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Calvin Debose Obituary
Age 63, of Hague, FL, Landscaper, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Shands Hospital @ University of Florida.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Debose will be held 11:00AM Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church (Gainesville, FL) with Rev. S. R. Seales officiating. Burial will follow at the Newnansville Cemetery (Alachua, FL). Mr. Debose will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Friday (2:00-8:00PM) - At the Church on Saturday 30 Minutes prior to the Services - And following the Eulogy. The Procession will form at the residence of his Sister & Brother-In- Law, 124 SE 39th Street, Gainesville, at 10:30AM.
Those who will dearly miss him are: Children - Patricia Debose of Melbourne, FL and Frankie Williams of Gainesville, FL; Sisters - Joanne Carter (& Amos), Belvaline Henderson, Bonnie Means of Gainesville, FL, Tammy Floyd (& Jimmie), Harriett Swan and Teresa Henderson of Palmetto, FL; Brothers - Robert Debose (& Romellar) and James Henderson (& Sharon) of Gainesville, FL; 4 Grands; A Mother Figure - Beatrice Cave of Hague, FL;
Arrangements are entrusted to DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8th St, Gainesville, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Debose
September 19, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Uncle Calvin there was always great times when you were around. Thanks for all the wisdom you shared with my family that kept us strong through the good and bad times. You will be deeply missed.
The Bartee Family
Joy Boykin & Loretta Garrison Environmental Services, Shands Hospital
September 19, 2008
Joanne, Our thoughts and deep felt sympathy are with you. Remember God is always there for you. 'Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted'
Environmental Services/Evening Shift Shands @ U.F.
September 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOHNNY & ETHEL BROWN
September 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Yoyng
September 19, 2008
Bev,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.God bless you all.
David, Wanda, & Ebonee Frazier
September 19, 2008
To Bonnie Means and Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. We love you Sis. Bonnie.
Rev. W. Bill Watson
September 18, 2008
With Deepest Sympathy..., and fond memories of our school days at Alachua County Training School in the 1950's.
Rev. W. Bill Watson (Willie Watson),
Classmate.
[email protected]
Robert,Johnny,Melvin,Carl Hill
September 18, 2008
FRANKIE ALL OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE DEBOSE FAMILY. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN PRAY
CHARLES & TINE HILL
September 18, 2008
FRANKIE WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LISA HILL,FERNANDEZ
September 18, 2008
FRANKIE I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE DEBOSE FAMILY.
Errol Reshard
September 18, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
New Beginnings Ministery
Kathy Penny
September 18, 2008
TO Bonnie:
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.
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