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Mildred Croft Crawford

Mildred Croft Crawford

May 18, 2018

Mildred Crawford, 89, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on May 18, 2018 at Baya Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Mildred was born to the late Willie and Pearlie Croft on May 11, 1929 in Union County, Florida. Mildred was a co-owner of C & L Farm Center in Providence, FL. Mildred was also worked as the layaway manager at...

Etna Faye King

Etna Faye King

May 11, 2018

Mrs. Etna "Faye" Chancey King, 76 of Starke, Florida passed away Friday morning May 11, 2018 at Shands Hospital. Born in Patterson, Georgia on May 24, 1941, Mrs. King was the daughter of the late Mauldin and Dorothy Chancey. She was a native of Patterson but lived most of her life in Starke, Florida. Faye worked as a cosmetologist her...

Donna Gail Jackson

Donna Gail Jackson

May 2, 2018

Donna is survived by her long-time companion, Frank DeYoung; her loving mother, Doris Danson (Carlos); her brother, Winfred "Charles" Rigdon Jr.(Linda); her sister, Marian Danson Griffis (Jimmy); her children: Michelle Rigdon Griffis (Shawn) and David Wayne Walling (Charlene); and her 6 Grandchildren: Honor, Holly, and Dylan Raulerson; Chase and Aiden Rigdon; and Alexis Walling. She also had many nieces and...

Bennie Joe Harris

Bennie Joe Harris

May 1, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Bennie Joe Harris, age 73, announces his passing on May 1, 2018. Bennie was born on August 20, 1944 in West Monroe, Louisiana.He is preceded in death by his father, H.W. Harris, mother, Annie Ruth Thomas and Paul John Thomas, sister, Susie Cascio, brother, Barney F. Harris and beloved son, Paul...

Richard Eldridge Deese

Richard Eldridge Deese

Apr 27, 2018

Richard Eldridge Deese, 85, of Lawtey, Florida passed away on April 27, 2018. Richard was born to the late John and Anna Deese in Raiford, Florida. Richard was a lifelong resident of Union County. Mr. Deese proudly served his country in National Guard. He was employed by the Florida Department of Corrections and later retired. Richard enjoyed gardening in his...

Cora Reatha Carroll

Cora Reatha Carroll

Apr 26, 2018

Cora Reatha CarrollDecember 14, 1920- April 26, 2018"Those hands have seen a lot of life," the shiny-eyed nurse said as she looked at Cora Reatha Carroll, called Granny by most, who looked impossibly small in the grip of a hospital bed. Her hands, wrinkled with time and dotted with sunspots, do indeed have a story to tell. ~In 1920, when...

Frances Delores Rice

Frances Delores Rice

Apr 22, 2018

Frances Delores Rice, 85, left this earth to be with the Lord on April 22,2018 at Hospice facility in Gainesville, Florida. She was a devoted member of Morning Star Baptist church in Worthington Springs Florida. Frances was born to the late Campbell and Lillie Chesser in Lacrosse, Florida. She is preceded in death by three brothers; Walter, Edwin, and Curtis...

Joseph Benny Thornton

Joseph Benny Thornton

Apr 13, 2018

- Joseph B. Thornton "Joe" 75 of Lake Butler went home to be with The Lord on April 13, 2018 at the same home place that he was raised at surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.He was born March 17, 1943 to the late Carl Thornton and Beulah Green Thornton, he lived most of his life at...

Betty Jean Lee

Betty Jean Lee

Apr 11, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Oak Grove Cemetery Lake Butler, FL,

Visitation APR 13. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Archer Funeral Home

55 N Lake Ave

Lake Butler, FL, US, 32054

[email protected]

http://www.archerfuneralhome.com

Service APR 13. 2:00 PM

Archer Funeral Home

55 N Lake Ave

Lake Butler, FL, US, 32054

[email protected]

http://www.archerfuneralhome.com

Constance Ann Cleveland

Constance Ann Cleveland

Apr 9, 2018

Constance "Connie" Ann Klenk Clyatt Cleveland, 73, of Lake Butler passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018, at home in Lake Butler following a brief illness. Mrs. Cleveland was born on April 3, 1943 to the late Dr. Leo Francis Klenk and Miriam Joanne Messerly Klenk. She resided in Lake Butler most of her life and was married to Richard...

Mary Alice Jenkins

Mary Alice Jenkins

Apr 9, 2018

Mary Alice Jenkins, 72, a lifelong resident Lake Butler, Florida passed away on April 9, 2018. Mary was born to the late Lloyd and Margaret Bradley in Jacksonville, FL. She enjoyed rose gardening, reading, and salt water fishing. Mary especially loved her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter Wayne Jenkins Sr....

Henry James Williams

Henry James Williams

Apr 6, 2018

Henry James Williams, 87 of Worthington Springs passed away on April 6, 2018. He was born on January 10, 1931 in Union County, Florida, being a lifelong resident of the county. He was born to the late Joseph and Katie Roberts Williams. He was a 1950 graduate of Union County High School, where he was an all-conference football player. He...

Cecil Jessie Taylor

Cecil Jessie Taylor

Mar 31, 2018

Cecil Jessie Taylor, 63, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on March 31, 2018. Cecil was born to the late Howard and Virginia Taylor in Peirce County, Georgia, where he was raised. Cecil moved to Florida in 1982. In his free time, Cecil enjoyed fishing. He loved animals and worked as a veterinarian tech for many years. Cecil retired from...

Grover Cleveland Phillips Jr

Grover Cleveland Phillips Jr

Mar 31, 2018

Grover Cleveland Phillips Jr, 95, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on March 31, 2018. Grover was born in Roane County, Tennessee. He moved from Macon, Georgia to Union County in 1961. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army. During World War II, Grover served as a U.S. Army Medic. Later in life, he became a store...

Ella Mae Willis

Ella Mae Willis

Mar 30, 2018

Ella Mae Willis, 92, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on March 30, 2018. Ella Mae was born in Lake Butler to the late Paul and Loca Renfroe. Ella Mae taught Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a spiritual rock for many. She studied her Bible every day and was a very religious lady. She was a member of...

Elizabeth Douglass

Elizabeth Douglass

Mar 26, 2018

Elizabeth P. Douglass passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Union County. She was born to the late Steve Lee Parrish and Linnie Etta Waters Parrish. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Larry Joe Douglass. One daughter, Danielle (Lou) Neumann, two sons, Larry Joe (Tracie) Douglass and...

Joseph Benjamin Lee

Joseph Benjamin Lee

Mar 24, 2018

Joseph Benjamin Lee, Sr. (Benny), 74 years old, of Lake Butler, Florida went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 24th. Benny was born in Waycross, Georgia on August 30, 1943.Benny was married to his high school sweetheart, Gail Lennon for 56 years. They have four children, Joseph Jr. (Barbara), Ted (Jeanie), Mark, Lisa (Randy). Eight grandchildren; Megan, David(Miranda), Melody...

John Christie Dowling

John Christie Dowling

Mar 21, 2018

John "Big Daddy" Dowling went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2018 in Orange Park Florida. John was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on June 20, 1939. From there his family quickly settled to Wilmington N.C. John graduated from New Hanover High School and went on to join the United States Air Force at the...

Billy Ray Foister

Billy Ray Foister

Mar 20, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial Service MAR 23. 11:00 AM

First Christian Church

155 NW 1st Street

Lake Butler, FL, US, 32054

Rebecca Marie Dampier

Rebecca Marie Dampier

Mar 18, 2018

Rebecca Marie Carmen Dampier 31 years old of Gainesville, Florida went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 18. Becca was Born in Norfolk, Virginia She lived in Gainesville for 12 years and was employed by The University of Florida as a Data processor. She loved her husband, Travis, and their two children Hayden (10) and Adalynn (18 months). She...

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