HERMAN M. LEVY Jr.

LEVY JR., HERMAN M.

Herman Mittle Levy, Jr., 76, of Gainesville, FL died May 3rd at Woodlands Treatment Center. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, "Bubsey," as he was known to his family and friends grew up in Atlanta, Ga. and graduated from Marist Academy. He married Judith Moskowitz while attending Tulane University in New Orleans, where he received a B.A. and M.A. After earning his PhD at the University of Florida, Herman (and Judith) settled in Gainesville where he served as a professor in UF's English Department.

A born competitor, Herman played on Tulane's SEC championship Tennis Team and had a short club-pro career following college. On any given day one could find Herman playing tennis at NE Park in Gainesville or shooting pool at one of Gainesville's Pool Rooms.

Herman marched for Civil Rights, protested for Peace, demanded Women's Rights, and encouraged better health through vegetarianism. He spent two years of Study at the Michio Kushi Institute in Boston, Ma. where he was certified as a Macrobiotic Health Counselor. He also practiced Siddha Yoga and was a manager of the local meditation center.

Herman was preceded in death by his wife Judith and his two brothers, Raymond and Carey. He leaves three children, Thomas Levy, Rachel Dunn (Brian), and Jason Levy; three grandchildren, Maggie, Rebecca, and Julian; and family and friends.

A celebration of life memorial service for family and friends will be held Saturday, May 21, 2011, 12-2 pm, at The Palomino Pool Hall, 19 SE 2nd Place, Downtown Gainesville FL. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to 1100 NE 2nd St., Gainesville, FL 32601.