Mary Lois Ray Burkett
September 6, 2017
Mrs. Mary Lois Ray Burkett, 82, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Burkett was a native of Bratt, FL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 75 years. She graduated from Century High School in 1953, where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God since 1953, where she was the Sunday School secretary for 62 years. She worked for the Century Elementary School for 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Carrie B. Burkett; daughter, Donna Jo Burkett Way; parents, Henry Greenberry Ray, Sr. and Lillie Belle Hanks Ray; sister, Florence Amelia Klienatland; and brother-in-law, Carl Klienatland; brother, Henry Greenberry Ray, Jr.; and father-in-law, Charles Dewey Burkett.
She is survived by her four sons, Roger (Katie) Burkett of Century, FL, Regi (Ann) Burkett of Century, FL, Todd Burkett of Century, FL and Trent (Marjorie) Burkett of Troy, AL; 12 grandchildren, Mark (Menda) Way, Donnese Way, Donyelle (Rashid) Hussain, Mikey Burkett, Maunica (Will) Williams, Jeremy (Monica) Grimes, Javis Grimes, Casey (Stephen) Roach, Ryan (Mariah) Burkett, Chad (Jacqueline) Burkett, Collin White and Brayden Burkett; 18 great-grandchildren, Parker Way, Preston Way, Slade Crews, Sloan Way, Amber Burkett, Madalyn Grimes, Morghan Grimes, Kindell Grimes, Benjamin Roach, Reagan Roach, Samuel Roach, Liz Kelley, Kensley Burkett, Jaxton Burkett, Aliyah Hussain, Samiul Hussain and Elijah Hussain; and mother-in-law, Hilda Stokes Burkett of Century, FL.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Shelton Kindig and Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Burial will follow at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 1 p.m. until service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God.
Pallbearers will be Mikey Burkett, Chad Burkett, Ryan Burkett, Brendan Burkett, Mark Way, Stephen Roach, Jeremy Grimes and Javis Grimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Slade Crews, John White, Willie Wilson, Arnold Burkett, Levon Little, Danny Johnson, William Odom and Rashid Hussian.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kathleen Lewis Brown
September 6, 2017
Kathleen Lewis Brown, 56, of Pensacola, FL passed away on September 3, 2017. Kathleen was born on July 31, 1961, in Pensacola to Ross and Doris Lewis. She graduated from Tate High School in 1979 and received her Associates Degree in
Accounting in 1981 from Pensacola Junior College.
She met the love of her life, Chuck (even though she didn’t know it at the time) in middle school and they dated once in their sophomore year of high school and again in their junior year. Finally, in her senior year, he convinced her to go out again and that time it stuck. They married in 1984 after they graduated college. Their love produced two beautiful children, Derek Charles (1988) and Danielle Althea (1990). In 33 years of marriage, they built their own home, weathered hurricanes, started a business, raised two teenagers, saw their home become an impromptu animal shelter, explored every nook and cranny of Perdido Bay, and became grandparents. All of this they did together.
Kathleen worked in banking for 10 years, but quit to become a stay-at- home mom for her two children. They have been grateful ever since. In the 90’s Kathleen saw her children through Molino Elementary and though she was not a teacher herself, she spent as much time there as her children. She taught Math Superstars and was a staple in every classroom throughout the 90s. Even now she is fondly remembered in Molino for the warmth she brought to the classroom and the candy bars that often came with her.
In the 2000’s, along with her husband, she helped start an engineering consulting firm called Premier Engineering Group. She was the Chief Financial Officer (a title she gave and earned herself which no one disputed). Though she wasn’t an engineer herself, she helped steer the company through its beginning years and the impending financial crisis. Premier came out ahead and is now one of the most successful engineering firms in Pensacola.
The 2010’s were a time of joy and fulfillment for Kathleen. She saw both her children graduate college with bachelor degrees, her son get married, and became a grandmother. Being a grandmother suited Kathleen just fine and she devoted her remaining years to properly spoiling Grace and Jude despite her son’s best efforts.
Kathleen will be deeply missed. She will be remembered fondly for the way she loved her family, her numerous cats and dogs, the color blue, warm weather, and the way she was a mother to so many of the next generation.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ross Lewis; her aunt and uncle, Lee and Nadine Warren; her father-in- law, Charley Brown; and brother-in- law, Joe Brown.
She is survived by her husband, her soulmate, and her best friend, Chuck; her mother, Doris Lewis; her brother, Randy (and wife Vicki) Lewis; her son, Derek (and wife Dani) Brown; her daughter, Danielle Brown; her nephew, Timothy (and wife, Brandi) Hadden; and grandchildren, Grace and Jude Brown.
Above all else, Kathleen cherished these roles as wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Active pallbearers will be made up of family and those who counted her as a second-mom, even if they weren’t related.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel North on September 7, 2017.
A memorial service will follow on September 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Internment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
George W. Phillips
September 3, 2017
George W. “Bill” Phillips was born in Springfield, MO on September 13, 1929, to Wade and Thelma Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Herbert, Wade, Jr., and Harry.
He leaves his loving wife of 42 years, Sandra of Pensacola; daughter, Nancy of Seattle, WA; and sons, Duane (Leah) of San Diego, CA and Gerald of Biloxi MS. He also leaves three grandchildren, Chloe, Gavin, and Riley whom he loved dearly; along with many nieces and nephews, including an Aspect Exchange student Svetlana originally from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan who now lives in London, UK.
In 1947, he joined the U.S. Navy and served 21 years in the data processing field. In September 1954, he was part of the first contingent of Navy programmers assigned to the newly formed National Security Agency where he worked as a Programmer/Methods Analyst in the Cryptology Branch. His most memorable and rewarding assignment was serving Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) September 1959 to March 1963. He was responsible for the setup and operation of the first Ground Data Reduction Center (GDRC) in Navy Air Reconnaissance. In addition to his duties in the GDRC, he was assigned as a flight crew member on WV-2Qs and earned his Aircrewman wings from VQ1. He retired from Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (COMNAVAIRPAC) as a Chief Data Processing Technician (DPC).
Upon his retirement from the Navy, he served the next 21 years as a Federal Civil Servant. He worked for Army Aviation Systems Command as a Computer Specialist. His primary assignment was Project Officer for installations, operations and programming an IBM 360 Systems aboard the USNS Corpus Christi Bay stationed at Vung Tau, Vietnam. He served two 3-month tours in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. From 1971 to 1980 he served as Director, Data Automation Division, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc, CA. For his service, he was awarded the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award. He retired from Federal Civil Service at NETPMSA, Saufley Field, Pensacola FL in February 1989.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Father Pat, Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola, Florida.
Many thanks to Sacred Heart Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit doctors and nurses for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Contributions can be mailed to: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 N. Randolph St. Ste 225, Arlington, VA 22203 or the charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Glenn Rufus “Vice Grip” Allen
August 30, 2017
Glenn Rufus “Vice Grip” Allen, 72, of Molino, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, with his wife, Mickey, by his side.
Glenn was born November 8, 1944, in Pine Barren, FL. Glenn and Mickey recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March.
Glenn was in the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War in honor of his country.
He is preceded in death by his son, James Curtis “Jimmy” Allen; parents, Rufus and Mattie Lou Allen and brother, Billy Eugene Allen.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Mickey Fillingim Allen and brothers, Shirley Ray, Douglas, Donald and David Allen.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Charlie Allen, Brian Allen, Bubba Gulsby, Dylan Gulsby, Donnell Thomas and Mark Daniel.
In honor of Glenn’s wishes, services will be held at Lathram Chapel Methodist Church, 2936 Jacks Branch Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533 Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to services.
Flynne Owen Mitchell
August 30, 2017
Flynne Owen Mitchell, age 71, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She was born to Gene and Monette Owen in Pensacola, FL on April 16, 1946.
She spent 52 years married to the love of her life, “Jack” Thomas J. Mitchell, Jr. being a wonderful wife and mother to their three sons, Dr. Thomas Chadrick (Ada) Mitchell of Panama City, FL, Christopher O. (Heather) Mitchell of Salem, AL and Jason G. (Mary) Mitchell of Hattiesburg, MS; five grandchildren, Caleb, Savannah, Nathan, Maegan and Isaac. Her family all enjoyed her wonderful cooking, especially her yeast rolls and sugar cookies.
Flynne spent 17 years working at Blanchard Elementary school with Special Education children.
She is survived by her husband, Jack, their children and grandchildren; her sisters, Pat (Sam) Lovelace of Atlanta, GA, Jackie (Ron) Moore and Debbie (Charlie) Reifschneider, all of Hot Springs, AR; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to count.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept 2, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Douglas Wayne Hand
August 30, 2017
Douglas Wayne Hand, age 70, died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home in Madison, FL
He was born in Anderson, In., and moved to Madison in 1960 from Jacksonville, FL. He was in the US Navy and worked as a boilermaker before his retirement.
He is survived by three sons: Josh Hand, of Jennings, FL; Austin Hand, of Wesley Chapel, FL; and James Bernard, of Lee, FL.; two daughters: Kimberly McCullough, of Walnut Hill, FL.; and Julie Hand, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren and six great-grandsons.
Douglas Ray Franklin
August 29, 2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard “Wilton” Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin; his daughters, Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his 11 grandchildren, Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr; stepfather, Frank Orr; brothers, Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin; many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan’s Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Edmon “Eddie” Isiah King, Jr.
August 28, 2017
Edmon “Eddie” Isiah King, Jr., of Cantonment, age 70, was called home August 26, 2017. He was born August 22, 1947, in Rayville, LA, to the late Edmon and Irene King. Eddie was proud of his work with Lee’s Window & Screen, where he was known for his hard work. He was an active volunteer in the 70s and 80s with Escambia Search and Rescue as well as the Hadji Shrine Temple during the annual paper drive. Eddie was a man that didn’t know when to quit.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Julia LaGrone. Eddie is survived by his cherished wife Brenda; children Alysse (Jimmy) Stein, Jered (Carie) King and Alex (Jessica) Green; Granddaughters Allyson, Hannah, Claire, Madilynn and Brenda; as well as a host of extended family and good friends.
Visitation will be Monday, August 28, 2017, from 6:00-8:00PM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The service will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 1:00PM at the funeral home. Pastors Ken Johnson and Fred Stallworth will officiate.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Patricia (Pat) Brown Smith
August 28, 2017
Pat was born in Pensacola, FL on May 4, 1940 to the late Henry Thomas Wright and Era Brown. She passed away on August 25, 2017. She is now rejoicing in heaven with loved ones and claiming the promise of Jesus she is healed.
Pat graduated from Tate High School, class of 1958, and enjoyed many class reunions. Many of these classmates were lifelong friends. She retired from the Escambia County School District Payroll Department after 25 years of service. While she was employed she enjoyed several treasured friendships and continued those friendships after her retirement.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Maxine Gillespie and her brother, Henry (Red) Brown.
She is survived by her three loving sons and their families, John Smith of Bella Vista, AR, Mike Smith (Susan) of Four Oaks, NC and Matthew Smith (Shannon) of Molino, FL; grandchildren, Caleb, Forrest, Lindsey, Anna, Allie, Adam, Lauren, Morgan, Courtney and Jeffery; great-grandchildren, Marc Jacob, Bailey, Kaysen and Anniston; a special niece, Debbie Terry and her husband Bill and several nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Wagner, Dr. Paula Pyle and Dr. Jay Erickson for the many years of care given to Pat. The family would also like to thank the staff of Regency Hospice for their care. A special thanks to our “angels” Kristen, Darlene, Lynn and Patty.
Visitation will take place Monday, August 28, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Christopher Michael Allen
August 28, 2017
Christopher Michael Allen, 25 of Atmore, AL. passed away August 22, 2017 in Perdido, AL. He was born November 6, 1991 to Michael and Rebecca Moxness Allen.
Christopher was a kind hearted, fun, and adrenalin loving big kid. Growing up Christopher enjoyed spending time with his dad, building, working on bikes and trucks, going on camping trips with his family and riding/racing four wheelers and dirt bikes. He also enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. He was the FUN uncle who never sat around with the other adults. He was always in the middle of the floor playing with Emma, Dylan, Canaan and Isaac. They loved to wrestle and play cars and blocks with Christopher at every family get together. He would help his mom and sisters with whatever they needed fixed. There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix and they definitely took advantage of his skills. He also enjoyed spending time working on things with his father, Mike (before his passing), Uncle Ron, and his grandfather who he referred to as Pop. He was really good at everything he tried. Christopher was very smart and is the only kid I’ve ever known to be able to build an entire rocket and launcher out of tinker toys at the age of 5.
Recently, Christopher decided to join the Navy and he scored very high on the ASVAB test, which he was VERY proud to share! He was ready to start a new life not knowing that his life would soon come to an abrupt end. Christopher was only 25 years old and had a bright future ahead of him. We are saddened by his passing but find comfort in the fact that he believed in God and he was prayed with just before his passing.
He is preceded in death by his father Michael “Mike” Allen.
He is survived by his Mother Rebecca Moxness Allen, Grand parents Frank and Frances Moxness, Harold Allen, Mary Ann Allen, sisters Chrystal Allen and Cynthia Allen (Josh) Davis, nieces and nephews Canaan, Isaac, Dylan, Emma, Noah, Special Uncle Ron (Charlene) Moxness and Special Aunt Ronda Moxness and many aunts, uncles, cousin, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11 AM from the Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Mothershed Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ron Moxness, Jr., Jonathan Hall, Matthew Hall, Josh Davis, Dylan Purvis and Steven Powell.
Visitation was held Saturday, August 26, 2017 from the 10 AM until service time at 11 AM from the Atmore First Assembly of God Church .