Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2015-07-04

Obituary:
BROWN, LEVON, 61
'SOUL'
Levon Brown, age 61, son of the late Rosa Lee Elliott & Roger Brown, a 1972 Graduate of Buchholz High School who later graduated from Santa Fe Community College and subsequently attended the University of Florida, suddenly submitted to the will of God following a lengthy illness on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at North Florida Regional Medical Center (Gainesville, FL).
Homegoing Services will be held 3:30PM Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Second Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church (Gainesville, FL) where Reverend Tony Hall is Pastor, with Min. Juliet Jones delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow at Rutledge Community Cemetery. Mr. Brown will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Friday (2:00-7:00PM) - At the Church on Saturday 30 Minutes prior to the Services - And with the Processional.
Those left to cherish his memory are: sisters - Claretha Johnson and Shelevya Stone of Gainesville, FL; brothers - Lorenzo Elliott of Hawthorne, FL (Lonnie Stone - deceased); aunts (with a special aunts - Mildred Brockington (& Dea. Abraham Brockington) and Min. Pearlie Mae Jones of Gainesville, FL); uncles; grand aunt - Adell Means of Gainesville, FL; nieces & nephews; cousins (with a special cousin - Georgia Mae Fisher of Gainesville, FL); & friends.
Arrangements Entrusted To: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8TH Street, Gainesville, FL.

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2021-09-02

Obituary:
Willie Brown, Jr.,67, affectionately known as "Tony", passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born to Willie Clifford Brown and Flora Knight on July 4, 1954 in Gainesville, FL. He was employed by Disney as a Horticulturalist, before retiring.

He was a member of East Newport Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife, Glenda Fisher Brown; his daughter, Alicia Brown of Orlando, FL and "his girls", Maria Smith of Jacksonville, FL, Toya Smith of Ocala, FL, and Tamara Smith Sanders (Jimmy) of Jacksonville, FL; brothers; Eddie Lee Young, George Young, Johnell Young, Earl Young and Frank Alexander, all of Gainesville, FL; sisters Elizabeth Tucker, Betty Brown and Frankie Alexander, all of Gainesville, FL; and four grandchildren.

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2020-09-05

Deceased Date: 2021-06-03

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2023-01-30

Obituary:
Hal Maury Ingman, Jr. passed away in January of 2022, at the age of 67. A private memorial service was held April 17, 2022, at the family farm.

Hal is predeceased by his dad; Hal Maury Ingman, Sr. He is survived by his mother Ann Ingman Phillips, son Hal M. Ingman lll, stepson Jeremy Hicks (Katie), sisters; Kathy I. Fletcher, (Tim) Marian I. Close, (Don) brother Robert B. Ingman (Desiree) and former wife Lynette D. Ingman. Nieces and nephews; Leslie Brennan, Kevin Fletcher, Robert Fletcher, Ryan Close, Katherine Close, Amanda James and Daryl Ann Ingman.

Hal was born in Miami Beach, Florida on December 8, 1954, to Hal Maury and Ann Brown Ingman. The family moved to Gainesville in 1958 where Hal had an idyllic childhood and was involved in many activities, especially sports! Whether it was Boys Club, Little League, City League, Church League, American Legion or Buchholz High---Hal was playing or coaching a sport. He was the most avid Gator football fan and in earlier years put on epic pre- and post-game tailgate cookouts. Hal earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest given in the Boy Scouts of America. He grew up attending the First United Methodist Church of Gainesville.

Hal graduated from Buchholz High School, attended Newberry College in South Carolina and finished his degree at the University of Florida in Marketing and Business.

His huge personality and laugh could light up a room. He loved his family...and did I mention Gator football?

His passion for helping youth started at a young age. As a college student, Hal gave a middle schooler who needed to escape a bad family situation a place to stay in his apartment. Hal found his true calling in youth ministry and teaching. He started his teaching career at Buchholz High, then Horizon Alternative School and lastly at A. Quinn Jones. His huge heart and selfless desire to help others made it impossible for him to turn away from a student in need, whether it be transportation, a home cooked meal, a safe refuge or financial assistance, Hal was going to do what he could to help. He retired from the Alachua County School system in 2019.

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2018-05-01

Birth Date: 1954-08-19

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2022-02-04

Obituary:
SAMMIE LEE JONES, JR. known to many as "DOOLEY" and/or "POPPA", the eldest Son of the union of the late Deacon Sammie Jones & Minister Pearlie Mae Davis-Jones, was born August 19, 1954 in the Rutledge Community of Gainesville, Florida. Dooley was preceded in death by his Baby Sister. L. Faith Crooms and a dear Cousin (reared as a Brother), Victor Jenkins.
Following a strong and hard-fought battle with cancer, our beloved Dooley was finally called home on February 4, 2022.

Dooley attended the Public Schools of Alachua County graduating from Buchholz High School in 1973. He furthered his education at Santa Fe College before joining the United States Navy being stationed in Pensacola, Florida. After serving with the Navy, he ended his career as a Postmaster for the United States Post Office in Trenton, Florida. After his retirement, he continued his service as the Vice President of the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS).

Dooley was baptized at an early age and, thus, devoted his life to Christ. He was an active Member of Second Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where he faithfully served as the President of the Male Choir and a Member of the Culinary Hospitality Committee. Although his career with NAPS and the Post Office led him to many cities across the country, Dooley lived his life with strong faith and with God as the guiding light of his life.

Endearing memories and life-long experiences will be left with his loving Son - Sammie "Trey" Jones, III (& Martina) and Daughter - Kellie Jones; Sisters & Brothers Kathy Gordon, Tony Jones (& Barbara), Wayne Jones (& Marilyn), Annie Rolle-Mayes (& Leo) and Gregory Jones (& Dozondria); Brother-In-Law - Darryl L. Crooms, Sr.; Cousin/As A Brother - James Brown (& Gloria); Aunts - Georgia Fisher, Charlene Davis and Jerlene Gainey; Uncle - Freddie Jones (& Karen); Great Aunt - Adell Means; God-Children Davida McClain (& Jason), D'Ani McCree (& Fred) and David Bines; Special Friend (& Trey and Kellie's God- Mother) Willie-Ann Bines; "Dooley" also leaves to cherish his memory a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends.

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2021-12-17

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2016-03-29

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2023-06-25

Obituary:
Alfred Lee Smith Age 68, Cook, 1973 Graduate of Buchholz High School, left this earthly scene on June 25, 2023.

Mr. Smith is immediately survived by Sisters — Gussie Mae Clayton (Lewis), Ella Mae Gardner, Desi S. Warren (Teryl) and Sandra S. Brown; Brothers — Leon Smith (Vivian), George Smith (Rose) and Alonzo Smith.

The Homegoing Celebration will be held 11:00AM Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Greater New Salem Missionary Baptist Church (Arredondo Community/Gainesville, FL) where Pastor Kyle Morris is Pastor, with Brother Rondy Grimes delivering Words of Comfort. The Burial will follow at the Patterson Community Cemetery. Mr. Smith will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Friday 4:00-7:00PM – At the Church on Saturday 30 Minutes prior to the Services – And with the Processional. The Procession will form at the residence of his Sister – Desi (& Teryl) Warren, 4532 SE 6th Avenue, Gainesville, FL at 9:45AM.

Birth Date: 1955-06-03

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2012-01-21

Obituary:
TERHUNE, Douglas R. "Doug" 56, of Wesley Chapel, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 after a brief illness at Florida Hospital-Fletcher. Doug was born June 23, 1955 in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY. As a young man, he was in the Air Force, and retired as an Air Traffic Controller in June 2011 after 35 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Verink-Terhune; his two daughters, Kathleen McBride (Matthew) and Amy Manning; two sons, Bryce Womeldurf (Nina), and Cody Verink; 3 grandchildren Alex, Tristen and Nicholas; his father Donn Terhune; mother, Janet R. Robinson; step-father, Evan Robinson; three brothers, John Terhune, David Terhune and Ted Terhune (Debra); four stepsisters, Kathleen Brugger (Paul), Susan Alpaugh (Bill), Beth Robinson, and Audrey McRae (Matthew); sister-in-law, Barbara Verink, several nieces and nephews and his loyal sheltie, Lacey. He was pre-deceased by his stepmother, Lena Terhune. Doug was an avid golfer and a huge Gator fan and could always make you laugh. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Diabetes Assoc. The family will receive friends at 2 pm and a celebration of Doug's life will take place Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 at 3 pm, Blount & Curry Funeral Homes Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618 813-968-2231. The family asks that you dress in Orange & Blue Gator colors to honor Doug. Final interment will be a private ceremony at a later date at The National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Birth Date: 1955-04-05

Graduation year: 1973

Deceased Date: 2009-01-23