Marie T. Houser, longtime Jacksonville Beach resident, passed away February 23, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Montgomery Alabama and moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida in 1957.
She was the daughter of Patrick H. Tharp, owner Tharp Construction whose company built the Jacksonville Beach. City Hall, the original Beaches Medical Center, and a large addition to St. Augustine School for the Deaf and Blind.
Marie was a longtime member Beaches Methodist Church and is survived by her three children: Olivia (Toni) Manitiu of Jacksonville Beach, Sherry Kennedy Green Cove Springs,  James Watson of Jacksonville Beach., eight grandchildren,  eight great-grandchildren and three nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday March 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL., with burial to follow in H. Warren Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Donald Ray Judd, age 76, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away February 17, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. He was born October 13, 1941 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Chester Judd and Clemice Chestney Judd. After high school Donald enlisted in the United States Navy where he honorably served his country for many years. After retiring in 1972 he moved to Jacksonville and enjoyed fishing, crafts and gardening. Donald is predeceased by his parents; brothers, Bobby & Gerald; and sister, Joyce.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Judd of Atlantic Beach, Florida; daughters, Sherrie Carlson and Lori Carlson both of Jacksonville Beach, FL; sister, Gayle (Jack) McGain of TN; grandson, Derek (Kathy) Carlson; great grandson, Kaleb Carlson.
A Memorial Service will be held March 14, 2018 at noon at Beaches Memorial Park.
The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com  to sign the family’s guest book.
 

John “Jac” Beeman Kirkpatrick, III, age 66, passed away on February 26, 2018. Jac was born on September 14, 1951 in Orlando, FL.
As a young man, Jac achieved the rank of an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1974 with a degree in Business Administration. He was also the President of his Delta Tau Delta Fraternity chapter. Jac received his EMBA from Georgia State in 1986. He went on to work for Allstate Dealer Services. Jac loved riding his motorcycle, and was active members of both the Dixie Chapter Pontiac Club International and Christ Episcopal Church.
Jac is survived by his loving wife, Alice; daughters, Lauren DiRenzo (David); Caitlin Kirkpatrick; and Nannie Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Caden and Emily DiRenzo; brother, Franklin Kirkpatrick; sister, Suan Rohrdanz; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contribution may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville FL 32257 or https://support.communityhospice.com/donate
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Beaches Chapel By Hardage-Giddens, 1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. (904)249-2374.
 

Taylor Overby, 26, of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home in Jacksonville after a 4 year battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Providence High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Florida State University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida.
Taylor was smart, beautiful, funny, talented and most of all kind. Her positive outlook through the most trying of circumstances was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. 
She is survived by her parents Joe and Kelly Overby of Jacksonville, siblings Justin (Kim) Carroll of Fernandina Beach, Philip (Katie) Overby of Jacksonville, and Erika (Mike) Kelley of Nashville, TN, her boyfriend Brian Long of Tampa, her grandparents Richard and Ceal Walker of Hilliard and Jean Overby of Neptune Beach, her aunt Kimberly Walker of Boca Raton, her aunt Melanie (Grant) Denny of Jacksonville, her uncle Jeff Overby of Neptune Beach, her uncle Richard (Christine) Overby of Greensboro, NC, and her nephews & nieces Levi, Louis, Holden, Paisley, Caleb and Jennings.
Her family wishes to thank Dr. Ron Landmann, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Dr. Pashtoon Kasi, Jessica McMillan ARNP and Ashton Ritter PA-C as well as the other doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic who provided exceptional care during her illness.
Visitation and memorial service was held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Oxley Heard Funeral Home.
Visitation began at 10:00 am immediately followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am.  She will be laid to rest at Bosque Bello Cemetery.
Following the services, the family invited all to celebrate Taylor’s life at the home of Stephanie and Larry Ogilvie at 2633 S. 14th Street on Mystic Lane in Fernandina Beach.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Taylor’s honor to First Coast No More Homeless Pets.
Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.
 

Thomas "Tom" F.  Rossier, age 80, of Naperville, IL formerly of Ramsey and Wyckoff, NJ and Williamsburg, VA,  passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Springs of Monarch Landing. He was born August 6, 1937 in Passaic, NJ to his loving late parents, George and Margaret Rossier. 
Beloved father of Douglas (Nancy) Rossier of Naperville, IL and Jeffrey (Michelle) Rossier of Ponte Vedra, FL. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Madeline, Ryan, Christopher, and Ashley Rossier. Dearest former spouse, Marilyn Rossier of St. Johns, FL. 
Tom graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1955. Tom spent most of his career in Sales Management within the transportation/logistics industry and retired from TTI Logistics in 2007 as their Executive Vice President.  
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD  21741-5014,  www.michaeljfox.org.
Memorial Visitation: Saturday, March 3rd 4:00-8:00 PM at the home of Jeffrey Rossier of Ponte Vedra, FL, 32082.  Interment is private. 
Local arrangements entrusted to Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com
 

Patricia DuRocher Younger, 71, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, H.F. “Buzz” Younger; sons, Chris (Donna) Younger and David (Melony) Younger; grandchildren, Cole, Sarah Jane, and Austin Younger; and a host of other family members.
A celebration of her life will take place with family and friends at a later date.

Neil Gutman passed away on February 7, 2018, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1931 and attended Wyoming Seminary. A graduate of Lafayette College in Easton, PA, Neil also received his Masters in Psychology from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
 For many rewarding years, Neil was a Director of Career Services at Temple University in Philadelphia. He was president of the Mid-Atlantic Career Counseling Association in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a partner of “Can Do” office services” in Center City Philadelphia from 1989 to 1991 with Holly Moore.     
He is survived by his loving partner Vivian Golden, his two daughters, Cathy Gutman and Moira Killoran, and his two sisters, Deborah Cornelius and Erica Gutman.
A celebration of his life will be held this spring with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, we welcome a donation to Northeast Florida Hospice: 904-886-3883 or Support.CommunityHospice.com
 

Doris McGlynn passed away peacefully at home with family on March 1, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. 
She was born in Measham Staff England on February 21, 1937 to Gladys and Herbert and had one older sister named Gladys who all predeceased her.
She is also predeceased by her husband of 46 years Joseph McGlynn. They met while he was stationed with the Navy in England. She was a proud military wife for 30 years before they retired here in Atlantic Beach.
Doris loved nature, animals and did ballet in England from 3yoa to 18yoa. She was very artistic and had a very British sense of humor and laughed a lot. She also sang in the church choir at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church for over 20 years. 
She is survived by 3 children John (Debbie), Michael, and Gail (Jack Lynch); and 3 grandchildren, Brittney, Chris and Kevin. 
Doris was a huge animal lover and left behind 6 dogs and 2 cats who will miss her greatly. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to an Animal Rescue in her name.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com.  Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.
 

Alexander “Alex” Lee Nearbin, 26, of Jacksonville Beach died Sunday, March 4, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 22, 1992 in Jacksonville Beach Florida. He was the son of Debra and Richard Nearbin.
He graduated Fletcher High School in 2010, where he played for the Fletcher Senators football team. He spent several years working at the beaches bike shop in Jacksonville Beach. He was currently employed by Ring Power Corporation.
Alex is survived by his parents Deborah and Richard Nearbin of Ponte Vedra Beach Florida; his beloved girlfriend Ashley Bohannon and her baby son cash; his grandparents Marie and Len Gunnery of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; and many aunts uncles and cousins. Alex was very popular, and he also leaves behind many beloved friends. He will be deeply missed.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, March 9th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 Third St. South, Jacksonville Beach.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to the Donna Foundation at www.thedonnafoundation.org, in loving memory of Alex Nearbin.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.
 

Helen Virginia “Ginny” Strand passed away on February 19th 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 89. Ginny was born to Daniel Pierre Conway and Annie Louise Sharpe/Conway in Palatka, Florida on December 1, 1928 and had six siblings. 
Ginny was active in her youth and was a competitive roller skater. Ginny married John A. Strand Jr. (a naval aviator) and began raising their family moving coast to coast including Florida, California and Virginia during John’s naval career. In 1974, when John retired as a Captain, Ginny and John resettled to Jacksonville, Florida where she worked as an accountant for Crowley Maritime and then Betz PaperChem until her retirement. 
Ginny was an avid bridge and Bunco player. She enjoyed reading, theater, cooking and arts and crafts. Ginny was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Ginny is survived by her brother Charlie, daughter Nancy Lee, sons John Alexander III, (Paula), Michael James, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Ginny is preceded in death by husband John, sisters Mildred and Carolyn, brothers Edward, Daniel, John and grandson Steven. 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 10, 2018 at 10:00AM in the chapel at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach Florida. Ginny will join her husband John at Arlington National Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests that a memorial donation be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or online at www.communityhospice.com/give.

R. Malcolm Carmichael, retired JSO officer, 80, died February 26, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
John A. DeChant, 85, of Jacksonville, died March 5, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
William (Bill) George Dominiak, Jr., 69, of Ponte Vedra Beach died March 1, 2018. A private ceremony will be held for the family at a later date. Arrangements by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Neil Gutman died February 7, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held this spring with immediate family.
Justin Tod Kennelly, 52, of Boca Raton, died March 3, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Christopher Robert LePage, 37, of Ponte Vedra Beach, died March 3, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Larry Beckett Little, 75, of Jacksonville, died February 24, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Doris May McGlynn, 81, of Atlantic Beach, died March 1, 2018. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., March 9, 2018 at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Norman Eugene Middlekauff, 81, died February 28, 2018. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904) 285-1130.
Alexander (Alex) Lee Nearbin, 26, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 4, 2018. The memorial service will be held March 9th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Sushilaben Bhagubhai Patel, 89, of Jacksonville, died March 3, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Louis Sherman, 95, died February 27, 2018.  Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904) 285-1130.
Helen Virginia “Ginny” Strand, 89, died February 19, 2018. A memorial service will be held March 10, 2018 at 10:00AM in the chapel at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach. Arrangments by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, (904)249-2374.
Ms. Mattie Turner, 85, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 3, 2018. Arrangements by C. L. Page Mortuary, Inc., (904)353-4434.

Due to varying lengths on individual obituaries, they may not appear in alphabetical order.

William (Bill) George Dominiak, Jr., age 69, of Ponte Vedra Beach died on March 1, 2018, after a brief courageous battle with Stage IV lung cancer.
Bill was born on March 7, 1948, to the late William and Henrietta Dominiak.
He graduated from Mishawaka High School and Ball State University where he met and continued life-long friendships with many of his Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers. (IA 670) Upon graduation, he joined the National Guard and was honorably discharged. He was first hired by Dun and Bradstreet, and then, began a very successful sales career as a manufacturers rep in the automotive industry. Bill enjoyed the comradery of many associates in the Magnus Division of Economics Laboratories, Jack Becker Oil, A & I Sales and ADG Equipment.
Bill was a loyal Notre Dame fan, he loved the Chicago Cubs, and he was a huge soccer fan. He volunteered for many years as a coach for the Beaches Youth Soccer Association and he truly enjoyed more than 25 years on the ‘pitch’ as a soccer referee. He was able to form many special friendships with players on the adult rec soccer teams. Bill also looked forward to getting together with fraternity brothers for the annual ‘Big Chill’ in Indiana and the ‘Island Chill’ on Marco Island. Bill will truly be missed by all of his ‘pub’ friends who knew that he was a stranger to none and a friend to all. We will all remember and treasure Bill’s embellished storytelling, his love for nostalgia regarding music, history, and a lifetime of special memories with friends and family.
Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susie; sons, Dr. Coleman ‘Coley’ Dominiak (Gretchen), Beau Dominiak (Monica); grandchildren, George and Kate; brothers in law, Rick Klipich, Steve Klipich; niece, Michelle Sego; nephews, Tim Rondot and Danny Klipich; and many grand nieces and nephews in South Bend, Indiana. Bill was predeceased in death by his sister, Kathleen Sego.
At Bill’s request a private ceremony will be held for the family at a later date. Bill’s family would especially like to thank Spanky for his loving care and kindness and all of the Community Hospice staff who lovingly cared for Bill and his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s name to St. Bavo’s Catholic Church, 502 W 7th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46544, or Community Hospice at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257.
Finally, as requested by Bill, please try to live the words of Jim Valvano, ‘do three things everyday: think, laugh and cry and you will have a heck of a day’.
Arrangements were made by Ponte Vedra Valley.
Please sign the guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com
 

Marie Frances Albert, 86, died March 7, 2018. Arrangements by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Gail Patricia Alderson, 79, of Ponte Vedra Beach, died March 6, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Ramona R. Black, 82, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 7, 2018. A Celebration of life was held on March 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Ferreira Funeral Service at Beaches Memorial Park Chapel, Atlantic Beach. Arrangments by V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, (904)249-1166.
Stanley Howard Block, 85, died March 9, 2018. Arrangments by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Kathleen L. Coderre, 69, of Jacksonville, died March 7, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Wanda Ann Everett, 100, died March 8, 2018. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
George Freeman, Jr., 77, of Atlantic Beach, died March 10, 2018. No services will be held. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, (904)249-2374.
Charles Huggett, 73, died March 12, 2018. Arrangements by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Margaret Mary Lemaster (nee Marchant), 89, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 11, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:00pm, March 17, 2018, at H. Warren Smith Cemetery. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, (904)249-2374.
Anita Quinn Lentz, 91, of Jacksonville, died March 11, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Larry Beckett Little, 75, died February 24, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., March 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Dr. James Lyons, 95, died March 12, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m., March 19, 2018 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 435 1st Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Louise B. McCranie, 90, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 8, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Marvin Douglas Metheny II, 75, of Jacksonville Beach, died March 13, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Kevin Francis O’Gara, 83, of Ponte Vedra Beach, died March 11, 2018. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Charles R. Richards, 83, died March 11, 2018. Arrangements by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Edgar E. Rowe, Jr., 70, died March 9, 2018. Arrangments by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.
Norman Frank Taylor, 91, died March 12, 2018. Memorial services to be held at 11:00 a.m., March 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Palms Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, (904)249-1100.
Margaret M. del Tufo, 90, died March 11, 2018. Arrangements by Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, (904)285-1130.

Due to varying lengths on individual obituaries, they may not appear in alphabetical order.

Ramona R. Black, age 82, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away March 7, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Victoria De Las Tunas, Cuba on October 29, 1935 to the late Maximo and Flora Sanchez Rondon. Ramona was a resident of Jacksonville Beach for the past 5 years, living most of her life between Key West and Ocala, FL. Ramona was a member of a Moose Lodge. She enjoyed fishing, bowculing, dancing, and avid lottery player.
Ramona is survived by her daughter, Mirna (Mike) Downing of Jacksonville Beach, FL; sister, Julia Rondon of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Maira Miller, Michelle Williams, Christina Adshade, and Ethan Adshade; great grandchildren, Taylor and Abigail Miller, Lillian and Keegan Williams; nieces, Maritza Salado and Isabel Ramos; nephew, Victor Ramos. 
A Celebration of Ramona’s life was held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Ferreira Funeral Service at Beaches Memorial Park Chapel, Atlantic Beach. The family received friends one hour prior to service. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com  to sign the family’s guest book.
 

George Freeman, Jr., 77, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away March 10, 2018. A lifelong resident of the beach, he was a graduate of Fletcher High School’s Class of 1959. On February 13, 1964, he married Elsie Martin to whom he was married for 54 years. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from the City of Jacksonville Beach’s Fire Dept. in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Freeman; children, Troy and Susan Freeman; granddaughter, Alyssa Hildebrandt; great-granddaughter, Willow Ann Hildebrandt; four sisters and one brother.
Per George's wishes, there will be no services.  Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
 

Margaret Mary Lemaster (nee Marchant), 89, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on March 11, 2018. Margaret was born in Cambridge, MA on May 18, 1928.
She worked as a dancer, as well as working in retail and hotel management. She met her future husband at the Old Howard Theater in Boston, MA, where she danced her way in to his heart. She married Lt. Cdr. James L. Lemaster, USN Ret. on December 10, 1949 and they were married for 53 years before his death on July 25, 2003. She also worked with Sears for 30 years, the Econo Lodge and Best Westerns for 20 years.
Margaret was a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church’s St. Martha’s Circle. She enjoyed her life as a Navy wife with all the adventurous travel that came with it. In addition, she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, volunteering, and cooking. She was a compassionate person and anyone who met her, loved her. Her smile attracted everyone. Her passions were her faith in God, the Catholic Church, and most of all, her family.
Margaret was survived by four children; Frank D. Lemaster (Deborah Van Sack), Patricia A. Patton, Debra J. Egelston, and Kenneth J. Lemaster. In addition, she is survived by her eight grandchildren; Leeanne J. Lemaster, Frank D. Lemaster II, Kristie M. Vasconcellos (Jose II), David J. Egelston, Sean J. Braybrooks, Kenneth J. Lemaster II (Jessica) Ian B. Lemaster (Cecilia), Faren D. Lemaster (Savannah), 12 great-grandchildren, and loving nieces and nephews all over the country.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:00pm, March 17, 2018, at H. Warren Smith Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com.
 

Larry Beckett Little, 75, passed away, February 24, 2018. He was born in Macon, GA to George Beckett and Charlotte Ellison Little, who preceded him in death. Larry attended Ferrum College in Virginia and served in the US Marine Corps. 
As a young man, he won multiple boxing championships in Virginia Amateur Athletic Union and others. After winning the Golden Gloves State Championship in the Lightweight Division in Virginia, an injury ended that possible career. He was retired from CSX Railroad.
Larry is survived by his son, Rylan Beckett Little and granddaughter Rylee Dawnell Little of Jacksonville; his sister Gail Little Lamb of Fairview, NC; his loving companion, Helen Williamson of Jacksonville Beach; and many loving cousins.
 A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

Dr. James Lyons, 95, passed away peacefully March 12, 2018. Born in Georgesville, Ohio to Thurman and Ethel Lyons, Jim served during WWII with the US Navy. After the war he attended Wittenberg University and graduated from The Ohio State University Dental School. He then rejoined the Navy as an officer in 1952 and retired as a Captain after serving his country for a total of 32 years. For the next 21 years, Jim was employed as a dentist for the State of Florida. Upon retiring he continued his love of traveling the world and being an avid fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, The University of Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Florida Gators.
Jim is survived by his wife Mary Lou Mansfield, sister Patty Lyons McDonald, children Jim (Sharon), Kathleen, Connie (Stephen), Christine (Stephen), Steven, Ginny (Ted), Teresa (Larry), Tim, their mother Terrie Lyons and his stepdaughter Melissa (Charlie). Grandchildren Scott, Brad (Samantha), Doug, Roisin (Hunter), Casey, Jimmy (Alaina), Kati, Roy, Kelli (John), Amy, Gracie, Allison, Mark, Landon, Bennett, and Emerson. Great Grandchildren Sophia, Hooper, Lilly, Macie and Austin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 19th in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 435 1st Avenue N., Jacksonville Beach, with Rev. William Kelly as celebrant. Reception to follow in the Family Life Center. Burial will be at a later date at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Balbino with Baptist Agewell Center for Senior Health and Beach House Assisted Living for their care and giving our dad the privilege of being their Resident Ambassador.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to K9SforWarriors at 114 Camp K9 Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach 32081 or K9SforWarriors.org.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.
 

DOB 6/6/1926  DOD 3/12/2018
Norman Frank Taylor went to Heaven on March 12, 2018 at the age of 91. He was the first born son of Belle & Fred Taylor and was raised and educated in Lowell, Massachusetts.
He graduated from Lowell High School and was the Colonel of the Boys Regiment. Norman sung in many boys and choral groups both in Lowell and Boston.
Upon high school graduation, Norman enlisted in the Army Air Corps on D-Day. World War II ended and he then entered Worchester Poly Tech, studying mechanical engineering. He was a member of the Worcester Glee Club and Sigma Pi Epsilon Fraternity. He also became a licensed professional engineer.
Norman accepted a job in Schenectady, NY as an engineer with American Locomotive Co, and traveled the country on trains, which he loved. He then spent ten years with GE in the Nuclear Power Division under Admiral Rickover.
Norman married his sweetheart, Janet Sanborn, on Sept. 12, 1954. Norman was a devoted Family man and was blessed with two daughters, Debra and Cynthia. His life revolved around his church work, both as a trustee and a faithful tenor in the church choir.
In 1972, the Taylors moved to Neptune Beach, FL, where he went into partnership with his brother Donald of Tadco Construction Co.. Norman completed his career in his own business, Neptune Builders.
The family was very active at Palms Presbyterian Church where Norman again used his gift for singing under the direction of Dr. M.J. Palmer. His extremely beautiful voice will always be remembered.
The mountains were calling and a summer home turned into a year round home in Blowing Rock/Boone NC. They spent twenty years on Crystal Mountain which they considered their glory years. They returned to Florida in 2007.
Norman was married to the love of his life Janet, for 63 years. They were blessed with a family of many generations, daughters: Debra Kendrick (Glenn) and Cynthia Shelton (David); four grandchildren: Cynthia, Heidi, Daniel and Erin; and five great-grandchildren: Marissa, Gaibrial, Genevieve, Ezri and Lettie. Norman also left a brother Donald and sister Nancy.
Memorial services to be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17th in the Chapel of Palms Presbyterian Church. Gifts may be given in his precious memory to Palms Presbyterian Church Music Program, 3410 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.