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Obituary2012  George W. Jackson, 75, of Fort White, Fla., died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends after a long struggle with cancer.  He was born on March 25, 1937 in Champaign, Ill.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann, his parents, George and Zimenia Jackson and his sister, Kathleen and James Simpkins.

George is survived by his daughter, Renee Warner (Lud) of Hudson, Michigan, his son, Ryan Jackson (Nicole) of Tontagany, Ohio and Richard Wilson of Atlanta, Ga.  He has five grandchildren, Benjamin and Zachary Warner, Jacob Jackson, and Zachary and Lillian Schermer.  He has several nieces and nephews.

George proudly served his country as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in Vietnam.  He was an air craft mechanic in the military and following his tour of duty he learned how to fly private planes.  He loved the Cessna planes most of all, and did his family proud.

George’s passion in life was camping with his two little dogs – Shadow and Tooie.  He was a member of a variety of different organizations and took every opportunity to be on the road.  George did not sit still for long.

George was a member of Christ’s Anglican Fellowship Church in High Springs.  He was good friends with many members of the church and especially Reverend Michael and his wife, Joyce.  George had many wonderful friends at the senior center and enjoyed the time that he spent there.

We the family, wish to thank the best neighbors our father could have ever had who looked after him especially when he became ill.  They are a special part of our family and will always be.  He loved his children and grandchildren and his nephew, Tim Simpkins (who was like his own son). He will be dearly missed by his family.

A visitation was held on Monday, August 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, High Springs, Fla.  A funeral service will be held at the same location on Tuesday, August 14 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michael La Cagnina officiating.  Burial will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4081 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fla., at 1:30 p.m.

Those who wish may make donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL  32606.

Arrangements are entrusted to Evans-Carter Funeral Home, High Springs, Fla.

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Obituary2012  Family and friends will hold a celebration of life to remember Lucille Rosenhagen Foster.  A memorial for Ms. Foster will be held on July 29, 2012 at the home of Susan and Allan ‘Big Al’ Mincey in Forth White, Fla.

Friends and family are invited to share how their lives have been affected by knowing Ms. Foster and how she played a major part of her children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

The celebration will be an opportunity share the stories that family and friends all remember about Ms. Foster, who will be greatly missed.

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Obituary2012 Albert Ray Dowling, Sr., 80, of Flemming Island, Florida went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2012.  He was born in West Monroe, La. on September 17, 1931 to Albert F. Dowling and Raye Christie Dowling.

He grew up in Lake Butler, Fla. and Wilmington, N.C.  He was in the National Guard and also served in the Navy during the Korean War.  He retired as a firefighter with the City of Jacksonville after 32 years of service in Station 5.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Betty Halbrook Dowling of 57 years and four children, Becky (Terry) Davidson, Ray (Darlene) Dowling, Steve (Cyndi) Dowling, and Jeanne (David) Johns; eight grandchildren, Andy and Jacob Davidson, Carol-Anne and Austin Dowling, Tyler and Parker Dowling and Garrett and Julia Johns as well as nieces and nephews.

The viewing was Friday, July 20 at Hibernia Baptist Church, Flemming Island, Fla., followed by funeral services at the same location on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Scott Yirka officiating.  Archer Funeral Home in Lake Butler, Florida was in charge of the arrangements.  Graveside was at North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Alachua, Fla.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hibernia Baptist Church or Community Hospice in Mr. Dowling’s name.

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Obituary2012 Carl C. George, 92, of High Springs, Florida, died peacefully at home on July 18, 2012.  He was the son of Clarence DeWitt (Dee) and Sarah Ellen Evans George.

Mr. George was born at the home of his grandmother, on October 29, 1919, in Belknap, Massac County, Ill.  He attended elementary school in Cypress, Ill. and graduated from Goreville High School, where, during his senior year, he drove the school bus and played varsity basketball.

He received his B.S. in Industrial Arts Education in 1941 from Southern Illinois Normal University, where he played varsity basketball. He served in the US Navy during WWII, primarily as an instructor teaching young sailors the skills necessary to repair the damaged aircraft that had returned to the aircraft carriers.

Mr. George worked as a contractor, school teacher, and high school Assistant Principal for Vocational Education.  Up until his later years, he was an active member of the Alachua Arabian Horse Association. He thoroughly enjoyed showing his lovely Arabian horses and won numerous awards, including the highly regarded Best in Class and Best in Show. His love of horses and the farm was shared by his many family members and those friends who had the opportunity to spend time at the family’s farm.

A member of Westside Baptist Church at his death, he was actively involved in the Lord’s work throughout his adult life.

Mr. George is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Cleona Rea George, four children; Cherry (James) Steinmeier, Derek (Donna) George, Cynthia (Dale) Young and Alicia Patterson; nine grandchildren; Christopher (Christine) George, Cherylynn Young (Randall) Owens, Andrew (Wendi) Young, Justin (Stacy) Patterson, Rebecca (Chase) Miller, Geoffrey (Stephanie) Patterson, Alethea (Ryan) Waldron, Joy Steinmeier, and Joshua Young; and 10 great-grandchildren; Alexandra George, Sara Beth Young, Shadrach George, Kayley Owens, Ryan Miller, II, Trent Patterson, Cole Owens, Sean Michael Waldron, Rusty Miller, and Kinlee Patterson.

The family wishes to especially thank the Emergency Response Teams of Newberry Fire Department and Alachua County Fire Rescue for their gentle loving care and respect during his final hours.

Graveside services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Benton, Ill. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

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Obituary2012  Mary Elizabeth Barker, 85, of Worthington Springs passed away at her home on July 16, 2012:

Mrs. Barker was born July 29, 1926 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. to James Matthew Monds and Cora Lee Hutto.  She moved to Worthington Springs 30 years ago from High Springs.  She was a restaurant owner and operator.

Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by her son, Robert Joseph Barker and is survived by three daughters, Linda Woods (Roy) of Lake City, Fla., Peggy Long (Wendell) of Sanderson, Fla., and Betty Elixson (Dean) of Worthington Springs; brother, Dick Monds of Perry, Ga.; sisters, Alice Walker of High Springs and Nora Lee Groover of Carterville, Ga; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Sardis Baptist Church, Hwy 121, Worthington Springs, Fla.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 N Main Street, High Springs.  Arrangements are in the care of Evans-Carter Funeral Home.

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