Vero Beach High School Alumni
Vero Beach, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Angel Freeman | 1989 |
| Ashley Maire | 2018 |
| Earl Ausby | 1980 |
| Elaine Perfetti | 1974 |
| Michael Gilfillan Michael Gilfillan | 1967 |
| Samantha Moore | 2013 |
| Taylor Maire | 2018 |
| Travis Holycross | 1989 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Dulce Pulido
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
I was in the military for four years, and i served in Iraq for a year.
Class of 2003
Army, 4 Years
I was in the military for four years, and i served in Iraq for a year.
Jeffery Alan Flannery
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Jeffery Alan Flannery
Age 67, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 15, 2018.
He is survived by his mother, Betty; sister, Karen and good friend, Mary Crane. He was predeceased by his father, Ed Flannery. Jeff attended VBHS and Western Kentucky University. Jeff served in the USAF as a Sergeant in Korea/Vietnam. He was employed by Central Windows. A service with military honors will be held 10 am, Saturday, April 7th at Memorial Island, Vero Beach. Donations may be made to the Veterans Council of IRC, https://veteranscouncilirc.networkforgood.com
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Jeffery Alan Flannery
Age 67, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 15, 2018.
He is survived by his mother, Betty; sister, Karen and good friend, Mary Crane. He was predeceased by his father, Ed Flannery. Jeff attended VBHS and Western Kentucky University. Jeff served in the USAF as a Sergeant in Korea/Vietnam. He was employed by Central Windows. A service with military honors will be held 10 am, Saturday, April 7th at Memorial Island, Vero Beach. Donations may be made to the Veterans Council of IRC, https://veteranscouncilirc.networkforgood.com
John Britton Whiddon
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114634655/john-britton-whiddon#source
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114634655/john-britton-whiddon#source
John David Devane
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143869920/john-david-devane John ‘David’ Devane
John “David” Devane passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was born in Vero Beach, Florida, February 21, 1950 to parents, Woodrow and Carolyn Devane.
David is survived by his son, Travis Devane; brother, Carl Devane; sisters, Shirley Devane Hartley and Odessa Devane Bird; aunts, Carleen Bell and Bert Bass; and adopted sister, Denise Cortez.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a Galveston Yellow Cab Driver for 20 years.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143869920/john-david-devane John ‘David’ Devane
John “David” Devane passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was born in Vero Beach, Florida, February 21, 1950 to parents, Woodrow and Carolyn Devane.
David is survived by his son, Travis Devane; brother, Carl Devane; sisters, Shirley Devane Hartley and Odessa Devane Bird; aunts, Carleen Bell and Bert Bass; and adopted sister, Denise Cortez.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a Galveston Yellow Cab Driver for 20 years.
John Kulczycki
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
1967/68 Diver in I Corp of Vietnam with Navy PBR Mobile Base One, Army, Marines & Navy at CauViet (next to the DMZ)
1972/1993 Navy Saturation Diver in their man in the sea program USS Ortolan ASR-22 1980/93 Diving Officer MDSU ll Det 506 Little Creek, VA
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
1967/68 Diver in I Corp of Vietnam with Navy PBR Mobile Base One, Army, Marines & Navy at CauViet (next to the DMZ)
1972/1993 Navy Saturation Diver in their man in the sea program USS Ortolan ASR-22 1980/93 Diving Officer MDSU ll Det 506 Little Creek, VA
Karl Hayes Whittington
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Karl Hayes Whittington
Class of 1968
Passed Jun 22, 2017
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Karl Hayes Whittington 20-Aug-50 22-Jun-17 Obituary for Karl Hayes Whittington
Karl Whittington, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. Karl graduated college with two degrees and shortly after joined the Air Force, where he served for 3 years, before being discharged with honors.
Karl was employed with the Dept. of Revenue for over 35 years as a computer analyst which he thoroughly enjoyed. His greatest accomplishments were his integrity and having a family.
He treated people with respect and was always offering a helping hand, he enjoyed building computers, loved to travel, and explore, especially when science and history were involved.
He is survived by his wife Denise Wood-Whittington, two sons; Dan Whittington (Karen) and Mike Whittington (Karlene) one stepdaughter, Kimberly Wood, and grandchildren; Kaiden, Mikayla, Halei, Cameron and Kadence, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 N. Monroe St. at 11:00am with a service to follow at 12:00pm. Burial will take place June 27, 2017, 1:00pm at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 3 Years
Karl Hayes Whittington
Class of 1968
Passed Jun 22, 2017
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Karl Hayes Whittington 20-Aug-50 22-Jun-17 Obituary for Karl Hayes Whittington
Karl Whittington, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. Karl graduated college with two degrees and shortly after joined the Air Force, where he served for 3 years, before being discharged with honors.
Karl was employed with the Dept. of Revenue for over 35 years as a computer analyst which he thoroughly enjoyed. His greatest accomplishments were his integrity and having a family.
He treated people with respect and was always offering a helping hand, he enjoyed building computers, loved to travel, and explore, especially when science and history were involved.
He is survived by his wife Denise Wood-Whittington, two sons; Dan Whittington (Karen) and Mike Whittington (Karlene) one stepdaughter, Kimberly Wood, and grandchildren; Kaiden, Mikayla, Halei, Cameron and Kadence, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 N. Monroe St. at 11:00am with a service to follow at 12:00pm. Burial will take place June 27, 2017, 1:00pm at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
Kenneth Eugene Hamilton
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Mr. Kenneth (Kenny) E. Hamilton, age 71 of Fellsmere, FL passed away on July 21, 2019 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, FL. He was a lifetime resident of Indian River County. Kenny graduated from Vero Beach High School (1965), soon after graduating he join the United States Navy, Kenny served 4 years (1966-1970) as a GMG2 on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823). Kenny then joined the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, where he served 30 years as a patrol deputy (1974-2004) before retiring as a Lieutenant.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Mr. Kenneth (Kenny) E. Hamilton, age 71 of Fellsmere, FL passed away on July 21, 2019 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, FL. He was a lifetime resident of Indian River County. Kenny graduated from Vero Beach High School (1965), soon after graduating he join the United States Navy, Kenny served 4 years (1966-1970) as a GMG2 on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823). Kenny then joined the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, where he served 30 years as a patrol deputy (1974-2004) before retiring as a Lieutenant.
Kenneth S Blanton
Class of 1968
Air Force, 23 Years
Kenneth S Blanton
Class of 1968
Passed Feb 24, 2019
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Kenneth S Blanton Jr, 69 of Vero Beach, Fl passed away on February 24, 2019. He was born to the late Kenneth Sr and Mary Frances Blanton on November 24, 1949 in Live Oak, Florida. Ken graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1968, and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly dedicated 23 years of his life serving in the armed forces. He happily returned to his home state of Florida after retirement in 1992.
Survivors include his children, Kenneth S. Blanton III of Vero Beach and Theresa Capron-Tackett of Brooklet, GA; 5 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; a brother, Ronald Bernard Blanton Sr. of Sebastian, FL and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A Funeral Service followed by Military Honors will begin at 5:00 PM. Interment will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery at a later date.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 23 Years
Kenneth S Blanton
Class of 1968
Passed Feb 24, 2019
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Kenneth S Blanton Jr, 69 of Vero Beach, Fl passed away on February 24, 2019. He was born to the late Kenneth Sr and Mary Frances Blanton on November 24, 1949 in Live Oak, Florida. Ken graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1968, and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly dedicated 23 years of his life serving in the armed forces. He happily returned to his home state of Florida after retirement in 1992.
Survivors include his children, Kenneth S. Blanton III of Vero Beach and Theresa Capron-Tackett of Brooklet, GA; 5 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; a brother, Ronald Bernard Blanton Sr. of Sebastian, FL and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A Funeral Service followed by Military Honors will begin at 5:00 PM. Interment will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery at a later date.
Mark Jackson
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
http://virtualwall.org/dj/JacksonMx02a.htm Mark Jackson
First Lieutenant
D TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Vero Beach, Florida
June 14, 1948 to October 28, 1969
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Mark Jackson
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Vero Beach, FL
Date of birth: 06/14/1948
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: First Lieutenant
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 263807836
MOS: 1981: Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander
Length Service: 02
Unit: D TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/13/1969
Incident Date: 10/28/1969
Casualty Date: 10/28/1969
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 21
Location: Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
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Data accessed: 3/23/2019
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
http://virtualwall.org/dj/JacksonMx02a.htm Mark Jackson
First Lieutenant
D TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Vero Beach, Florida
June 14, 1948 to October 28, 1969
MARK JACKSON is on the Wall at Panel
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Vero Beach, FL
Date of birth: 06/14/1948
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: First Lieutenant
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 263807836
MOS: 1981: Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander
Length Service: 02
Unit: D TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/13/1969
Incident Date: 10/28/1969
Casualty Date: 10/28/1969
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 21
Location: Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
URL: /VirtualWall.org/dj/JacksonMx02a.htm
Data accessed: 3/23/2019
Myron Alan Davis
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Mr. Myron Alan Davis, 65, of 140 Narrow Way, Dobson, passed away Sunday night, March 29, 2015, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Davis was born November 20, 1949, in Bath, ME, the son of the late George and Myrtle Louise Soule Davis. Myron was reared in Bath, ME, and Vero Beach, FL. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a disabled veteran, a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, and a member of Central Surry Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Robin Marie Horonzy Davis of the home; a son, Rory Davis of Raleigh; a stepdaughter, Hayley Lammon of Elkin; a stepson, Andrew Lammon of Dobson; a brother and two sisters-in-law, George "Skip" and Lynn Davis of Conway, SC, and Susie Davis of Florida; and two nephews, Adam Davis and Logan Davis. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Ellis Davis. A service of worship and celebration of Myron's life will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 3:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark A. Reece, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson is serving the Davis family.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Mr. Myron Alan Davis, 65, of 140 Narrow Way, Dobson, passed away Sunday night, March 29, 2015, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Davis was born November 20, 1949, in Bath, ME, the son of the late George and Myrtle Louise Soule Davis. Myron was reared in Bath, ME, and Vero Beach, FL. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a disabled veteran, a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, and a member of Central Surry Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Robin Marie Horonzy Davis of the home; a son, Rory Davis of Raleigh; a stepdaughter, Hayley Lammon of Elkin; a stepson, Andrew Lammon of Dobson; a brother and two sisters-in-law, George "Skip" and Lynn Davis of Conway, SC, and Susie Davis of Florida; and two nephews, Adam Davis and Logan Davis. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Ellis Davis. A service of worship and celebration of Myron's life will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 3:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark A. Reece, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson is serving the Davis family.
Neil Edwin White
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Neil Edwin White
Class of 1968
Passed Jan 03, 2017
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https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/neil-white-obituary?pid=183377411&fbclid=IwAR2akBr6Or_8w2qSieDIzBILHvl7cH38l22Iwv8gP57Edw2ycal15ux8ozo Neil Edwin White 19-Apr-50 3-Jan-17 Neil Edwin White, age 66, died at Melbourne, Florida on January 3, 2017.
Neil was born on April 19, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin and Ruby Jerone White.
Neil graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972 on the USS Sarsfield in Viet Nam.
Neil was married to Tami Whiting White on July 4, 2005.
Neil retired from Hogan and Sons in 2014 after a 38 year career as the Packing House Manager.
Survivors include his wife, Tami White; son, Kevin Neil White (Erin); step daughter, Lori Higdon (Trey); sister, Joan Baker (Rick); grandchildren, Austin Neil White, Jase Edwin White, Kaylynn and Lucas, Chandler Higdon and Avery Higdon; father -in-law and mother –in-law, Marvin and Gayle Whiting; brother -in -law, Dale Whiting (Jill) and many nieces and nephews. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Austin White and Ruby Jerone White and his brother, Randy White.
Neil was a member of the Vero Beach Elks Lodge, the Italian American Civic Association, the American Legion, Vero Beach Veterans, the Eagles and the Moose Lodge.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Neil Edwin White
Class of 1968
Passed Jan 03, 2017
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Neil was born on April 19, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin and Ruby Jerone White.
Neil graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972 on the USS Sarsfield in Viet Nam.
Neil was married to Tami Whiting White on July 4, 2005.
Neil retired from Hogan and Sons in 2014 after a 38 year career as the Packing House Manager.
Survivors include his wife, Tami White; son, Kevin Neil White (Erin); step daughter, Lori Higdon (Trey); sister, Joan Baker (Rick); grandchildren, Austin Neil White, Jase Edwin White, Kaylynn and Lucas, Chandler Higdon and Avery Higdon; father -in-law and mother –in-law, Marvin and Gayle Whiting; brother -in -law, Dale Whiting (Jill) and many nieces and nephews. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Austin White and Ruby Jerone White and his brother, Randy White.
Neil was a member of the Vero Beach Elks Lodge, the Italian American Civic Association, the American Legion, Vero Beach Veterans, the Eagles and the Moose Lodge.
Pam Hughes
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently a Instructor for Advance Individual Training for the Transportation Corp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently a Instructor for Advance Individual Training for the Transportation Corp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Roger L Dorcas
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 6th Special Forces at Fort Bragg and the 5th Special Forces in Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 6th Special Forces at Fort Bragg and the 5th Special Forces in Vietnam.
Roger Walker
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years at Naval Weapons Station Concord, Concord California.
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years at Naval Weapons Station Concord, Concord California.
Ronald C Romani
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1968
Passed Mar 28, 2018
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https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/herald/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-charles-romani&pid=188654203&fbclid=IwAR0_25GdmBWobOW16610I5O165qiygS-DmwP9GbHZQIWFTUThnTJfNSUYHI Romani, Ronald C., (68), born in Vero Beach, Florida, passed away March 28, 2018. He served in The United States Air Force until 1972. He moved to Miami in 1975 and maintained the humbling profession of funeral director for over 33 years. He was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church since 1975. He frequented the blood drives held, donating over 18 gallons. He could be found at the annual carnival selling 50/50 raffle tickets or in the dunk tank. He cherished his role as a faithful Usher at 11am mass. He was very active in the community as a volunteer; 20 years as the director of the G.O.A.L. program's Coffee House for the Handicapped; The Optimist Club's Annual Christmas Tree Lot, Bike Safety Awareness Day, and The Boys Club. He was always ready with a joke and a smile and his love of God and family outshined his love for himself. He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Sunita and brother Richard. He is survived by his children; Christina Romani (Bryan Piersol), Ronald W. (Mercedes) Romani; grandson Zachary; brother Robert (Diane) Romani; William (TK) Romani; and sister Rita (Jerry) Burns. A funeral mass will be held on April 7, 2018 at 1pm at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Monetary donations can be made at www.va.gov specifying Hospice CLC3.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1968
Passed Mar 28, 2018
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https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/herald/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-charles-romani&pid=188654203&fbclid=IwAR0_25GdmBWobOW16610I5O165qiygS-DmwP9GbHZQIWFTUThnTJfNSUYHI Romani, Ronald C., (68), born in Vero Beach, Florida, passed away March 28, 2018. He served in The United States Air Force until 1972. He moved to Miami in 1975 and maintained the humbling profession of funeral director for over 33 years. He was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church since 1975. He frequented the blood drives held, donating over 18 gallons. He could be found at the annual carnival selling 50/50 raffle tickets or in the dunk tank. He cherished his role as a faithful Usher at 11am mass. He was very active in the community as a volunteer; 20 years as the director of the G.O.A.L. program's Coffee House for the Handicapped; The Optimist Club's Annual Christmas Tree Lot, Bike Safety Awareness Day, and The Boys Club. He was always ready with a joke and a smile and his love of God and family outshined his love for himself. He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Sunita and brother Richard. He is survived by his children; Christina Romani (Bryan Piersol), Ronald W. (Mercedes) Romani; grandson Zachary; brother Robert (Diane) Romani; William (TK) Romani; and sister Rita (Jerry) Burns. A funeral mass will be held on April 7, 2018 at 1pm at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Monetary donations can be made at www.va.gov specifying Hospice CLC3.
Scott Allen Young
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Served mostly on submarines as a nuclear machinist mate.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Served mostly on submarines as a nuclear machinist mate.
Sharon Louise Smith (Gallo)
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1968
Passed Jul 24, 2006
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Ms. Gallo was a native of Vero Beach, being born on August 24,1950.
She served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.
She was a member of the First Church of God.
Survivors include: Mother, Anne Sanger of Columbus, GA; Father, Forrest R. Smith, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL; sons, Christopher Lohman of Alpharetta, GA and Jonathan Gallo of Vero Beach; daughter, Genevieve Gallo of Vero Beach; sisters, Debbie Megee of Vero Beach, Sandy Coker of Atlanta, GA and Cynthia Giamella of Orlando, FL; brothers, Scott and Forest R. Smith, III of Vero Beach and one grandson.
SERVICES: The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 28,2006 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29,2006 at the First Church of God, Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Class of 1968
Passed Jul 24, 2006
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Ms. Gallo was a native of Vero Beach, being born on August 24,1950.
She served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.
She was a member of the First Church of God.
Survivors include: Mother, Anne Sanger of Columbus, GA; Father, Forrest R. Smith, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL; sons, Christopher Lohman of Alpharetta, GA and Jonathan Gallo of Vero Beach; daughter, Genevieve Gallo of Vero Beach; sisters, Debbie Megee of Vero Beach, Sandy Coker of Atlanta, GA and Cynthia Giamella of Orlando, FL; brothers, Scott and Forest R. Smith, III of Vero Beach and one grandson.
SERVICES: The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 28,2006 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29,2006 at the First Church of God, Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
Stephen Edward Nichols
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Stephen Edward Nichols
Class of 1968
Passed Dec 28, 2015
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tephen was born on May 23, 1950 and passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015.
Stephen was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida at the time of passing.
He graduated from VBHS in 1968.
He was drafted at the age of 19 into the United States Army where he was stationed in Colorado. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Stephen-E.-Nichols-103145172
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Stephen Edward Nichols
Class of 1968
Passed Dec 28, 2015
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tephen was born on May 23, 1950 and passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015.
Stephen was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida at the time of passing.
He graduated from VBHS in 1968.
He was drafted at the age of 19 into the United States Army where he was stationed in Colorado. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Stephen-E.-Nichols-103145172
Steven Max Wiggins
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Stephan Max Wiggins
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Vero Beach, FL
Date of birth: 09/05/1947
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E5
Rank: Sergeant
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 53578886
MOS: 11D40: Armor Reconnaissance Specialist
Length Service: 01
Unit: B TRP, 3RD SQDN, 5TH CAVALRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/28/1967
Incident Date: 03/30/1968
Casualty Date: 03/30/1968
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 20
Location: Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Multiple fragmentation wounds
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Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Stephan Max Wiggins
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Vero Beach, FL
Date of birth: 09/05/1947
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E5
Rank: Sergeant
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 53578886
MOS: 11D40: Armor Reconnaissance Specialist
Length Service: 01
Unit: B TRP, 3RD SQDN, 5TH CAVALRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 07/28/1967
Incident Date: 03/30/1968
Casualty Date: 03/30/1968
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 20
Location: Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Multiple fragmentation wounds
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Thomas Wayne Meeks
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Obituary for Mr. Thomas Wayne Meeks
Thomas Wayne Meeks, 70, husband of Dixie Glover Meeks, of 120 N. Highway 11, West Union passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.
A native of Vero Beach, Florida, Mr. Meeks was the son of the late Thomas Elmo and Lillie Conniff Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a veteran of the Merchant Marines having served in Vietnam. He was a residential building contractor and attended MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Meeks was an ordained deacon of the Baptist faith, served on many mission trips, taught Royal Ambassadors for many years.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Meeks is survived by his sons: Robert Meeks (Wendy) of Oakway; Ryan Meeks USAF (Jessie) of Shalimar, FL; grandchildren: Reagan, Macey, Livi, Brock and Bentley; brother: Ronnie Meeks (Tammy) of Sebastian, FL; and sister: Linda Meeks of Utah.
Funeral services will be private.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020 at Bountyland Baptist Church.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Oconee Christian Academy, 150 His Way Circle, Seneca, SC 29672 or Collins Children’s Home, 110 Collins Home Drive, Seneca, Sc 29672.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Thomas Wayne Meeks please visit our Sympathy Store.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Obituary for Mr. Thomas Wayne Meeks
Thomas Wayne Meeks, 70, husband of Dixie Glover Meeks, of 120 N. Highway 11, West Union passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.
A native of Vero Beach, Florida, Mr. Meeks was the son of the late Thomas Elmo and Lillie Conniff Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a veteran of the Merchant Marines having served in Vietnam. He was a residential building contractor and attended MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Meeks was an ordained deacon of the Baptist faith, served on many mission trips, taught Royal Ambassadors for many years.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Meeks is survived by his sons: Robert Meeks (Wendy) of Oakway; Ryan Meeks USAF (Jessie) of Shalimar, FL; grandchildren: Reagan, Macey, Livi, Brock and Bentley; brother: Ronnie Meeks (Tammy) of Sebastian, FL; and sister: Linda Meeks of Utah.
Funeral services will be private.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020 at Bountyland Baptist Church.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Oconee Christian Academy, 150 His Way Circle, Seneca, SC 29672 or Collins Children’s Home, 110 Collins Home Drive, Seneca, Sc 29672.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Thomas Wayne Meeks please visit our Sympathy Store.
Travis Hall
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
AF Security Forces/Military Police/Combat Controller. Stationed @ Robins AFB most of my Enlistment. Service Dates: 25Apr00- 5Feb07
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
AF Security Forces/Military Police/Combat Controller. Stationed @ Robins AFB most of my Enlistment. Service Dates: 25Apr00- 5Feb07
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