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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Thursday Obits
COX, Frederick W, Jr., 80, a resident of Hendersonville, NC for 11 years, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. Fred and his wife Paula were born in NJ and after they married in 1959, they relocated to Ft. Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, FL where daughters Margaret and Joann were born. A "shell back" Fred served for 6 years as a submariner with the US Navy 6th Fleet, beginning in 1953. He was able to travel around the world and thus begin his love of the water. An avid big game fisherman and a diver, the Bahamas, Panama, Venezuela, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and especially the Great Barrier Reef were his Favorites. He also had a love of cars and in 1973 opened Auto Acrylics, Inc., in Oakland Park, FL, restoring numerous exotic automobiles. A 1973 Ford Mach I Mustang was one of several of his personal restorations for his family. Since the NC move and several more restorations, he turned to gardening and woodworking. Natural edge bowls and kitchen items were his favorites His wife Paula of 58 years lives at the Cox home. Daughters Margaret Robertson and Joann Doyle (husband James) also live in Hendersonville. Fred's brother Arthur Cox (wife Patricia) lives in Jupiter Fl. All are deeply saddened by this loss of a loving husband, father and brother, as are many friends. They know he is in the hands of a loving God and know HE will be protected, just as Fred protected his family. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home at 4pm on Friday, June 16, 2017 with military honors. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Burial at sea off the coast of FL will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles George Veterans Attn. Volunteer Services, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Published in Sun-Sentinel on June 15, 2017
GENERAL, John Casper, 89, of Bayville, NJ, passed away at home on June 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shamokin, PA. He lived in Toms River, NJ, for forty years until moving to Bayville 13 years ago. John was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of 22 years, attaining the designation of submariner and serving during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. After John's honorable military service, he worked until his retirement in civil service at the Lakehurst Naval Airbase in Lakehurst, NJ. John was a VFW member at large, a Fleet Reserve Association member at large, George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 Toms River member, Am Vets Post 2 Jackson member, and belonged to the First United Methodist Church in Toms River for 51 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Marjorie General; his two sons: John General and his wife Margaret Jean; Dean General and his wife Patricia; his daughter Kim General; and his six grandchildren: John, Mark, Neil, Joshua, Rachel, Matthew and his wife Brandi, whom he dearly loved. Visitation will be Friday, June 16, from 9 until 10:30AM at the First United Methodist Church, 129 Chestnut Street in Toms River. A Memorial Service will follow at 11AM after a brief family viewing. Internment will follow immediately thereafter at Ocean County Memorial Park, 1722 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name, may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Toms River, 129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 or VNA Health Group Hospice, 23 Main Street, Suite D-1, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Anderson & Campbell, Toms River, NJ, is in charge of arrangements. Published in Asbury Park Press on June 15, 2017
MOZEAK, Abraham, 83, of New London, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born in Marion, S.C. to the late George Henry and Rose Mae (Davis) Mozeak. Abraham was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired after 20 years of service as a Master Chief, E-9. He was the Chief of the Boat, USS James K. Polk (SSBN-645) (Blue). He also retired from North East Nuclear Energy. Abraham was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in New London, a life-time member of the NAACP, the Submarine Vets, and the Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by 1 Nephew; Glen McZeek of N.C.; and four Nieces, Beverly Diane McBride, Nina Sonya McBride, both of N.Y., Debra Yvonne Cobb of Fla., and Dawn Baily of N.C. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1 Garvin Street, New London. Calling hours will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London with Military Honors. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester Gee Funeral Home of New London. www.lestergeefh.com Published in The Day on June 15, 2017
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