Suwannee Democrat Obituaries-June 21, 2013

Published 7:50 am Friday, June 21, 2013

Lemuel Moore

June 16, 2013

Lemuel Moore, a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at his home. He was the son of the late Rev. Frazier and Grethel Moore. He graduated from Douglass High School the class of 1963 then attended Denmark Trade School, Denmark, S.C. with a certificate of shoe repair. 

He was a dedicated member of Mt. Moriah (Rock cut) Missionary Baptist Church, Live Oak, Fla.

He leaves to cherish his memory four brothers: Earnest Moore, Wellborn, Fla.; Frazier Moore Jr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Charise (Nelda) Moore, Shalimar, Fla.; Calvin Moore, Charleston, S.C.; three sisters: Ethel Brown, Miami, Fla.; Evelyn (Stephan) Mickie and Veronica Campbell of Gainesville, Fla., along with 53 nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Live Oak, Fla., Rev. Tyrone Ansley, pastor. 

Burial will be in the Lake Butler Cemetery in Wellborn, Fla. 

Bennie Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. 

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Marvin E. Williams

March 22, 1926 – June 16, 2013

Marvin E. Williams, 87, of Lake City, Fla. passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013.  The Suwannee County native had lived in the Lake City and Branford area since 1981.  Marvin owned and operated a masonry business and was also the Sunday School Superintendent for First Full Gospel Church, Lake City, Fla. where he was a member.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years:  June Williams, Lake City, Fla.; two daughters:  Pauline (Tom) Tickerhoof, Largo, Fla.; Marilyn (Timothy) Liguori, Tampa, Fla.; two sons:  Mack Williams, Thomasville, GA; John (Vicki) Williams, Tarpon Springs, FL; sister:  Geraldine Chamberlain; brother:  John C. ‘J.C.’ Williams; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Daniels Funeral Home, Branford, Fla.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at Daniels Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Ellis officiating.  Interment will follow in Siloam Cemetery, Lake City, Fla.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:  First Full Gospel Church, 288 NE Jones Way, Lake City, Fla. 32055.

Please sign the guest book at www.danielsfuneralhome.com 

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, Fla. in charge of arrangements.

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Linda Cheryl Deater

Feb. 27, 1953 – June 16, 2013

Linda Cheryl Deater, age 60 of Live Oak, Fla. passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Lake City Medical Center. She was a native of Miami, Fla. moving to Live Oak in 1979.  Linda was an Artist and owned and operated Rainbow’s End Art and was a member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

She is survived by three sons, Will Rodgers, Jeffrey Noble, Dan DeFantis and three grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Father Don Woodrum officiating.

Please sign the guestbook at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Live Oak, Fla. 386-364-5115 is in charge of all arrangements.