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Gregg Altman Obituary

ALTMAN, GREGG LAMAR, 43
Douglas, GA - Mr. Gregg Lamar Altman, age 43, of Douglas passed away Saturday evening, May 7, 2011, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Mr. Altman, a native of Ocala, Florida, was a retired landscape artist. He had lived in the Douglas area for the past few years. Survivors include his mother, Donna (Bill) Brooks of Williston, Florida; his father, Jim (Bobbi) Altman of Ocala, Florida; two daughters: Kymber (Matt) Altman-Wilkinson and Amanda (Shane) Altman-Brown, all of Williston, Florida; one sister, Tracy (John) Davis of Douglas, GA; three brothers: Derek (Betty) Brooks of Douglas, GA and Will (Amanda) Brooks, of Orange Park, Florida, and Jimmy (Heather) Gilleon of Franklin, New Hampshire; grandchildren: Tatum, Justin, Rylyn, and Bailey; special niece, Stormy Davis of Douglas, GA; personal nurse, Tony Langford of Douglas, GA; special friends: the gang at the Huddle House; and several other nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 18 at Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, Florida. It is requested that donations be presented to Mrs. Tracy (John) Davis at 948 Green Willow Drive, Douglas, GA 31535. If you would like to sign the guestbook, please go online to www.ricketsonfuneralhome.net . Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from May 13 to May 14, 2011.

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Julie Johnson

July 4, 2011

You are so missed. We love you! Julie Johnson XOXO & Felicia Keys

Robbin Wood

May 18, 2011

To the family of Gregg Altman. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief. Tracy may time heal your loss.

Judy Bogan

May 14, 2011

Sorry to hear about Gregg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim and Bobbi, and family. Tim and Judy Bogan

May 13, 2011

Our prayers are with you Amanda and Kymber. Denny and Debbie Roberts

May 13, 2011

I knew Gregg years ago thru a mutual friend, I am so sorry for your loss, he was so young, my the Lord be with you all. Elaine

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