the Bailey Center.
She was a loving and caring daughter, wife, mother and friend. She was a clerk of the court with St. Johns County.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; daughters, Destiny and Abigail; stepson, Riley Gavin; father, Michael Lantz; aunt and uncle, Bonnie and James Burdett; and many other family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Linda Burdett Lantz.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 1, 2011)
Henry Johnson, 76, of East Palatka, Fla., formerly of Hastings, Fla., died Sept. 21, 2011 at Crestwood Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born in Thomasville, Ga., and would later move to Hastings. He was of the Holiness faith. His wife Amelia Johnson preceded him in death.
Survivors include son, Henry Jones, Palatka and Joseph Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters, Janet Mattox, Hastings, Emma Johnson, East Palatka, Fla., and Linda Johnson, Palm Coast.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 at Harvest Time Ministries, Hastings, Pastor Christopher Coleman, officiating. Burial will follow in Pattersonville Cemetery following services. Viewing will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Coleman"s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 29, 201)
Henry B. Johnson, 70, of Palatka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka following an extended illness.
Born in Grandin, Mr. Johnson had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He was a 1957 graduate of Palatka Senior High School. In 1995 he retired from the Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 38 years of service. He started at the mill as a tow motor operator and was promoted to supervisor of tissue and kraft shipping. Later he was promoted to superintendent of tissue shipping.
Mr. Johnson was a very active member for 21 years of the Palatka Moose Lodge No. 184, where he had held many posts, including governor and, most recently, social coordinator. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Pineland Lodge No. 86, where he was a past master. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Lonnie Selph; his father, Henry Johnson; and four sisters and two brothers.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his companion, Sylvia Plemmons of Palatka; two sons, Richard Johnson of Grand Rapids, Mich., and David Johnson of Gainesville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Michael Pullium of St. Augustine and Laura and Troy McDaniel of Bostwick; one brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Rosann Selph of Carraway; one sister and brother-in-law, Lonnette and Lynn Watson of Hollister; six grandchildren, Johanna Hunt, Nathan Ryan, Delaney Pullium, Kayla Johnson, Jenna Johnson and Carly Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Ayla Hunt and Maia Hunt.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the Masters Funeral Home of Palatka. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the funeral home, with Pastor Wesley Taylor officiating. The Palatka Moose Lodge No. 184 will perform funeral rites at the service.
Interment will follow in the Mei-Wum Cemetery in Carraway.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
Memorial gifts, in Mr. Johnson"s memory, may be sent to Masters Funeral Home P.A., 3015 Crill Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/2009
John B. Johnson, 78, St. Augustine, died July 10, 2008, at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care.
He was born in Dallas, Texas, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1992, moving here from Dallas. He served in the U.S. Navy, and he was a retired archaeologist.
A private service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Johnson, St. Augustine; daughter, Pamela San Miguel, Elkton; son, Trevor Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren; and life-long friends, Ted and Ray Payne, St. Augustine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/12/08)
Lawrence William "Bill" Johnson Jr., a local bed and breakfast owner, beloved husband, father and grandfather who was loved by many, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2011.
He was predeceased by his first wife and the mother of his children, Diane, and is survived by his wife, Bonnie. He was born in Evanston, Ill., on Oct. 20, 1931. Bill and Diane moved to St. Augustine from Woodward, Okla., in 1991 to live their dream of owning their own bed and breakfast.
Bill had a knack for hospitality and enjoyed sharing his home with his many guests. He also had a passion for golf, and when he wasn"t at the Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast, you could find him on the golf course at St. Johns Golf Club.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, Fla. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Way of St. Johns County, St. Augustine.
Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie Alexander Johnson, St. Augustine; sons, Lawrence "Larry" Johnson III, Steamboat Springs, Colo., and John Johnson, St. Augustine; and daughter Katherine "KayC." and husband Lenny Albin of Sulphur, La.; and daughter Roxie and husband Bobby Ogans of Indiana. Other family members include grandchildren, Lenny, Derrik, Ashton, Miranda, Billy, Zachary and Kaitie, and two great-grandchildren, Ava and Darby. Also included are his stepchildren, Steven Alexander, Bradley Alexander and Shannon Alexander Price.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 31, 2011)
Nellie Mae Johnson, 77, St. Augustine, Fla., died May 7, 2009, at Samantha R. Wilson Senior Citizen Center.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church of God, Pastor Lavoy Newton and Minister Authur A. Huggins officiating. A viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a professional cook by trade and worked at Palms Pancake House for a number of years.
Survivors: son, Kenneth Floyd, St. Augustine; six sisters; seven brothers; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives.
Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/14/09)
Nettie Mae Johnson, 96, died July 23, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home (385 SR 207). Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, also at the funeral home.
She is survived by a host of family and friends.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/08)
Patsy Lee Johnson, 65, of Palatka, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center after a courageous 34-year battle with cancer.
She was a native of Ft. Pierce and had lived in Palatka for the past 47 years, coming from Hastings. She was a member of Christ Independent Methodist Church and a homemaker. "Miss Pat," as she was known, worked at Tractor Supply for seven years, until declining health forced her to retire. She was active with FFA at Palatka High School for many years and loved fishing and gardening. She had also been a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Taxpayers League for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Johnson; her parents, Clarice and Energy Crews; her father, Ed Lee; sister, Ellen Owen; brother, Jack Lee; and a niece, Julia Kay Lee.
She is survived by a son, Cary Johnson and wife Sherri of Palatka; sister, Frances Nell Moore of Cottonwood, Ala.; four brothers, Meek Lee and wife Fran of Palatka, Billy Lee and wife Maureen of St. Augustine, Tommy Lee and wife Sharon of Hastings, and Joe Lee amd wife Pam of Satsuma; two grandchildren, Cole Johnson and Tucker Johnson, both of Palatka; two sisters-in-law, Charlene Lee of East Palatka and Candace Smithey amd husband Van of Jacksonville; many special nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews, whom she loved dearly, along with many special neighbors and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Christ Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka. In celebration of her life, a memorial video will be shown. Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations can be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL, 32177. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
Published in St. Augustine Record on May 31, 2011
Pauline S. Johnson, 82, of St. Augustine, died August 20, 2010, at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born in High Point, N.C., and grew up in Morganton, N.C., and St. Augustine and attended the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, where she met and later married Jack Johnson. Pauline was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, having raised her family in St. Augustine. She had been married to Jack Johnson for nearly 40 years before he passed away in 1986. Pauline's passing to be with God and be reunited with her husband was on the date of her husband's birthday.
Services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill German officiating. A visitation preceding the service will begin at 10 a.m. Internment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted or contributions in her memory can be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL. 32257.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Jackie Baker and her husband Scott of St. Augustine, and Pamela Johnson of St. Augustine; a son, Chet Johnson of St. Augustine; grandchildren Michelle Bonham and husband Rick, Paul Pierce and his wife Bonnie, and great-grandchildren, Ava, Alayna, Nathan and Lila.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/22/2010)
Rachel Louise Johnson, 67, St. Augustine, died May 22, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Ashland City, Wis., and had resided in St. Augustine for 24 years. She was a homemaker, was a member of the Florida Gourd Society and attended Freedom Baptist Church.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Freedom Baptist Church, 1740 State Road 207, with The Rev. Jeff Gatlin and The Rev. Barry Seals officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert E. Johnson, St. Augustine; three daughters, Robin Becklin, Cambridge, Minn. and Betty Johnson and Jeannie Gumble of St. Augustine; one sister, Susan Carlson, South Range, Wis.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/30/2010)
Robert J. Johnson, 83, St. Augustine, died March 20, 2011, at Ponce Care Center.
He is survived by two daughters, sister, brother and six grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 17, 2011)
Ethel Slattery Johnson-Berg passed away Jan. 31, 2008. Ethel was born in Lowell, Mass. She was a graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in Boston. She also graduated from Simmons College. Ethel served as an Army Nurse during World War II, retiring with the rank of major in 1977. Ethel worked at Mainland Senior High School in Daytona Beach, Fla., for many years as a secretary.
The funeral service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., where she will be laid to rest next to her dear husband of 50 years, Raymond.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara S. Fogarty of St. Augustine; her niece, Mary Ann Fogarty; and nephew, Thom Fogarty, both of New York.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is assisting the family.
Please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/08)
Bruce W. Johnston, 83, died Feb. 1, 2010, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy; daughter, Laura Linzer; son, Bruce M. Johnston; sister, Janet Rynne; three grandchildren, Kimberly Johnston, Danielle Linzer, Maxwell Siegle.
Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/5/2010)
Ethel C. Joiner, 83, St. Augustine, died August 21, 2010 at Flagler Hospital. She was a native and life-long resident of St. Augustine. She was a homemaker and she was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday August 28, 2010 at the First Church of the Nazarene 6 May Street, with Pastor Tom Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Friday August 27, 2010 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn Shugart and her husband, Butch, Waycross, GA, Janice Mariotti and her husband, Neil, Mac Joiner and his wife, Pat, Tommy Joiner, Ron Joiner and his wife, Angie, all of St. Augustine; one sister, Martha Jones, St. Augustine; one brother, Earl McClellan, Sarasota; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmore Joiner.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/25/2010)
Ann Elizabeth Godshall Jones, 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Friday, June 18, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 6, 1935, in Union, S.C., and was the daughter of Elmer and Mabel Godshall. Ann was the devoted military wife of Col. (Ret.) George T. Jones, and the mother of two girls, Jane and Beth. Throughout her life, Ann was a member of the Episcopal church, where she served on the Altar guild, St. Catherine's Women's Ministry, Daughters of the King, Eucharist Lay Ministry, Stephens Ministry and the King's Sons and Daughters. Ann also served on the board of the Woman's Exchange.
She is survived by her husband, George T. Jones of St. Augustine; daughters, Melissa Jane Bates and her husband, Barry, of Fort Collins, Colo. and Beth Kobes and her husband, Jeff, of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew Thomas Bates, Kathryn Ann Bates, Emily Elizabeth Kobes, Callaway Richard Kobes, Avery Grace Kobes and Evan Jeffrey Kobes.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father David Weidner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing can make a donation to Northeast Florida Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/20/2010)
Retired professor emerita Dr. Antonia J. Jones passed away on Dec. 23, 2010, at her home in St. Augustine, Fla., after a brief illness.
Antonia retired from the faculty of the University of Cardiff, Wales, UK, in 2007 and moved to St. Augustine to be with her beloved life partner, Barbara Quinn. She had a renowned career as a mathematician, number theorist and computer scientist, and authored more than 70 published academic papers and books on game theory, chaos theory, neural learning, artificial intelligence and computer programming, among many other topics. Antonia was even listed in the credits of the movie "Rosinante" in 1986 as an electronic data processing consultant.
During her career, she worked for the University of Nottingham, Yale University, Colorado University, University of London, University of Chicago, New Mexico State University, Cardiff University (from which she retired), the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, Royal Holloway College and Brunel University. She lectured worldwide. She was perhaps most widely known for a scientific research breakthrough, the Gamma Test.
Antonia was born in 1943 at Queen Charlotte"s Hospital, London, the first child of Harold and Kathleen Jones. Her parents had no higher education but were determined that Antonia and her sister, Jenny, would go to college.
Despite losing the use of her legs at age 10, she proved to be unstoppable. She graduated from Reading University with first-class honors and went on to receive a doctorate in number theory at the University of Cambridge.
Antonia is most fondly remembered by her friends and family as a patient, kind and thoughtful person whose home was always open to stray animals and to humans in need of a meal, a listening ear and non-judgmental advice. This made her home chaotic during those times when "a wheel comes off," as she put it, but she always demonstrated patience and kindness toward others and maintained her dignity to the very end of life.
She is survived by her life partner, Barbara Quinn; her sister, Jennifer Christine Carr; and nephews, Robert Carr and Simon Carr.
A Celebration of Life is planned from 1-9 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Goliath & BeBe"s World or to Saving Animals from Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.). In Antonia"s memory, her sister is raising funds for Stoke Mandeville Hospital Spinal Unit (UK), where Antonia was a patient. For more information about this, go to www.justgiving.com/Jennifer-Carrl.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, assisted the family.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from April 15 to April 19, 2011)
Curtis R. Jones, age 62, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 9, 2007, at his residence in Alma, Ga.
He was born in Jacksonville, Texas, the son of Dorris Edwin Jones and Lillian Corbett Felder, and had resided in St. Augustine since the 1960s.
Curtis was a highly decorated veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars, serving in Alpha Battery, 21 Field Artillery of the 1st Cavalry Division. He was awarded many medals and commendations during his service, including the Bronze Star Metal and two
Purple Hearts for wounds he sustained in combat.
For many years he worked as a drywall contractor in the area and was a member of V.F.W. Post 2391.
A Tribute to Curtis Jones
Great son of the south, the nation honors you, hero to his family, friend to us all, WE REMEMBER!
The nation honors you with a bugle call, as the heavens welcome you with trumpets; heaven and earth are in sequential sound, WE REMEMBER!
We have lost you, father, so very dear to us, who showed us that compassion and giving is the way, love and honor is a life,
family is strength, WE WILL REMEMBER!!
In all the pain and sorrow, we didn't get a chance to say good-bye. We want to know that we will miss you and love you with all of our hearts, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!!!!
CJ
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at San Lorenzo Cemetery with Pastor Roy Yelvington officiating.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carole Ann Jones of St. Augustine; a daughter, Sherry Solana; sons, Christopher Troy Jones, James Edwin Jones and John Eric Jones, all of St. Augustine; brothers and sisters, Don, Roy, Johnny, Raymond, Merle, Linda,
Doris Fay and Debbie; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, St. Augustine, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/07)
David N. "Dave" Jones, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home in St. Augustine on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. He was born Aug. 25, 1948, in Lizesmore, W.Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1982. Dave was in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a structural aircraft mechanic with Northrop Grumman until his retirement in January 2009 after almost 25 years of service.
Dave was an avid golfer and a huge FSU fan. He and Karen enjoyed camping and riding their new Harley Davidson motorcycles. Their two schnauzers Kady and Cody were always happy to see them return from their adventures.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Karen; his father and stepmother, Clinton and Frances Jones of Jacksonville; two sons, David N. Jones Jr. (Cindy) of New Bloomfield, Mo., Gary Jones of Livonia, Mich.; one daughter, Dani Weathers (Mike) Milan, Mich.; two grandchildren, Laura Cordts and Zachary Weathers; his sister, Lavern Quarrels (Red) of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Ronald "Ken" Jones (Paulette) and Rick Jones (Donna) of Coleman, Mich.; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Danny Jones and his mother, Mona Jones.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Shands and Hope Lodge in Gainesville for the excellent care provided to Dave over the last few months.
Visitation will be held at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial with full military honors will be on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Attendees should arrive no later than 10:45 a.m.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or you may make memorial contributions to Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 09/09//09)
Diane Bush Jones, 56, of Quitman, Ga., died March 9, 2009 at her home. She was born in Montezuma, Ga., and had been a resident of Quitman since 1994, moving there from Alaska. She was employed with Hardees Restaurants in Valdosta and Quitman where she worked as an assistant manager.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine Memorial Park, 2600 Old Moultrie Road. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Larry O. Jones, Quitman, Ga.; one daughter, Dana L. Young, and her husband, Gregory, Crestview, Fla.; one son, Shawn Jones, and his wife, Amy, Lenox, Ga.; her mother, Margie Bush; sister, Annette Hall, and her husband, Mike; brother, Billy Bush, and his wife, Vicki, all of St. Augustine; and four grandchildren, Kyler and Shawn Young, Nathan and Amaya Jones.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/11/09)
Elizabeth W. (Betsy) Jones, 84, died in Flagler Hospital on March 26, 2010. Mrs. Jones was born in Ashland, Ky., on Dec.6, 1925. Her early years were spent in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pa., and Brooklyn, N.Y. She lived in St. Augustine since 2001.
Mrs. Jones graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and Barnard College in New York, N.Y. Mrs. Jones worked for many years as a social worker in the public school system in Indianapolis, Ind., where she lived for 43 years. After retirement, she and her husband Clinton moved to St. Augustine, where she and her family had visited for several winters.
Mrs. Jones was involved with many activities in St. Augustine, including the Trinity Episcopal Parish Vestry, Trinity Episcopal Parish Endowment, St. Francis House and the St. Johns County Library. She was a former member of the Junior League of Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Clinton Story Jones, and son, Douglas Story Jones. She is survived by two children, Kimberly (Hugh) Blake of New London, Conn., Larry (Brenda) Jones of Charlotte, N.C., and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Jones of Indianapolis, Ind. She has six surviving grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Trinity Episcopal Parish in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Trinity Parish Endowment Fund for Youth Scholarships, St. Francis House of St. Augustine, The Friends of the Bookmobile of St. Johns County, or Outrun the Sun.
Arrangements in care of Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/28/2010 - 3/29/2010)
Emily Hurff Cross Jones, 93, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2011, at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. She was the widow of Emerson Philip Jones, Sr., of Franklin, Va., they were married for more than 48 years. Mrs. Jones lived in St. Augustine, Fla., for the last decade.
She was one of six children of the late Evelyn Hurff Cross and Marion Austin Cross, Sr., of Suffolk, Va. Mrs. Jones graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman"s College, where she majored in Chemistry and was a member of the May Court and Alpha Chi Omega. She later served as president of the Tidewater RMWC Alumnae Association. Mrs. Jones was named one of the "Most Beautiful College Girls of 1939" by Vogue Magazine, and one of the "Best Dressed Women in Virginia" by the Richmond Times-Dispatch on several occasions.
Reared in the Main Street Methodist Church in Suffolk, she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years in the Franklin Congregational Church.
In youth, she served the Norfolk Council of the Girl Scouts of America as a counselor at Lake Matoaka, and later as a troop leader in the Church of the Good Shepherd of Norfolk during World War II. In Franklin, Mrs. Jones became a den mother of the Boy Scouts of America.
She served on the executive boards of the Southampton Hospital Auxiliary and the Franklin Woman"s Club. Mrs. Jones was president of the Franklin Garden Club; her home in Franklin, "Lawnwood," was featured in a Colonial Homes Tour sponsored by the parent Garden Club of Virginia.
An avid historian and genealogist, she was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and of the Constantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a past member and trustee of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Survivors include her two sons and their families: Milton Randolph Jones, his wife Georgia Graham Jones, and her grandson, Randolph Graham Jones, all of Austin, Texas; and Dr. Emerson Philip Jones, Jr., and her granddaughter, Ashleigh Caroline Jones, both of Greenwich, Conn. Mrs. Jones is also survived by two brothers, John Franklin Cross II of Driver, Va., and Wilbur Rawles Cross of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Mrs. Jones was predeceased by her sister, Mary Evelyn Cross Hayes, by her brothers Marion Austin Cross, Jr., and Joseph Milton Cross III, and by her daughter-in-law Julia Falor Jones.
A memorial service was conducted at Glenmoor in St. Augustine, with private interment to be held in her native Virginia. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, or to the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 16, 2011)
Harris Jones, 79, Palm Coast, died Sept. 27, 2009, at home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell.
Burial: Monday, Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Visitation: Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, St. Augustine.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/02/09)
Ida Mae Jones, 92, St. Augustine, died Aug. 22, 2008. She was a retired St. Johns County school teacher and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survived by her caregivers, Fredrick and Ruth Thompson, and a host of cousins.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul AME Church, with the Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chase Chapel.
Leo C. Chase & Son is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/27/08)
Janet Sue Jones, 59, of St. Augustine, died March 18, 2008, at the home of her sister. Mrs. Jones was a native of Ashtabula, Ohio, and had resided in St. Augustine for the past three years. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic church and had been a waitress at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant.
Services: Will be held in Ashtabula. Burial: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ohio.
Survivors: Her mother, Josephine Welker; sisters, Judy Black, St. Augustine, and Sue Ann Lilluis, Ashtabula; step-sons, Dean Jones, Ohio, Michael Jones and John Jones, Michigan; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Richard Jones and two sons, Brian Jones and Bruce Jones.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine record, 3/20/08)
Joe Wallace Jones, 55, of St. Augustine, died March 6, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Jones was a native of Anderson, Ind., born Jan. 1, 1953. He was self-employed in the cleaning and re-modeling industry.
Services: Private family services are planned.
Survivors: His mother, Patricia Jones, Indianapolis, Ind.; son and daughter, Jason Jones, Sevier, Ind., and Jesmine Slone, Rochester, Ind.; sisters and brother, Patsy Wiltsee, St. Augustine, Ernest Jones, Alexandria, Carol Hazlett, Marion, Ind., and Jane Brunson, Anderson. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.wattsfuneralhomes.com
In charge: Watts Funeral Home, San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 3/14/08)
Johnnie Jones, 76, Bunnell, Fla., died Jan. 13, 2010, at Florida Hospital Flagler after a brief illness. He was born June 8, 1933, in Live Oak, Fla., to Sarah and Mike Jones. He moved to Bunnell at an early age. He was educated in Flagler County schools. He was a farm laborer.
He leaves to mourn him his devoted companion, Dorothy Neal, Bunnell; daughters, Martina Crowley, Palm Coast, Johnnie Mae Neal, Holly Hill, Cathleen Jones, and Lois Mabel, both of Bunnell, Krystal Neal, Johnnie Marie Jones, Anne and Amanda; one son, Phillip Neal.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Espanola, Fla. Viewing will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. The Rev. Dr. Frank Giddens, officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Palm Coast.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/22/2010)
Kathy S. Jones, 52, of St. Augustine, died on Oct. 28, 2009, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born and grew up in Palatka, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1983. Kathy worked as a pharmacy technician for Winn-Dixie at U.S. 1 & State Road 207 in St. Augustine for many years. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Jean Mann. She is survived by her husband, Marshal Jones, a daughter, Stacey Jones and a son, James Looney, all of St. Augustine; her father, James Mann of Palatka; sisters, Jean Trantham of Fitzgerald, Ga., Kim Flack of Palatka, Jolee Wheelus of Palatka and grandchildren, Bryant Looney, Jaime Lynn Looney and Jonathan Gauge Looney.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Etoniah Baptist Church, 375 Bardin Road, Palatka, Fla. 32177. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in her memory can be made to: Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/1/2009)
Marita "Pete" Jones died peacefully at the McGraw Center on June 8, 2009, with her loved ones by her side. She was born to Don and Helen Rumer in Washington Court House, Ohio, on July 19, 1943.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 35 years, Perry Jones; daughters, Saundra Martinez (Lou) of Tennessee, and Demetria Leonard (Donnie) of Jacksonville; son, Michael Myers (Michelle) of Washington; sister, Bobbi Kramer (Bernie) of Jacksonville; brothers, Eddie Rumer of St. Augustine, Rodger Rumer of Kentucky, and Jeff Rumer of Ohio; and six grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. June 11, 2009, at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, with Pastor Jerry Carris officiating.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/10/09)
Keith Jones ended his spirited battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) early Friday morning on Jan. 23, 2009.
Born in Auburndale, Fla., in 1970, Keith would have been 39 years old on Feb. 3, one year older than Lou Gehrig himself. Keith is the son of Kenneth Jones (Auburndale) and the late Martha Jones. His only sibling is Dean Jones (Amber) who resides in Auburndale.
In 1991, Keith graduated cum laude from Florida State University's School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Under Coach Bobby Bowden he earned a full scholarship and became an all-academic athlete for FSU as a defensive back. He then entered into what would become a successful commercial real estate career and ultimately became a principal in Tavernier Capital Partners.
In 1994, he married Alecia Young in St. Augustine. They have two beautiful children, Caroline (9) and Mac (5). She is the daughter of Bill and Linda Young of St. Augustine.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his brothers-in-law Bill Young (Kathy), David Young (Lori), Justin Goode (Sandra) and sister-in-law Jill Hay (Jerry). Keith's nieces and nephews include Zachary, Cameron, Trevor, Regis, Georgia, Liam, Von and Emily.
Memorial services for this brave warrior will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the First United Methodist Church located at 118 King St. in St. Augustine.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the ALS Association. Please visit his blog at mkjonesyblog@blogspot.com for further details.
Although his battle is over, his determination will live on as his family will advocate for the ALS Association in his honor so that one day we will find a cure for this dreadful disease.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/26/09)
Leora Jones, 94, entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. Born in Lake Butler, Fla., Sis. Jones resided in New York City before she relocated to St. Augustine in 1984. A member of St. Paul AME Church joining under pastor F.D. Richardson Jr., she was a member of the Senior Stars, G.P. Hammond Choir and Womens Missionary Society.
She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a loving church family.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church, The Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours are 5-9 p.m. today at the chapel and 10 a.m. until the service hour on Thursday.
Arrangements are entrusted to Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 03/11/09)
Mattie Lee Ranson Jones, 63, a native of Espanola, Fla., died May 20, 2009, at Hospice Care Center of Flagler County in Palm Coast.
Mrs. Mattie Jones was of the Jehovah Witness faith. She was educated in Flagler County School System and worked in housekeeping most of her life.
She is predeceased by daughter, Sarah Bennett, and son, Curtis.
She leaves to mourn her a loving husband, Mack Jones, Espanola; eight daughters, Valerie Verdall, Maggie Bennett, Patricia Harris, Iris Robinson, Tonya Bennett, Gertrude Bennett, Sarhonda Turner, all of Bunnell, Fla.; 13 sons, James Davis, Hoza, Vence, Andy, Mack C., Johnnie Jones, Jermaine Verdall, Frankie Turner, Malik Bennett, Eugene Poole, Tracane Verdall and Lavonne Richardson; brothers, Dr. Rev. Frank Giddens Sr., and Willie Giddens.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Espanola with Dr. Rev. Frank Giddens Sr. officiating. Viewing will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at the church and from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/09)
Michael Wayne Jones, 54, of Crescent Beach, passed away Sept. 12 at Flagler Hospital.
He was a Miami native and had also lived in Gainesville where he attended the University of Florida and earned his BA, MPA, and JD degrees. After many successes as an attorney, Mike retired to Crescent Beach, where he dearly loved fishing and boating. He lived in Crescent Beach until his untimely death and will be missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include his siblings, Bob (Amy) Jones, Jeff (Tia) Jones and Linda Stahley; nieces and nephews Kathryn, Christopher, Mary, Ryan, Sean, Sarah, and his former wife Teresa Donnelly, and her son Alan Hardman.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 18, 2011)
Perry M. Jones died July 7, 2009, in St. Augustine.
He is survived by his brother, Terry C. Jones, of Black, Ala., and stepfamily.
His wife, Marita "Pete" Jones, died one month ago.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/09)
Raymond Otis (Murray) Jones, 58, of Hastings, Fla., died Aug. 16, 2009, at Flagler Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born to the late Lillie Mae Robinson and Sandy Murray, Jr. Aug. 3, 1951, in Elkton, Fla. He attended school in St. Johns County and was a member of the class of 1971.
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Deidra Fuller and grandchildren; stepmother, Margaret Murray; grandmother, Estella Jones Sanders; brothers, Kevin Robinson, Curtis Murray, Sandy Murray III, Ricardo Murray, Marvin Murray, Alphonso Murray, Robert Humphrey and Sammie Pates; sisters Martha, Brenda, Cheryl, Kathy, Althea, Sandra Washington, Stacy, Rhonda Willis and Carolyn Fields.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday at The Lords' Temple Church, Hastings, Elder Thomas Cave, pastor. Pastor Curtis Murray of No Cross No Crown Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary Friday and from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the church.
Services entrusted to Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings.
(St Augustine Record, 08/21/09)
Reba E. Jones, 92, of St. Augustine, passed away on Jan. 17, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
She was born on Dec. 10, 1918, in Graysville, Tenn., and lived for many years in Chattanooga before moving to St. Augustine in 1993.
Reba was a devoted wife and homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Leonard Jones.
She is survived by her daughter, Jan Roach, and her husband, Robert, of St. Augustine; and her grandchildren, Richard Jones of Georgia and David Roach of Washington, D.C.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 21, 2011)
Robert Charles Jones, 71, died May 6, 2010, at Jacksonville Hospice Center. He owned Jones TV Service in St. Augustine.
He is survived by a brother, Leroy, and grandchildren and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. today at River View Church, 2053 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville.
(St Augustine Record, 5/12/2010)
Rodney Jones, Sr., 55, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 3, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Jones was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mr. Jones was a construction worker and a member of the American Legion Post No. 194. He served his country in
the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Officiating: The Rev. James Sams, pastor.
Calling hours: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
Survivors: His mother, Ruthie Jones, St. Augustine; sons, Rodney Jones Jr., and Ronald Morris, both of St. Augustine and Marlon Jones, Tallahassee, Fla.; daughters, Trina Donaldson and Dana Jones, both of St. Augustine and Dana Walker, Gainesville;
brothers, James Bunyon, Port St. John, Fla., Johnny Jones, Palatka, Sam Jones, Titusville, Paul Jones, Jacksonville and Louis Bunyon, St. Augustine; sisters, Addie Simmons, Valarie Jones, Letha Jones, Pearlie Jones, Shirley Jones and Caroline Russ,
all of St. Augustine; 14 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/7/08)
On Monday March 7, 2011, our beloved Ruthie Mae Jones was called to be with the Lord.
She was born on April 30, 1930, the first born of 10 children to the late Mr. and Mrs. Preston Storey Sr.
Ruthie was born and raised in St. Augustine, Fla., where she attended the No. 6 School before moving to Jacksonville, Fla. Years later, she returned to St. Augustine, where she married the late Neal Jones, and the family of 15 began in which two children, Rodney Jones Sr., and Emma Rhea Jones, preceded her in death as well as two brothers, Willie Walker and John Henry Steven Jr.
She leaves to cherish the memories of her life, James (Cheryl) Bunyon of Port St. John, Fla., Samuel (Charlotte) Jones of Titusville, Fla., Johnathan (Linda) Jones of Palatka, Fla., Addie Mae Simmons, Valerie Jones, Johnnie Jones, Letha Mae Jones, Pearlie Mae Jones, Deaconess Lender (Walter) McDowell, Shirley Jones, Caroline (John) Russ, Paul (Annie Mae) Jones, Joseph Bunyon and Robert Jones, all of St. Augustine, and Luvenia Jones of Ocala, Fla.; six brothers, Roger (Marcie) Storey, Robert (Mattie) Coley, Preston Storey Jr., Willie Storey, Edward Storey and William Storey, all of St. Augustine; two sisters, Elaine (Carl) Bates, of St. Augustine, and Betty Ann (Gregory) Brant of Tampa, Fla.; 60 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, the Rev. Sidney Hardy officiating. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from noon until the hour of service Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the service.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 10, 2011)
Beverly A. Jordan of Lewes, Del., died Saturday, June 14, 2008, following a brief illness, at Westminster Health Center.
Ms. Jordan was born June 27, 1937, in Bridgeton, N.J., to the late Milton and Agnes Pettit Moore. She was an employee of the Estee Lauder Cosmetic Company Store in Lewes. She enjoyed traveling and going to the beach.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry L. Doughty Sr., in 1987, and second husband, Ivy S. Jordan, in 1993, and her sister, Diane Sutter.
She is survived by five children, Harry Doughty and his wife, Debra, of Dover, Del., Betty Lorenzetti and her husband, John, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Donna Henry and her husband, James, of Horsham, Pa., Kathleen Doughty of New Jersey and Douglas Doughty of Lewes, Del.; four stepsons, Stephen, Anthony, Mark and Michael Jordan; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt. 10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park, St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Westminster Village Health Center, 1175 McKee Rd., Dover, Del. 19904. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com.
(St Augustine Record, 06/17/08)
The Rev. Burnell S. Jordan, 84, of Elkton, Fla., died, March 14, 2008 at Northeast Community Hospice. He was born in Shorterville, Ala., on March 7, 1924 to Mr. John Lindsay Jordan and Mrs. Lila Frances Jordan. The Rev. Burnell graduated from Landon High School and served during World War II in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He retired from the Jacksonville City Water Department as an engineer after 24 years. He operated Jordan Jewelers on Normandy Boulevard, and also worked from his home office. He graduated from Emory School of Theology and served on the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church for 20 years. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge, he served as Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Florida. In 1999, Burnell became a member of the First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine.
Services: 3 p.m. Friday at Murray Hill United Methodist Church. Calling hours: 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Edgewood Chapel. Burial: Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Park.
Survivors: His wife of 66 years, Gladys Jordan; son, William S. Jordan; daughters, Frances Marie Johnson and Vicki Barnett, both of Cumming, Ga.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Christine Brown, Winter Park, Fla.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine, 118 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Funeral arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 388-2711.
(St Augustine Record, 3/19/08)
Rev. Monsignor Harold F. Jordan, 83, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 28, 2007, at Hospice Care Center of Volusia and Flagler counties. He was born in Jacksonville.
Monsignor Jordan was ordained a Catholic priest May 26, 1949, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville. In 1959, Monsignor was appointed Prelate of Honor to His Holiness Pope John XXIII. He served in parishes all over Florida, including
Assumption Catholic Church in Jacksonville. He served as pastor of the Cathedral-Basilica Parish of St Augustine from
1977-1984, and Monsignor Jordan served as the Chancellor of the Diocese of St Augustine. He served as president of St. Joseph Academy and oversaw the building of the new Academy in the 1980s. Monsignor Jordan was the director of the Mission of
Nombre de Dios and the House of Prayer. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and served as state Chaplain. He was the Diocese's liaison for Charismatic Renewal.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St Augustine. The Rev. Victor Galeone, Bishop of the Diocese of St Augustine, officiating.
Prayer services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cathedral-Basilica. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the House of Prayer, 34 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monsignor Jordan is survived by his sisters: Joan Maria Nelson, Ormond Beach, and Beatrice Newsome, Melrose, Fla.; brother, Theodore Jordan, Jacksonville; many nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ray Jordan
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St. Augustine Record, 12/31/07)
Mr. Joseph R. Jordan, 73, of Mount Royal, near Welaka, died Friday evening, Oct. 24, at Roberts Hospice Care Center, Palatka, following a long illness.
A native of Omaha, Ill., Mr. Jordan had made his home in St. Augustine Beach for many years prior to moving to Mount Royal 11 years ago. He had been a State Farm agent for 32 years, holding a CLU degree and teaching LUTC classes. He was editor Emeritus of The Mirror, a magazine for the National Association of State Farm Agents. Joe loved fishing, golf, friends and reading. He was a well-published writer and a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church.
Left to mourn his death are his wife of 56 years, Shirley; daughter, Sherry, and son-in-law, John Colarusso, of Mount Royal; brother, Jerry Jordan, and his wife, Linda, of Pana, Ill.; grandchildren, Joda and Jaime Henry; niece, Amy Jane; nephews Charley, Jack and Mike Wesley; and his constant companion, Capshaw.
Funeral services for Joe will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Georgetown United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Zimmerman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Anyone desiring to give a memorial in his name may do so to Angels on Assignment at the church or to Roberts Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. Arrangements are under the careful care of the Clayton Frank & Biggs Funeral Home, 402 Cypress Ave., Crescent City.
(St Augustine Record, 10/26/08)
Shari Renee Hall Jordan, 49, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring, surrounded by her family after a long, hard, courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Born in St. Augustine on Oct. 28, 1961, she had lived here most of her life. She was a graduate of St. Augustine High School in June 1979 with a degree in mechanical drafting and began her drafting career for a short time in Farmingdale, N.Y. She later returned to her home to update her computer drafting skills and begin employment at Washac Industries.
For 17 years, she worked at Hydro Aluminum (VAW), and, in March 2005, she began her career at Flagler College as administrator of Maintenance and Custodial Services. She greatly enjoyed her tenure at the college and loved all the employees and staff.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Essie and Ivy Hall; maternal grandparents, Helen Eichholz and Joseph Brantley; and her father, Warren E. Hall.
She is survived by her son, W. Warren Jordan; her mother, Margarrett Hall; a brother, Warren "Chris" Hall; devoted companion, Thomas "Tom" Corley, all of St. Augustine; aunts, Mary Sue (and Tillman) George and Linda Cornett, both of Lake City, Fla.; uncles, Donald (and Mary Frances) Hall of Lake City, Robert (and Kathy) Brantley of Orlando, Fla., Richard (and Elvis) Christensen of Yellville, Ariz., and Rodney (and Angie) Christensen of St. Augustine; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good News Church on Wildwood Drive, officiated by the Rev. Smiley Sturgis. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
A luncheon reception at the church will follow the service. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Flagler College General Scholarship Fund, Flagler College, St. Augustine, Fla., or the Bailey Family Center For Caring, c/o Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from March 7 to March 8, 2011)
Paul C. Judson died Oct. 25, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Norfolk, Va., and moved to St. Augustine in 1971 after retiring from the U.S. Army. He earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge in Vietnam and several other decorations during his service.
His father Leo, his mother Julia and his brothers David, Sheldon and Thomas all preceded him in death.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, October 31, 2010)
Bessie E. Judy, 91, passed away on Dec. 3, 2010, at Florida Hospice Care Oceanside.
She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Bessie worked for 27 years at the Amavon Dress Shop in downtown St. Augustine.
She was married to the late Lyle Judy Sr. for 52 years. Lyle played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and was a player and manager for the St. Augustine Saints.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at San Lorenzo cemetery, the Rev. David Shokes officiating.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Judy Sr., and son, Lyle Judy Jr.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Campana; grandson, Lyle Scott Judy; and great-grandchildren, Mark and Luke Judy.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record on December 8, 2010
Cynthia Jeanette Justice lived and loved with all of her heart until she was taken to Paradise, on Monday, June 7, 2011. Jeanette lost her battle from a lengthy illness while at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. She was with her children and passed away peacefully, surrounded by their love and care.
She will be held in state at Hancock Funeral Home in Americus, Ga. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held the following day at Andersonville National Historic Site in Andersonville, Ga., at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be conducted by Brother Don Wilson. Her sons and grandsons will be serving as the pallbearers.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1935, in Lakeland, Fla., to her mother and father, Anne Greelish and Harry Greelish. She graduated from Milton high school, Milton, Del., in 1952 and married Floyd Eugene Justice of Garden Valley, Ga., in 1955.
She was a loving, and selfless mother to her five children, Allen Reynolds Justice of Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine Justice McDonald of Charlotte, N.C., David Patrick Justice of Wasilla, Alaska, Floyd Eugene Justice Jr., of Rincon, Ga., and her favorite son, Richard Scott Justice, of Charlotte, N.C.
With her family, Jeanette lived in Plains, Ga., for many years until the untimely death of her late husband Floyd Justice, in 1978. The family then moved to Middleburg, Fla., where she lived near family and with her children, until they became independent adults.
She still had much love to give, and for the past 30 years she continued to enjoy her life with her partner, Gerald Beard. They lived among friends and family in St. Augustine, Fla. Jeanette and Gerald spent their years, traveling with friends and family, enjoying many nights of camping and board games, and spending as much time as possible with those she loved.
Those that were blessed to meet, and know Jeanette, understand that she had a wonderful zeal for life and her love and compassion for her fellow man was felt by all who knew her. Her willingness to help those in need was selfless and she was an example to her children and the world for how we should treat our friends, family and fellow man.
She is survived in death by all of her children, and her partner. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; Christina Nicole McDonald, Jeremy Justice, Lindsey Faith McDonald, Amber Justice, Cheree Beard, Brittani Horne, Christopher Hesling, Hannah Justice, Melissa Justice, Cynthia Justice, Christopher Justice, David Patrick Justice Jr., Caitlin Justice; and great-granddaughter, Makayla Reid. In addition to her parents, Jeanette is preceded in death by her grandson, Cameron Beard. Her extended family includes Gerald"s sons, Dewayne Beard and Allen Beard, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Jeanette has been blessed through the years with many other children whom although not related by blood; call her, mom or Nana.
Memorial Donations can be made in her name to the American Heart Association.
Hancock Funeral Home, Americus, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 9, 2011 )