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DEVELLE, ALBERT L., III

Hawthorne - Albert L. Develle III (Bert) of Hawthorne died on Sat. Jan 26, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. Bert was born on July 18, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to Albert L. Develle II and Caroline Patricia Rice.

Graduate of Plant High School in Tampa, FL and the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Bert will be greatly missed by his wife Kathy of Hawthorne, sons Adam (Renee) Develle and Daniel (fiance Jamie Adams) Develle of Jupiter, FL; step-sons Drew (Anne) Shimkus also of Jupiter and Derek Shimkus of North Palm Beach, FL; Papa D to grandsons Ty and Brody Shimkus and Daddy D to Godchildren Philip and Lena Santoro of Middletown, Ct.; brothers Michael and David Develle and sister Holly Booker as well as many friends and relatives.

Founder and President of Capital Title Co. of West Palm Beach Inc. located in Palm Beach Gardens and Hawthorne for 30 years until his retirement in 2007. Past president of Palm Beach Gardens Kiwanas where he was awarded the George W. Hixon award for his commitment and dedication. Bert was also past president of the Lake Area Kiwanas in Keystone Heights. Member of the Melrose Business Association, a spiritual book club in Melrose and volunteer at the Melrose Public Library where he loved reading to the children and participating in art projects.

Bert was a voracious reader, his many interests included religion, history and politics. He loved the game of golf and Gator football.

Bert was buried Jan. 27, 2013 at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery in Gainesville according to the Baha'i faith.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of the Nature Coast for their compassion and understanding.

A celebration of Bert's life will be held on Jan. 30th 2013 at his home 125 Hour Glass Circle, Hawthorne, FL between the hours of 5pm-8pm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice of the Nature Coast 6721 Crill Ave, Palatka, Fl 32177 or the Melrose Public Library.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2013.
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11 years later... still think about you everyday. Wish you were here to see Charlotte.

Daniel

January 24, 2024

Bert was a true friend. He will never be forgotten.my prayers with the family.

Debbie cichorz

February 13, 2013

Oh Kathy...I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you, Bert and your family are in my prayers.

Mary Burns

February 1, 2013

Dan, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Sally Rodriguez

February 1, 2013

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Daniel Develle

February 1, 2013

Adam and Daniel, wish I could have been around as you both grew up. I am truly sorry for the loss of your father.

Michael Develle

January 31, 2013

Adam and Dan so sorry for your loss!! Gone but never forgotten!!!

Kris, Mike, Ryan and Taylor Fuller

January 31, 2013

Kathy and all the family - we are so sorry for your loss - Bert will be missed by many- love the Medels

Tami Medel

January 31, 2013

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