Plant City Observer

Obituaries 9.9.21

Joan ‘Joni’ Goff

Joan “Joni” Goff, 73, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 24, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 27, 2021.

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Charlton Ross Lester

Charlton Ross Lester, Jr., 74, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tampa on March 31, 1947, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 26, 2021.

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Kevin Guy

Kevin Guy, 50, of Brandon, Fla., born on July 13, 1971 in Germany, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 27, 2021.

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Bonnie L. Pedrosa

Bonnie L. Pedrosa, 59, of Dover, Fla., born in Bossier City, La. on Feb. 9, 1962, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2021.

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Pastor Jose ‘Quique’ Perez

Pastor Jose “Quique” Perez, 68, of Brandon, Fla., born April 15, 1953 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 29, 2021.

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Rev. Alvin Newton Livingston

Rev. Alvin Newton Livingston, THM, 91, born Feb. 12, 1930 in Perry, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2021.

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Guido ‘Rick’ Massimei

Guido “Rick” Massimei, 84, of Sun City Center, Fla., born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 27, 1937, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2021.

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John Robert Sapp, Sr.

John Robert Sapp, Sr., 57, of Plant City, Fla., born in Lakeland on Aug. 16, 1964, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 29, 2021.

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Ruth ‘Ruthie’ F. Hicks

Ruth “Ruthie” F. Hicks, 73, of Plant City, Fla., born in Tampa on July 28, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2021.

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Roger Dale Green, Sr.

Roger Dale Green, Sr., 77, of Plant City, Fla., born in Montgomery, Ala. on June 13, 1944, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2021.

He was a member of Boilermaker Local Union 433 and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by wife, Gricilla Green; children, Angel Henderson (John) of Bartow, Shannon Green (Jennifer) of Plant City, and Janiese Hearndon of Vero Beach; grandchildren, Brittley, Brant, Ashlyn, Brianna, Brandon, Matthew, Taylor, and Deanna; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Danny Downs; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by son, R. J. Green.

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William ‘Bill’ Flink

William “Bill” Flink, 88, of Plant City, Fla., born in Jacksonville on Nov. 30, 1932, was called home on Aug. 31, 2021. He was the son of Paul Flink, Sr. and Sarah Rodewolt Flink. At the young age of three, his mother passed away. He was sent to Bloomington, Ill. and was raised by his aunt, Mary Flink Boll.

At age 19, Bill joined the United States Navy and served on the aircraft carriers the USS Lake Champlain, the USS Coral Sea, and the USS Bennington. Bill was proud of his Navy service and of his honorable discharge. He was a Master Electrician and retired from civil service at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville. He was a Captain on the volunteer deputy force with the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office.

After our long relationship, this process is painful and revealing and rewarding, all at the same time. We love you everyday. He was a devoted husband of 65 years to his surviving wife, Patsy Mathews Flink; a loving, dedicated father to surviving children, Denise Flink (Sherrie), Beth Flink Tancredo, Virgil Flink (Relo), Steven Flink (Desiree), Chris Flink, and Daryl Flink (Stacey); and loving grandfather to surviving 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Paul Flink, Sr. and Sarah Rodewolt Flink; five brothers; and one sister.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation at sfbhfoundation.org.

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Lynn Marie Mahoney

Lynn Marie Mahoney, 61, of Plant City, Fla., born in Sarasota on March 20, 1960, entered into eternal rest on Sep. 1, 2021.

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Mark Capron

Mark Capron, 52, of Lakeland, Florida, born on April 18, 1969, entered into eternal rest on September 3, 2021.

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Patrick M. McGriff

Patrick M. McGriff, 90, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2021. Patrick was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Funeral services were held Sep. 7, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church 905 W. Terrace Dr, Plant City, FL 33563.

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Jesus Guadalupe Torres

Jesus Guadalupe Torres, 19, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Sep. 2, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, Sep. 10, 2021 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

Ronnie Lively

Ronnie Lively, 38, passed away on Aug. 29, 2021. The family will receive friends Sep. 11, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m at Landmark Baptist Church, 6021 Williams Rd, Seffner, FL 33584. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Donnell Dudley

Donnell Dudley, age 95, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on September 3, 2021.

A native of Plant City, Fla., he was the son of the late Stephen and Bessie Williams Dudley. Survivors include his children, Stephen (Dee) Dudley, Joseph Dudley, siblings, Helen Brewer, Charlotte Alderman, sister-in- law Betty Dudley, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Gladys LaVon Brannen Dudley, siblings, Raydell Dudley and William Dudley.

Jasper was a member of Trinity United  Methodist Church and Cork United Methodist Church, he was a Math Teacher for fifty five years at Plant City High School and Hillsborough Community College, he also worked as an Engineer at radio station WALT and later in television station at WTVT.

He served in the Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S LST-1089 as a radarman and later during the Korean War, Electronics Technician at the NRTC in Wasington D.C. The family will receive friends Friday, September 10, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Roy Southerland

Roy Southerland, 67, passed away on Sep. 2, 2021. The family will receive friends, Thursday Sep. 9, 2021 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. at Graceway (formerly Springhead Baptist). Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.. 3106 Wiggins Rd, Plant City, FL 33566.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.

Andrew ‘Drew’ Rutherford III

Andrew “Drew” Rutherford III, 72, of Riverview, Fla. passed away on Aug. 30, 2021. The family will receive friends September 11, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

John Spence Crosson Jr.

John Spence Crosson Jr., 74, of Thonotosassa, Fla. passed away on Aug. 29, 2021. A Memorial Service was held Sep. 4, 2021 at GracePoint Church, Plant City.

Online condolences may be left for the family at haught.care.

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