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68, a lifelong Tampa resident, died unexpectedly July 27, 2021. He was born at MacDill AFB Hospital on July 8, 1953. Predeceased by his parents, C.D. and Ruth Jones, Sky is survived by a host of longtime friends, his brother Dan, and sister-in-law Kathy. He had moved to the Regency Cove community fourteen months ago, enjoyed living there, and especially liked viewing the sunsets over the bay. Schuyler will be missed by many. Arrangements for an informal memorial service are pending at this time.

passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021 after a brief illness. Born July 10, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida, he and his family moved to Tampa in 1961 where his father was a partner in an automobile dealership. Bob was a graduate of H. B. Plant High School and Jacksonville University. After graduation from Jacksonville University, he worked for five years for the Chrysler Corporation. In 1975 he was offered an ownership position in the Massey Dodge dealership in Tampa that would later become Bob Wilson Dodge. During his long career as a dealer, he served on the board of the Dodge brand's national advertising association, as well as the board of the Florida Dodge Dealers Advertising...

Martha (Monk) Vairin Witherspoon Brannan died on July 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 15, 1925. Several months later she moved to New Orleans, LA. She graduated from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1946 and married Carl D. Brannan, M.D., of Jackson, MS. In 1954, Monk and Carl moved to Jackson, MS where Carl started his practice of Surgery. They raised six children in Jackson and began friendships that spanned many years. In 1970, Monk and Carl moved to Tampa, FL. She is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Carl D. Brannan, M.D.; three sons: Anthony (Tony) Brannan, M.D. (Jane) and Bill Brannan (Kathryn), both of Tampa, and the Rev. Carl...

Michael B. Preston, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. On May 26, 1946 Mike was born in Peoria, Illinois to Jean B. and George J. Preston. He spent his high school years in Geneva, Switzerland, graduating from Ecole International de Geneve in 1964. He received his Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1968. Mike later completed his Masters in the same field at Georgia Tech, and worked at Lockheed Georgia as a research scientist. While in Atlanta, Mike met his lifelong love Marie Hall Preston, whom he married in 1972. He began his career in commercial real estate in Atlanta before moving to Tampa, where he opened Preston & Farley, Inc., which Mike and...

Martha (Monk) Vairin Witherspoon Brannan died on July 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 15, 1925. Several months later she moved to New Orleans, LA. She graduated from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1946 and married Carl D. Brannan, M.D., of Jackson, MS. During Carl's years of internship and residency, Monk worked as a Lab Tech at Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, AL. In 1954, Monk and Carl moved to Jackson, MS where Carl started his practice of Surgery. They moved to New York City in 1968, where Carl had two additional years of cancer training before moving to Tampa in 1970. During Carl's last year of residency in New York, Tony was born...

Martha (Monk) Vairin Witherspoon Brannan died on July 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 15, 1925. Several months later she moved to New Orleans, LA. She graduated from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1946 and married Carl D. Brannan, M.D., of Jackson, MS. During Carl's years of internship and residency, Monk worked as a Lab Tech at Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, AL. In 1954, Monk and Carl moved to Jackson, MS where Carl started his practice of Surgery. They moved to New York City in 1968, where Carl had two additional years of cancer training before moving to Tampa in 1970. During Carl's last year of residency in New York, Tony was born...

Donald J. " Donnie" Perron, Jr., passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on July 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Donald Joseph Perron. Donnie is survived by his mother Barbara; siblings, Ron (Bren) Perron, Debbie (Jay) Pommet, Jennifer (Joaquin) Parrilla; nephews, Dustin Pommet, JJ and Jonathan Parrilla; niece, Rebecca (Matt) Terrio. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 21st from 5pm to 8pm at Blount Curry Macdill, 605 S. Macdill, Ave, Tampa FL. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 22nd at 1pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4518 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa FL. For full obituary and online guestbook please visit www.blountcurrymacdill.com

age 93, of Tampa, Florida passed on July 8, 2021 after a life well lived. Judge Gallagher was the beloved husband of Bebe Gallagher, brother of Charles G. Gallagher, and the son of Dorothy Gallagher, all of whom predeceased him. Judge Gallagher is survived by his son-in-law, Gary Jackson, along with his wife, Kim, his sister-in-law, Pam Gallagher, his nephews, Nolan Gallagher and Brendan Gallagher, and his cousin, Georgia Hurley Kurz. Daniel Gallagher grew up in Lakewood, Ohio, received his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University, and obtained both his J.D. and LL.M from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He also served in the U.S. Army. Upon relocating to Tampa,...

Terry was a Veteran of the United States Army. She retired from The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Human Resources Management Service in 2019. She loved what she did.. Terry got to help so many people, on so many different levels. She loved to Cook Beyond words. She would always tell me what she made & the coworkers that raved about it. You can find her any where it's hot! Florida was her home of homes. She loved beaches & theme parks. She loved traveling & playing Bingo. She WAS obsessed With sister Venetia's ears LOL. The nicknames she would come up with for her family members are hilarious. Storm Drain (Destinee). Doll face (Venetia). Terry would sing simple...

Florence (Fran) W. Hicks, 76, of Valrico, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on July 6, 2021. Fran was born May 20, 1945, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Her family moved to S. Tampa in 1947, where she grew up and resided most of her life. She worked and valued her career for the FBI for 39 years, before retiring to care for her mother. She was an avid fan of the Bucs, Bolts, and Rays. Her passions included her faith, gardening, reading, doing Search a Word puzzles, and watching and laughing to British comedy programs on PBS. Family and friends meant the world to her. She was the best Mom I could have had and the most amazing Grandma to my daughters. She will be deeply...

Susan Heath Sharp was an inspiration to those who knew her. She had an amazing drive that led her to become successful in two challenging professions, accounting and law, while never letting her professional life intrude on the more important arenas of her family and faith. Late in the evening on July 4, 2021, Susan's long, heroic and sometimes even cheerful fight with ALS came to an end. She will be greatly missed. Susan leaves behind her mother, Marlay Barbee of Treasure Island; her brother Steven Raatz of Milwaukee; her daughter Amy Heath Patenaude and her husband, Jeffery Patenaude, and their children Heath and Edith (Edie), of Tampa; and her son William "Wiley" Sharp Jr. and his...

102, of Tampa, died July 3, 2021. Born August 15, 1918 in Dyersburg, TN to Arch and Kathleen Moore. Jean was the beloved wife of William Charles Lebo, Sr., who predeceased her. She is survived by her son, William Charles Lebo, Jr. (Barbara) of Franklin, TN; two daughters, Aleene Lebo Rose (Robert) of Norfolk, VA, and Helen Lebo Straske of Tampa, FL; seven grandchildren, Stephen B. Straske II (Janice), Laura Straske Ford (Roy J. "Chip", Jr.), Mary Aleene Rose (Eric Thompson), John Harold Rose (Carolyn), Anne Rose Mautner (Stephen), William Charles Lebo III, and Russell Speights Lebo; she was particularly proud of her 13 great-grandchildren, Elly Straske Bacigalupo (Adam), Martha Davis...

90, passed away July 2, 2021 at his home in Lutz, FL. He was born in Athens, Greece. John is survived by wife Sue Krinos; daughter ?sme Towse; son Dimitri (Melissa); son Manoli Krinos; and grandchildren Arianna (Luke), Larissa, Sophia, Angelina, and John-Nicholas Krinos. He was interred at Garden of Memories cemetery on July 6. Donations can be made in his memory to St. John Greek Orthodox Church or AFGLC, 10413 Butia Place Tampa FL 33618 or the charity of your choice. The family will be forever grateful to Bayada Home Health Care, who provided skilled, loving care to John for 6 years. Our love goes out to CNAs Uline Leiva, Karen Williams and Peace Doomsom and also caregiver Tamara Elliot...

Robert "Bob" Edward Larmon went to be with the Lord peacefully on June 30, 2021 at his residence of University Village at the age of 94. A Tampa native Robert was born at Gordon Keller Hospital in 1927, to Ermine and Rubel Larmon. He was an active and dedicated member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Tampa. Where he was known as the "Committee Man". During his time at the church he met his future wife Doris R. Musselman later to be married in 1950 for 51 glorious years. Provided service and leadership to the church and professional organizations including AISC and civic organizations including Meniak. Along with 16 years of volunteer service to Meal on Wheels. Active with the...

William "Rudy" Flynn, 95, of Tampa passed away June 27, 2021. Rudy is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie Powell Flynn, son, Randal William Flynn, and brother, James "Clinton" Flynn. He is survived by his son, Terry (Phoebe) Flynn of Lakeland, grandson, John William Flynn, of Melbourne, 2 nephews, 1 niece, and several cousins. Rudy was born in Tampa to James and Willie Flynn on April 10, 1926 and graduated from H.B. Plant High School. Following his enlistment in the U.S. Navy, he went to work as a technician for GTE (Verizon) and retired from there in 1991. Over the years, he enjoyed HAM radio, traveling with Bonnie, and entertaining his grandson. Always on the lookout for a...

Patricia Young Hoyt passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2021. Pat was born in Washington, DC on May 20, 1931. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington and received her AA degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. In 1953 she married fellow Woodrow Wilson alumni Brooks Hoyt. They settled for a short time in Tampa and then moved to Gainesville where Brooks was a professor of law at the University of Florida. During that time he accepted a year-long fellowship at Columbia University and Pat developed a lifelong love of New York City and travel. When Brooks took a position with MacFarlane, Ferguson Allison & Kelly they returned to Tampa where she lived for the...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the funeral services for our friend, family leader, and philanthropic superstar - Guy King, III Guy was a fourth generation native and true citizen of the Tampa Bay area. He devoted a major portion of his life to an extensive list of charitable and civic organizations and his public service was only surpassed by his kind and loving heart. Funeral services for Guy will be at 11:00 am. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. John's Episcopal church at 902 S. Orleans Avenue in Tampa. Guy was born in Tampa to Guy, Jr. and Anne Wilson King. He attended local elementary and middle schools, then went on to attend the McCallie School in Chattanooga,...

James David McGuire died on June 16, 2021 enjoying life and doing something he loved. He is survived by his daughters DeAnna and Aubrey McGuire, father Warren McGuire, brother Michael McGuire, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. James David McGuire, affectionately known as Dave, proudly served in the United States Navy for 13 years where he cultivated a love for travel. When he finished his time in the Navy he continued to travel the world for pleasure as well as business with PDMA Corporations. Dave was an adventurous, passionate, kind, and generous man who will be missed dearly by so many. We love you Dave. www.blountcurrymacdill.com

Skinner, Brightman James Jr "Buddy" passed away on June 14th 2021 and now peacefully resides in his permanent home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brightman James Skinner and Sue Green Skinner and his oldest son, Brightman James "Jamie" Skinner III. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Ann, and two sons, John Council Skinner and Walter Davis Skinner II and his sister, Martha Sue Skinner Logan and sister-in-law Barbara Council Culbreath, and countless beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Buddy was the epitome of a southern gentleman and entertained his family and friends with his keen wit and gentle manner with countless stories...

Mark C. Walker, 86, of Chicago, Illinois. passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his Tampa, Florida residence surrounded by family. Mark was born on June 4, 1935 in Boston, Mass. He was the second child and the eldest son of Mark and Gertrude Walker. Mark was a retired CPA, educated at Hiram College in Ohio and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He was also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Mark loved to play golf and tennis, frequented the cross fit gym, and was an avid sports fan who loved his Green Bay Packers. On most days you could find him gardening and grilling ribs on his Weber Grill. Mark is preceded in death by his son, Dow Walker. Mark is...

Billie Sue Boyette, 60, of Tampa, passed away June, 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat; son, Patrick Lee and mother, Clarice. Billie is survived by her brother, Dana (Aimee) Coston; grand-daughter, Gabriella Boyette; cousin, Valarie (Joe) Cuzzola; many cousins and friends that she loved dearly. She was passionate about music, specifically classic rock. Billie had a loving and generous heart and she will be missed dearly by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Billie helped her brother "believe a man can fly." A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa FL...