Obituaries
Donald P. Montgomery, Jr.
Donald P. Montgomery, Jr. 86 of Lakeland, Fla. passed away on Monday Aug. 29, 2022. Born Sept. 17, 1935, in East Hardwick Vt. Don moved to Tampa, Fla. when he was young, and he graduated from Hillsborough Senior High School.
Don graduated from the University of Tampa in 1958 and later earned his Master of Arts from the University of South Florida. Don served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1962. He was stationed throughout Italy and Spain. After marrying Cheryl K. McDaniel, they moved to Plant City, Fla. and then retired in Lakeland, Fla. Don and his wife Cheryl owned a very successful realtor company, Frontier Realty where their slogan was “Let us Put You in Your Place and Spouses Who Sell Houses”. Don served on the Board of Directors of the Plant City and Lakeland Board of Realtors, and he also served on the Plant City County Planning Commission. Don was very involved in his local community serving as Kiwanis President (1977-1978), Commander for the American Legion Post 26 Plant City, Fla. (1977-1979), PTA President at Bryan Elementary and Tomlin Middle School. Don and Cheryl were active members at the College Heights Methodist Church in Lakeland, Fla. Don loved to travel including spending summers at their home in Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. He also enjoyed collecting coins, reading about history, watching sports, and playing golf.
Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cheryl Montgomery, predeceased by his daughter Monique Lee and survived by his daughter Karessa Lasher (Stuart) and five grandchildren, LJ Pennachio (Karlee), Celeste Pennachio, Amelia Lee, Colton Caveny, Addison Lee, Tyler Lasher (Dara) and three great grandchildren (Piper, Kaia, and Zev). Don will always be remembered for his big smile and his great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by everyone.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on September 10, 2022, at the College Heights Methodist Church located at 942 South Blvd, Lakeland, Florida 33803 (863)682-8191.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Heart Association Lakeland, Florida.
The family will be hosting a lunch immediately following the service at the home of Karessa and Stuart Lasher 4931 New Providence Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629
Robert ‘Bob’ Loeber
Robert “Bob” Loeber, 79, of Plant City, Florida, born in Schenectady, New York on September 15, 1942, entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2022. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Norris ‘Wayne’ Lawson
Norris “Wayne” Lawson, 82, of Dover, Fla., born in Plant City on Jan. 3, 1940, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 30, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Gene Fisher
Gene Fisher, 90, of Dover, Florida, born in Sydney on Dec. 24, 1931, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Thelma J. Curtis
Thelma J. Curtis, 81, of Plant City, born in Tifton, Ga. on Oct. 13, 1940, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 2, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Alvin ‘Al’ Jefferson Lee
Alvin “Al” Jefferson Lee, Sr., 88, of Dover, Fla., born in Lacoochee on Feb. 3rd, 1934, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 2, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Cassy Pulido
Cassy Pulido, 90, of Lithia, Fla., born in Bronx, N.Y. on March 2nd, 1932, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 3, 2022.
Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Warren Austin Willard Jr.
Warren Austin Willard Jr., 74, of Plant City, Fla. passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Warren was born July 16, 1948.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Willard family.
