Plant City Observer

Obituaries 03.28.13

Daniel Glenn Futch

Daniel Glenn Futch, 57, of Plant City, died March 23, 2013.

Born Feb. 21, 1956, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Danny and Marlene Morrison Futch.

He was a great cook and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher and was training to be a deacon.

Survivors include his cousins, JoAnn Boothe, Wayne and Harold Morrison, Sue Rowell, Patsy Campbell, and Bill, Lee, David and Ray Futch; uncles, Raymond and Robert Futch; and aunts, Edith Ramona and Marie Futch.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Futch.

Contributions may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church’s General Fund.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Richard C. Holt

Richard C. Holt, 83, of Plant City, died March 22, 2013.

Born Oct. 6, 1929, in Cairo, Ga., he was the son of the late Henry Holt and the late Lula Williams Holt. His beloved wife, Betty Jean, preceded him in death in August 2012, just prior to their 60th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Holt served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, for which he served in the Korean War.

He had been a furniture salesman, working for H&H Furniture and Badcock. Later, he became a truck driver driving for himself, at R.C. Holt Trucking, and for Florida Favorite Fertilizer. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Richard C. Holt Jr.; grandchildren, Jackye Holt and Richard Lee Holt; and sister, Margaret Turner.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson, 80, of Dover, died March 23, 2013.

Born Nov. 18, 1932, he was the son of the late Homer and Ruth Hendrix Johnson. He was the husband of Tiny Barlow Johnson.

He was the owner of Plant City Awning and Aluminum, starting the company in 1961. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church of Dover, a scoutmaster and a member of the chamber of commerce. He was a founding board member of the Dover Turkey Creek Volunteer Fire Department, where he was the deputy chief and chief. He held a private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying remote-controlled airplanes. In 1967, he went back to school to finish his education and received the Student Leadership pin upon graduation.

Survivors include sons, Larry Harold Johnson (Kimberly) and Martin Wade Johnson (Yolanda); brother, Donnie Ray Johnson; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

‘Dollie’ Elvira Martha Knowell Mansell

“Dollie” Elvira Martha Knowell Mansell, 92, of Turkey Creek, Dover and Plant City, died March 22, 2013, at Melech Hospice House.

She was born April 6, 1920, in Edison Junction, Fla., to the late Luther (L.D.) and Edithmae Burtz Knowell. She was the wife of the late Bert Mansell.

Mrs. Mansell was an active member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. She was a volunteer missionary and social worker. She was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and wanted everyone to know and love Him like she did.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald Mansell (Brinda), Dennis Mansell (Fran) and Lwane Mansell; daughter, Betty Mansell Tower (Bill); sisters, Elizabeth Schoonover, Lillie Mae Godwin, Edith Louise Mansell Jones and Vera  Beaty (Otis); grandchildren, Teresa Bailey (Mark), William Tower (Jennifer), Ronnie Mansell Jr., Donald Mansell (Sheila), Lisa Mansell, Brian Mansell, Dennis Mansell Jr., Tawanna Mansell, Shawn  Mansell (Mandy), and Alisha Strickland (Rodney); and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 26, at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church, Plant City.

If desired, donations may be made to Turkey Creek First Baptist Church; The Gideons International, Plant City Camp, P.O. Box 1469, Plant City, FL 33564; or Lifepath Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.

Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

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