Edwin Lee Dekle, 79, of Lakeland, died Feb. 11, 2014.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Ham’s Amateur Radio Club of Polk County, devoted Gators fan and husband of 49 years to his wife, Betty (Lassiter), who survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Debbie Ross (Kenny), Linda Turner (George) and Melodie Miller (Larry); four grandchildren, Stephanie Sutton (Clinton), Heather Luce (Sean), Christopher Curran (Rebecca) and April Ross; and three great-grandchildren, Madisyn Sutton, Jaxson Sutton and Brynn Curran.
A funeral service was held Feb. 13, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.