It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Central Area Commander, Gerald “Jerry” Clark, of Holiday, FL on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the age of 91. Jerry is survived by his wife, Doris, of Holiday, Florida; son, Philip (Marianne) Clark of Washington, Massachusetts; granddaughter, Rev. Linnea Clark of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter, Marlene (Jerry) Ungerleider of Holiday, Florida; two grandsons, Eric Clark and Corey Ungerleider along with three great grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley and Kayla Clark. He is also survived by a second daughter, Virginia (Timothy) Leason of Chandler, Arizona; three grandsons, Adam, Joseph and Ryan Leason; and four great grandchildren, Blake, Autumn, Adaline and Skylar Leason.
Jerry Clark was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Post 173, with 52 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Doris, at 1839 Mary Ln., Holiday, FL 34690.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, with Military Services at 3:00pm at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, 4910 Bartelt Road, Holiday, FL 34690. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Southeastern Guide Dogs for Veterans. https://www.guidedogs.org/
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Department Commander, Roy R. Mahoney, of Delray Beach, FL on December 23, 2017 at the age of 86. Roy is survived by his wife, Marie, and two children, Stephen Mahoney and Lisa Mahoney Datz. There was a private family service held for him. If you want to uplift yourself during times of sorrow, you can spend some time on sites like 토토사이트.
Roy is a Korean United States Air Force veteran and a member of Post 65, with 56 continuous years of membership. Roy entered the United States Air Force in May 1952. He received his honorable discharge in May 1956. His prior service included over 4 years duty with the New York National Guard as a communications technician. Roy was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration at the Air Route Traffic Control Center in Miami, Florida from June 1956 thru January 1988 promoting new safety measures like being properly restrained when car is moving, which means wearing a seat belt. He retired after completing 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service for the United States Government.
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Roy also served many roles during his impressive career in The American Legion. Roy was former Post Adjutant (1992-2010); Post Commander (1991-93 & 2006-10); Department School Medals Chairman (1977-79); 10th District Commander (1989-90); Department Historian (1980-82 & 1997-99); Vice Commander – Southern Area (1992-93); and Department Commander (1999-2000). On a National level, Roy served on the National Membership & Post Activities Committee (1964-66); National Distinguished Guests Committee (1966-67); National Security Council (1967-70); National Foreign Relations Council (1978-80 & 2001-07); National Legislative Council (1987-94 & 1999-2013); National Public Relations Commission (1980-2001); and National Historian (1984-85).
If you would like to send your condolences you may do so through his wife, Marie Mahoney, at 15193 E. Tranquility Lake Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Post Commander Harland Cady, Post 358 in White City. Commander Cady passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018.
A memorial service will be held at Post 358 on Saturday, February 3, at 1:00pm.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Central Area Commander, James “Jim” Burgess, of Safety Harbor, FL on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 67. Jim is survived by his wife, Ruth. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00am at Bethel Lutheran, 3166 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL, 33761. A celebration of life, memorial service and luncheon is planned immediately following the funeral service at American Legion Post 238, 900 Main Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
Jim was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran and a member of Safety Harbor Post 238, with 17 continues years of membership.
He was a member of the Legion, Sons and Riders and during this time held numerous offices throughout the Post, Squadron, Chapter, 16th District and Central Area.
Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Ruth, at 5023 Bridgeport Dr., Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to The American Legion Post 238 renovation fund. Jim wanted his home Post to be beautiful and accessible to all.
On behalf of the Burgess family, thank you for your prayers, Jim loved you all very much.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 1st District Commander, Douglass “Doug” M. Burleson, Sr., of Pensacola, FL on February 15, 2017 at the age of 70. Doug is survived by his three sons, Douglass Jr., Derek and Michael.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway 90E, Pensacola, FL 32503. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:30am at the chapel. Internment will immediately follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Rd., Pensacola, FL 32508.
Doug was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of Frank Marston Post 33, with 27 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Southern Area Commander, George J. Rafajko, of Pompano Beach, FL on January 20, 2017 at the age of 67. George is survived by his wife, Elaine, 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A Post Everlasting Ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Post 142, 171 American Legion Way, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
George was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and a member of Sterling McClellan Post 142, with 25 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Elaine, at 406 S. Cypress Rd., Apt. 324, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
Long time Stuart resident, Terry Nolan died on January 4, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with the support of his wife, Jollyn and daughter, Caroline.
Terry served in the United States Marine Corp, with the Stuart Police Department, in the State Attorney’s Office as a board certified attorney, and in the Martin County Sherriff’s Office. He was involved with the Hibiscus Children’s Center and fostered 25 children. Terry was also a member of the founding board of the Character Counts program. The American Legion benefitted from his support at the local, state and national level. Terry was also a proud to be a Kiwanian, and as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, his faith flourished.
Terry was a noble and honorable man. He actively made the world a better place. His family was his passion and he was a perfect and amazing husband and father. Terry will be greatly missed by the community and his surviving family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2:00-4:00PM and from 6:00-8:00PM at Aycock Funeral Home, 505 South Federal Highway in Stuart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stuart with a Committal service to follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens. A reception will be immediately held following Terry’s Committal at the Nolan residence on Starfish Lane in Stuart.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Southern Area Commander, Edward “Ed” Joseph Miller, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 86. There will be a service for Ed on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:30pm held at American Legion Post 222, 4250 NE 5th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334.
Ed Miller was a Korean Army Veteran and a member of Tomas P. Johnston Post 222, with 34 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Department Scholarship Chairman, Rene H. Stachelrodt, Jr., of Ocoee, FL this morning, November 17, 2016 at the age of 82. Rene is survived by his wife, Lois. There are no details regarding services at this time, but any new information will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Rene Stachelrodt was a Korean Air Force Veteran and a member of Post 19, with 46 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Lois, at 1236 Russell Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Southern Area Commander, Edward “Ed” Joseph Miller, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 86. There will be a service for Ed on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 4:00pm held at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1500 S. Andrew Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069.
Ed Miller was a Korean Army Veteran and a member of Tomas P. Johnston Post 222, with 34 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
It is deep sadness, love and respect that Post 243 announces the passing of their Past Post Commander Louis Berrios on November 11, 2016. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Banfield Funeral Home, 420 West State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida. There will be a Memorial Presentation put on by Post 243 at 7PM on Wednesday night at the Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Nativity Catholic Church, Longwood, Florida on Thursday, November 17, 2016.
James E. Graves, III passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 89. Born in Apalachicola, Florida to the late J.E. Graves, Jr. and Verna Eloise Marks, Jim moved to Jacksonville at an early age and it was home for most of his life. He is survived by his sons Jim, Frank and E.A. (Lynda), six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and his beloved Yorkie, Tebow. He was predeceased by his wife Betty, brother Harry and one granddaughter. Jim was a graduate of the University of Florida and a life-long Gator fan.
He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and in various capacities as a reservist for 30 years earning the rank of Colonel. He was a graduate of the Army War College and the Naval War College.
While Jim served as a leader for several civic and social organizations during his life, he was most honored to serve as a Lay Leader and Sunday School teacher at Lakewood United Methodist Church for many years. After a private burial, there will be a memorial service led by the Reverend Eric Williams at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Florida – on Tuesday, October 25, at 11:00 AM. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Baptist Downtown for their devotion to Jim’s care in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would be honored by donations to either the Lakewood United Methodist Church Music Ministry or the charity of your choice.
Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Oct. 23, 2016
Retired Lt. Col. Leo Gray, 82, a retired Tuskegee Airman, holds a 1945 photo of himself after flying a mission over Europe. Gray is one of 300 who will were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bush on March 29 in Washington, D.C. Susan Stocker, Sun Sentinel
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Leo R. Gray, (Lt. Col. Ret.), a Charter Member of Post 365. He was one of the last surviving original Tuskegee Airmen and a Red Tail Pilot in the State of Florida. He was well known throughout the state and country and traveled abroad telling the story of the “famed” Tuskegee Airmen of WWII.
Leo will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.Visitation will be 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday, October 14, 2016 at Dignity Funeral Chapel; 7701 Bailey Rd. , North Lauderdale, FL 33068.
A celebration of Life will be held from 10am-2pm Sat. Oct. 15th at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Pl. Lauderhill, FL 33311
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, date and time to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the name of Leo R Gray, LTC USAF (Ret), to any of the following:
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
PO Box 830060
Tuskegee, AL 36083
www.tuskegeeairmen.org
Nan Knox Boys and Girls Club
832 NW 2nd St
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
VITAS Healthcare
Attn: Donna Borland, GM
5420 NW 33rd Ave, Ste 100
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Post 236 Commander, Richard Spratlin of Bronson, FL. His funeral has been arranged for Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Bronson.
Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 9th District Commander, Cauleen Dolan, of Jacksonville, FL at the age of 67. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 4:00pm at Post 142, 171 American Legion Way, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
Cauleen was a Vietnam US NAVY Veteran and a member of Sterling McClellan Unit 142, with 32 continuous years of membership. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to Post 142.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 9th District Commander, French “Frenchie” Shannon, Jr. , last week at the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger Veterans Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines at the age of 88. There are no details regarding services at this time, but any new information will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Frenchie was a WWII US ARMY Veteran and was a charter member of Post 365, with 26 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
***UPDATE***
There will be a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Past 9th District Commander, French, “Frenchie” Shannon, Jr. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 3:30pm at VFW Post 8195, 4414 Pembroke Rd. West Park, FL.
Internment to be held at South Florida National Cemetery, Monday, October 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm.
This will be an all Veteran Service coordinated by the American Legion and the VFW. There will be a buffet following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to American Legion Post 365 in his honor by check or online website: www.sunrisepost365.org.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Eastern Area Commander, Norman “Norm” Pamplin, of Christmas, FL at the age of 79. Norm is survived by his wife, Nancy. Norm’s celebration of life/memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 2:00pm at the VFW Post # 4228, 4411 Capron Rd., Titusville. He will be laid to rest at Christmas Cemetery, 23552 Christmas Cemetery Rd., Christmas, FL 32709 on Monday, August 1st at 9:00am. Everyone is welcome!
Norm was a Vietnam US NAVY Veteran and a member of Pine Castle Post 286, with 38 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Nancy, at P.O. Box 154, Christmas, FL 32709-0154.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Department Legislative Chairman and Department Rehabilitation Chairman, J.G. “Tracy” Taylor, Jr., of Tampa, FL on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the age of 95. A service will be held on August 6, 2016. Information of the service are not yet finalized, but will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Tracy was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Seminole Post 111, with 73 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to: Tracy Taylor Family, 17302 Stetson Lane, Odessa, FL 33556.
UPDATE:Tracy Taylor’s interment service will be held at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, on Friday, August 5, at 2:00pm. A memorial service will be held at Family of Christ Lutheran Church West Campus (formerly St. Matthew Lutheran Church), 5601 Hanley Road, Tampa on Saturday, August. 6, at 11:00am.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 1st District Commander, Charles L. Johann, of Yougstown, FL at the age of 74. Charles is survived by his wife, Deborah. There are no details regarding services at this time, but any new information will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Charles was a Vietnam US NAVY Veteran and a member of Douglas Munro Post 356, with 10 continuous years of membership. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Deborah, at13118 Scotts Ferry Rd., Youngstown, FL 32466.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Central Area Commander, Gerald “Jerry” Clark, of Holiday, FL on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the age of 91. Jerry is survived by his wife, Doris, of Holiday, Florida; son, Philip (Marianne) Clark of Washington, Massachusetts; granddaughter, Rev. Linnea Clark of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter, Marlene (Jerry) Ungerleider of Holiday, Florida; two grandsons, Eric Clark and Corey Ungerleider along with three great grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley and Kayla Clark. He is also survived by a second daughter, Virginia (Timothy) Leason of Chandler, Arizona; three grandsons, Adam, Joseph and Ryan Leason; and four great grandchildren, Blake, Autumn, Adaline and Skylar Leason.
