Obituaries 9.27.18
Charles Jennings McDonald
Charles Jennings McDonald, 89, of Plant City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2018, due to complications
from a stroke.
Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a lifelong resident of the Springhead area and a member of First Baptist Church, Plant City. Before
retirement, Charles worked for Borden Chemical as a supervisor and owned his own company, C. J. McDonald Precision Repairs. He loved spending time in his orange grove and enjoyed time with family.
He is survived by his sons, Blake McDonald and Dennis McDonald (Beth); siblings, Dorothy Richardson, Kenneth McDonald and Billy McDonald; grandchildren, Jennifer Howard (Steven), Heather McDonald (Dennis Carroll), Miranda McDonald-King (Dan), Jessica McDonald (Andrew May), Michael McDonald (Kaitland Davis), Ashley McDonald- Showalter (Robert), Matthew McDonald (Anna) and Scott Bonds; 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Pollard-McDonald and father, Wilmer J McDonald; loving wife Ann McCullers- McDonald and siblings Hilda Wise, Edwin McDonald and Terry McDonald.
Charles was a charitable man who made many donations to people in need over the years. Keeping with his wishes, no funeral services will be held as it was Charles’ wish that his estate be used for others instead of himself.
James ‘Jack’ Gaston Clements, Jr.
James “Jack” Gaston Clements, Jr., born March 25, 1928, passed away Sept. 14, 2018 at Lake Wales Regional
Medical Center, Lake Wales, Fl., from complications of pneumonia.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Gaston and Eddie Simmons Clements and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Dover.
Jack’s strong faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustained him and his family throughout his life and we the family give God the Glory for all those who were instrumental in his care. Jack’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at James Ranch for their kind, compassionate and cheerful care of Jack over the past 32 years. Support Associate of Tampa Bay, who has facilitated his support plan for 32 years. Also, the many Doctor’s and Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales Medical Center and the Groves Center, Lake Wales, Fl., who handled a difficult situation with such compassionate kindness. Also, Ms. Norma Bills of Michigan Court Group Home, Poinciana, Fl., where Jack lived for the past two months and with whom Jack formed an immediate bond.
He is survived by sister Anna Moore, Jacksonville, NC., Betty Horton Devey (Gwynn), Lake Wales, Fl., brother Paul F. Clements, Tampa, Fl., numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and loved ones associated with MacDonald Training Center, James Ranch, Cork, Fl.
A memorial service is planned for Oct. 24, 2018 at 12:30 p.m., James Ranch, Cork, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MacDonald Training Center, 5420 W. Cypress St., Tampa, Fl., 33607.
Arvid Henry Anderson III
Arvid Henry Anderson III, 68, of Plant City, FL passed away on Sept. 17, 2018.
Arvid served in the U.S. Navy.
Services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Richard Kahelin Jr.
Richard Kahelin Jr., age 85, of Dover, FL passed away on Sept. 9, 2018.
If desired, donations can be made in Richard’s memory to a local FFA club or 4H.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Jeffrey Scott Capron
Jeffrey Scott Capron, 51, of Plant City, Florida, born on May 10, 1967 in St. Petersburg, Florida, was made whole again on Sept. 19, 2018.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Gene W. Coker
Gene W. Coker, age 84 of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Bobby Steele Davis
Bobby Steele Davis, 82, of Riverview, Florida, formerly of Dover, Plant City, and Tampa, born on Feb. 26, 1936 in South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 21, 2018.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Alice Kimbel Curry
Alice Kimbel Curry, passed away on Sept. 18, 2018, at the age of 88 due to complications of diabetes.
The third of six children, she was born Alice Jean Kimbel in Louisville, KY on Oct. 3, 1929 to Ken Kimbel and Alice Bruce. She lived in many places during her childhood, from Chicago, IL to Forsyth, GA, before settling in Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School with the class of 1947 where she was voted “most likely to succeed.”
She married Ellis Rexwood Curry Jr. on Sept. 25, 1949 and had five children: Kacy (Don Beyer), Kim (Ken Midkiff), Kelly Curry-Wills (Jim Wills), Ellis (Kelly) & Rex (Susan).
After her children started school she attended Polk Community College and became a registered nurse. During her career, she worked at the Polk County Health Department and South Florida Baptist Hospital, eventually retiring from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. She was a member of Mensa and enjoyed reading, auditing classes and attending elder hostels. She was passionate about travel and enjoyed many trips to points of interest nationally and internationally with her dearest friend and companion Dr. Allen Sheer.
She was predeceased by her husband and is survived by her children and seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Ellis, Carly, Hal, Royce, Zoe and Bruce, as well as her sister Kathy (Stuart) Hicks.
A private family gathering is planned.
James Floyd Hall
James Floyd Hall, 70, of Plant City, Florida, born on Dec. 11, 1947, passed away Sept. 21, 2018.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Hazel A. Putnall
Hazel A. Putnall, 70, of Lithia, Florida, born on Oct. 27, 1947 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 21, 2018.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
William ‘Bill’ Wingate
William “Bill” Wingate, 94, of Dover, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
A funeral service will take place on Friday, Sept. 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, Florida.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to First Baptist Church of Dover or to Good Shepherd Hospice of Lakeland.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
