Alachua County Today

Vergie “Lessie” Godwin

Vergie “Lessie” Godwin, age 82, passed peacefully Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born July 4, 1930. Lessie worked for Jo-Ann Fabrics and loved to sew blankets for her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, James Roberts, and is survived by her sons Leroy Roberts, Fred Roberts and Daniel Roberts; her daughters Tina Brewer, Brenda Green, and Donna Wilson; her 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 14105 NE 90^th Avenue (CR 337) High Springs, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 311 NE 9^th Street Chiefland, FL 32626. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Lewis B. Munn

Lewis B. Munn (BO) retired Chief Petty Officer passed away on November 13, 2012 of an extended illness.

He served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years. His career began in 1957 and ended in 1980. His tours of military duty spanned the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and he traveled through the Caribbean and the Straits of Gibraltar. His duty carried him to the waters of Vietnam where he received the Vietnam service medal with the Bronze Star, Combat Action Ribbon and Vietnam Campaign medal/with device. Chief Munn also received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Navy Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. He was given many other awards and commendations from his military commands. He also was awarded six consecutive good conduct awards. And through his employment at the VA Medical Center, he received numerous awards and citations.

Chief Munn served aboard the USS FD Roosevelt CVA-42, USS Dahlgren DLG-12, USS Proteus AS-19, USS William C Lawe-DD 763, and the USS Manley DD 940. He served shore duty at the U.S. Naval Station Trinidad BWI and the Naval Station Washington, DC where he was chosen to be on the funeral procession route for the funeral of the late President John F Kennedy. He also served shore duty in Panama City, Fla., and he served his last command at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station.

After retirement, he was employed at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., for 19 years. He enjoyed fishing, flowers, and gardening and the visits he had with his grandchildren. His greatest love was to God and to his church. He was a dedicated member of Hague Baptist Church and served in several capacities until he became too ill to attend.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne, and a son, Jimmy. He is survived by his loving wife Betty King Munn of Hague to whom he was married for 53 years; Pati Munn Walsh (Brian) of Thornton, Colo., Andy Munn (Katherine) of Gainesville, and Matthew Munn (Katie) of Broomfield, Colo., and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Munn (Jimmy) of Gainesville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Rachel Munn, Beatrice and Daisy Walsh, Jaelah and Preston Munn, and one great grandson, Kenny Ray Pope of Gainesville. He is also survived by a sister, Lessie Rimes (John) of Worthington, Springs. Fla.; brother, Dr. Rufus H. Munn of Fairfield, Fla., and Robert Munn of Hawthorne, Fla. He leaves an extended family of relatives, many nieces, nephews, and cousins and a host of friends far and near.

A Celebration of His Life service will be held on November 24, 2012 at Hague Baptist Church starting at 10 a.m. with Pastor S.J. Brown officiating and with military honors. Direct cremation will be handled by Moring Funeral / Cremation of Melrose, Fla. Chief Munn's ashes will be scattered at sea as his final request.

Robert “Bobby” Edwin Hunter

Robert “Bobby” Edwin Hunter, 74, of High Springs, Fla., passed away November 23, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired meat cutter.

Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Peggy Ann Hunter, daughter, Robin Elmore, and son, Mike Hunter.

He is survived by son, Allen C. Hunter (Kim) of Ft. White; two brothers, Billy Hunter (Christine) and Larry Bland, both of Alachua; three sisters, Betty McIntosh of Ft. White, Earlene Disalvo (Michael) of Gainesville, and Jeannie Dougherty (Paul) of Hawthorne; two grandsons, Andrew C. Hunter of Pensacola and Dustin Elmore of Windsor.

Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 N Main Street, High Springs.

C. Elizabeth Davis

C. Elizabeth Davis, 83, of High Springs passed in her home on Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born in High Springs to the late Watt and Ellen Wimberly.  She was the mother of six children.  Her oldest son, Lenard Davis preceded her in death. Ms. Davis was a long time member of Allen Chapel AME Church of High Springs, and a retired Food Service Manager, School Board of Alachua County.

She is survived by children; Gloria James, High Springs; Brenda Clemons, Gainesville; Wilhelmenia Long, Wesley Chapel, Fla; Theodore S. Davis, High Springs and Ronald K. Davis, Alachua; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren who will miss her presence.

Viewing will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 6 – 8p.m. at Allen Chapel A.M.E., 10 SE MLK Blvd., High Springs.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Female Protective Society 12610 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville.  Internment at Pine Hill Cemetery in High Springs and repast at Allen Chapel AME Church Fellowship Hall.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home, High Springs.