Russell W. Davis

 

July 1, 1930 – March 2, 2014

 

Russell Wayne Davis of Lake City, Fla., passed away March 2, 2014, of natural causes. He was 83. Russell was a strong, quiet, intelligent and enormously competent and kind man. He valued honor, honesty and strength of character, and strove to demonstrate those traits himself and cultivate them in those close to him. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved life, the company of friends, an occasional glass of brandy, and sharing stories, to the continuing enjoyment of those in his company.

Russell lived a long and fulfilling life, though his lifespan fell short of that of his famous ancestor, “Devil” John Davis, who lived to see his 112th birthday and was the oldest man in America at the time of his death.

Russell was born July 1, 1930, in Sabina, Ohio, to Harley and Edna Davis. He and his siblings, Dale, Maxine and Lavonne, attended school in the Ceasarcreek Township School District, and Russell graduated from high school with high honors in 1948. All three predeceased him, and another brother, Gerald, drowned as a child. 

Russell married Barbara Lee Larrick in 1954, and completed a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Europe before his Honorable Discharge in 1961. He worked as a mechanic early in his career, and spent nearly 20 years working for Frigidaire in Dayton, Ohio.

Russell, Barbara and their two daughters, Debra and Sandra, moved in 1966 to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where Russell bought a marine construction company, Broward Piling, Inc., in Pompano Beach, Fla. He ran the successful business until he retired to Live Oak, Fla., in the late 70s and built an expansive and beautiful home of his own design, recognized as the most energy efficient house in Suwannee County at the time. An eloquent writer, he wrote a pointed and sometimes political column in the late 1990s and early 2000s for the Suwannee Democrat, which brought him both approbation from the appreciative and ire from the irritated subjects of his wit. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Live Oak, selling many a Christmas tree on cold winter nights to raise funds for the less fortunate. After he and his wife divorced in 2000, he moved to Lake City, where he raised his cherished grandson, Ryan Davis, and lived the rest of his life.

Russell loved his family and friends, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel and collecting the stories of strangers. He was much loved in return, and greatly missed.

He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Davis of Live Oak, his daughters, Debra Davis Amirin of Gainesville and Sandra Renee Davis of Live Oak, and his grandsons, Ryan Wayne Davis of Lake City, and Jason Alexander Amirin and Brandon Scott Amirin, both of Gainesville.

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Vivian Hingson George Kolb

 

March 6, 2014

 

Vivian Hingson George Kolb, 85, Live Oak, Fla. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 after a long illness. The life long resident of Live Oak was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. 

Ms. Kolb is survived by her two daughters: Glenda George Baker (Paul) Live Oak, Fla., Benita George Mitchell (David), Live Oak, Fla.; one sister: Mildred Sawyer, Live Oak, Fla.; one brother: David Hingson, Live Oak, Fla.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Glen George and son: Steven George. 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10 at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. David Teems officiating. Interment followed in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Dobbs officiating. 

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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Glenda Starling Ericksen

 

July 22, 1949 – March 7, 2014

 

Glenda Starling Ericksen, 64, passed away Friday March 7, 2014 at her residence following a two year battle with cancer.

Mrs. Ericksen was born July 22, 1949 in Live Oak, Fla. and lived most of her life in the Pickett Lake Community of Lafayette County.  She was a retired medical office manager and member of Ephesus Advent Christian Church.

She is preceded in death by her father: A.T. Starling and one brother:  Jimmy Starling.

Survivors include her husband: Eric Ericksen of Pickett Lake, Fla.; mother: Bernice Starling of Branford, Fla.; two daughters: Lisa Hewett Gramling of Panama City Beach, Fla.; Nancy Hewett Laminack (Kevin) of Mayo, Fla.; one sister: Carolyn S. Land (Colon) of Pickett Lake, Fla.; one brother: Ken Starling (Pat) of Pickett Lake, Fla.; three grandchildren: Brooks Laminack, Sam Gramling and Ellie Gramling.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 12, 2014 at 1 p.m. in Ephesus Advent Christian Church with Rev. Randy Henderson, Jr., Rev. Jack Jones and Mr. Carl Wade officiating.  Interment will follow in Maypop Cemetery.

Visitation was held Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. in Ephesus Advent Christian Church, 9959 SE CR 405, Branford, Lafayette County, Fla.

In lieu flowers the family requests that contributions be made to: Advent Christian Village, P.O. Box 4305, Dowling Park, Fla. 32064 or Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice), 6037 US Hwy 90, 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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Betty Jean Gray Corbin

 

March 9, 2014

 

Betty Jean Gray Corbin, 62, of Lake City, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday; March 9, 2014 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice). She was born in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Thomas B. and Ruby N. [Hildreth] Gray and had lived in Live Oak, Fla. for a number of years before moving to Lake City in 1997. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who loved reading, coloring, and sharing her time with her family.

Survivors include her son, James D. (Tiffany) Morgan of Lake City, Fla.; sisters, Helen L. Gray of Lake City, Fla., Diane Wilburn of Maryville, TN and Mary Richardson of Newport, TN; brothers, Doyle Gray & Thomas B. Gray Jr. both of Maryville, TN and Robert Gray of Newport, TN; grandson, James D. Morgan Jr. of Lake City, Fla.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday; March 12, 2014 in Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Fla. with Pastor John Dye officiating. 

Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening March 11, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fla. 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family online at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

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Jack Mott

 

March 8, 2014

 

Jack Mott, 84 of Live Oak, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 peacefully in his sleep at the Retreat at Osprey Village, Amelia Island, Fla.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  Jack was born to Blanche Hart Mott and Johnnie Willis Mott. He was married to his beloved wife Frances Watterson Mott for 54 wonderful years, who preceded him in death on March 5, 2009.

Jack graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1947 and entered the United States Air Force to serve in the Korean Conflict. He moved back to Live Oak to help open and operate J. W. Mott Used Cars and then Mott Buick Company in 1954. He loved working at his dealership and worked there until age 82.

Jack was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Live Oak for many years serving as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher and the Board of Deacons. He was also a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Live Oak, the Elks Club, Suwannee Country Club and also served on the board of directors for Citizen’s Bank.  He was a business leader, gentleman and loving family man. He will be dearly missed. 

He is survived by his son: Mitch & Jamie Mott of Live Oak and his daughter: Ashley & Brooks Haney of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren: Wylie Mott, Cliff Mott, Clay Mott, Slayton Haney and Davis Haney; one great-grandchild: Jack Wylder Mott; one brother: Danny Mott of Live Oak and one sister: Alice Faye Varner of California.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Live Oak with Rev. Phillip Herrington and Dr. Steve Sweitzer officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.  Private interment will be held in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Live Oak, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Food Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Live Oak, 401 West Howard St., Live Oak, FL 32064.

Please sign the guest book at www.danielsfuneralhome.com 

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

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Redden J. Dees

 

March 7, 2014

 

Redden J. Dees, 81, Branford, Fla. passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, Fla

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Lynne M. Davis

 

March 6, 2014

 

Lynne M. Davis, 68, Wellborn, Fla. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, Fla.

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Kami L. Marshall

 

March 8, 2014

 

Kami L. Marshall, a resident of Lake City, Fla., passed away March 8, 2014 in North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.

D.M. Udell and Son of D.M. Udell Funeral Home are in charge of all arrangements.