Callahan – Page 3 – Florida Genealogy

Obituary of John Eric Lewis

April 16, 1956 – May 28, 2009 John Eric Lewis, 53, of Callahan, passed away Thursday May 28 at Shands Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. He was employed with Turner Electric for 23 years and Rivers RV for 4 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father: Johnnie M. Lewis He is survived by his son: Jonathan Lewis; 2-sisters: Pam (Leif) Johnson and Lynn (Ronnie) Gordon; a brother: Wayne (Sharon) Lewis; his Mother: Nora Lewis and his former wife: Brenda Lewis; 3-Nieces and 2-Nephews. The family will receive friends and the funeral service … Read more

Obituary of Floyd Davis (1965-2009)

March 4, 1965 – May 7, 2009 Floyd Davis, 44, of Callahan, passed away Thursday May 7 at Shands. He was the son of the late Clyde, Sr. and Myrtice Dillingham Davis He is survived by his wife: Melissa Davis; 2-Daughters: Kezia Watson, and Chantelle Davis; 2-sons: Floyd Alex Davis and Matthew Cody Davis; a granddaughter: Trinity Watson; and 2-grandsons: Zackary Davis and Adam Kirkland; 2-Nieces: Brittany Hurst and Jessica Hartman; and a nephew: Christopher Hurst; a step-mother: Betty Davis; 1-Sister and 3-Brothers. The family will receive friends Monday May 11 at Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Highway 1, Callahan, … Read more

Obituary of Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr. (2009-2009)

May 1, 2009 – May 1, 2009 Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr., infant son of Anthony Loren Guinn, Sr. and Karie Marie Sandiford, passed away May 1 at Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by Great Grandparents: Louise Camp, Lorene Guinn, Winifred Wanger, and Agnes and Joseph Sandiford and a Great uncle: Kenny Register. He is also survived by his grandparents: Joseph and Brenda Sandiford, and Brenda and John Guinn; Aunts: Crystal Morehead and Jenny Guinn; Uncles: Charles Sandiford, Joseph Sandiford, Jr., Brandon Dutton, and Mike Guinn and Great Grandfather: Charles Register. The family will receive friends Wednesday May … Read more

Obituary of Larry Allen Dupree

February 4, 1968 – April 26, 2009 Larry Allen Dupree, 41, of Callahan, passed away Sunday April 26 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, but lived a number of years in Callahan, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother: Virginia Gail Drury Dupree. He is survived by his wife: Brenda Kay Dupree; 3-Sons: Joey Lee (Dawn) Dupree, Scott Allen (Courtney) Dupree and Larry Joseph (Brittani) Dupree; a Grandson: Brayden Allen Dupree; his Father: Robert H. Dupree; a Sister: Holly Diane (Roy) Merskowski; and a Brother: Robbie (Brandy) Dupree; Two Grandmothers: Dorothy … Read more

Obituary of Shirley Davis

November 17, 1960 – March 29, 2009 Shirley D. Davis, 48, of Callahan, passed away March 29, 2009. She was born in Pahokee, Florida, but had lived in Callahan for a number of years. She is survived by her husband: Winston K. Davis, Sr. and a son: Winston Keith Davis, Jr. of Callahan, FL; a brother: Wayne Stripling; her father: Earl Stripling; a number of cousins and other relatives. The family will receive friends Thursday April 2 at Gray Gables Baptist Church beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM April 2 at Gray Gables Baptist … Read more

Obituary of Mary Love Reese Walker

January 4, 1941 – March 29, 2009 Mary Love Reese Walker, 68, of Callahan, passed away March 29 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Jacksonville. She was born in Waycross, Georgia. She retired from Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross after 30 years. She is survived by her 2-sons: Triston Reese of Waycross, GA and Finnley (Linda) Hall of Waycross, GA; Parents: Willie Mae Jones Lawrence and Bishop Eddie L. Lawrence of Callahan, FL; 3-Brothers: Billy Reese of Zanesville, Ohio, Charles (Francis) Lawrence of Brunswick, GA, and Donald Lawrence of Brunswick, GA; 2-Sisters: Avis L. Kemp of Callahan, FL, and Edith … Read more

Obituary of Jesse Beasley (1945-2009)

January 2, 1945 – March 17, 2009 Jesse E. Beasley, 64, of Callahan, passed away March 17, 2009. He was a native of Douglas, Georgia. He attended Truth Faith Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his father: Clarence Beasley, and a Brother: Dessie Beasley. He is survived by his wife: Joan M. Beasley, of Callahan, FL; his mother: Vida Mae Beasley; 10-Children: Jesse Beasley, Cindy Russ, Chris Beasley, Brian Beasley, Amanda O’Quinn, Sheryl Hoppe, Tommy Wright, Mitchell Wright, Susan Wright, and Eugene Wright; 2-Brothers: Wayne and Ross Beasley; 21-Grandchildren and 9-Great Grandchildren; and a number of Nieces and … Read more

Obituary of John E. Ryder, Sr. (1952-2009)

March 26, 1952 – March 7, 2009 John E. Ryder, Sr., 56, of Keystone Heights, passed away Saturday March 7 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in 2002. He was a member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. He is preceded in death by his son: John E. Ryder, Jr. He is survived by his wife: Linda Ryder of Keystone Heights, FL; his children: Tracy Handley of Callahan, FL, Tonya Batman, of Northumberland, PA, and Bradley Batman of Milton, PA; his parents: John and … Read more

Obituary of James Monroe Wright, Sr. (1937-2009)

August 5, 1937 – March 7, 2009 James Monroe Wright, Sr., 71, of Callahan, passed away Saturday March 7 following an illness. He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James Everette Wright and Flora Elizabeth Helms Wright Barefoot. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his grandchild: James M. Wright, III. He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Velga V. Wright of Callahan, FL; his children: Richard (Cathy) Duran, Sherry Lynn Wright, and Kathy (Raymond) Mattox all … Read more

Obituary of James Daniel Clark, Sr. (1943-2009)

September 2, 1943 – March 4, 2009 James Daniel Clark, 65, of Callahan, passed away at his residence March 4, 2009. He was born in Alma, Georgia, but had lived most of his life in Callahan. He was a graduate of Callahan High School Class of 1965. He retired from Terminal Paper and Bag. He was preceded in death by his father: William Errell Clark and a brother: Wayne Clark. He is survived by 2-Sons: Darrell Clark of Columbus, OH and James D. Clark, Jr. of Callahan, FL; his Mother: Louella Clark of Callahan, FL; 5-Sisters: Willene Hill of Van … Read more