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HARRY RAYFORD, 90
Salt Springs - Harry Rayford Holtzclaw, Jr. age 90, of Salt Springs, passed away April 27, 2014 at Sylvia's Hospice House.
He was born in Riceville, TN on July 2, 1923 to the late Harry and Rosalie (Millard) Holtzclaw, Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister Marian Fariss and a brother Bill Holtzclaw. Harry was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS Stanley DD478 during World War II. He was in the Destroyer Squad 23 in the South Pacific and his ship was damaged by a Kamikaze attack while they were in Okinawa.
His family fondly remembers his love of gardening, fishing and boating. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 63 years Jeane; a daughter Ann Dietrich of Salt Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Holtzclaw of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters Jean Holtzclaw of Jamestown, NC and Jane Garman of Greensboro, NC; a granddaughter Katie Pederson of Paynesville, MN; and a great grandson Ryder Pederson also of Paynesville, MN.
A visitation has been scheduled for Wednesday April 30, 2014 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at St. George Anglican Cathedral on Thursday May 1, 2014 at 10:00am with burial to follow in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Marion County.
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Sandra Kelley Bishop
May 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.Thinking of you Mrs. Jean, Tom and Ann and families.
Katie Pederson
May 2, 2014
I wish I could have been at my Grandpa Harry's funeral not only to celebrate his life and the great man that he was, but also to be there with my Dad, Mimi, and Ann. Some of my memories of my grandpa were his funny jokes, his stories (some true and some not-so-true, haha), and his hard work ethic. He always had the gift of making people laugh. I am so grateful that he was able to meet his great-grandson, my son, Ryder. Mimi, Dad, and Ann, I love you!
~Katie
Bea Cowart
April 30, 2014
Mr. Harry & Ms. Jean were more like 2nd parents to us & extra grandparents to our daughters. We could not have asked for better & more caring neighbors for over 20 years. There wasn't a day that went by that he did not share a story or offer a cold beer. He loved his gardening, mowing the yard & a good fish fry with a bonfire out back. We will cherish all of our special memories & he will always be in our hearts. Big hugs to Jean, Ann, Tom & family. Love you! Bea, Steve, Jessica & Amanda.
April 29, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss and you have our deepest sympathy and love. We wish so much that we could be with you at this difficult time, but please remember you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many good memories of the times we've shared with Uncle Harry, especially when we'd all come for a visit at the Johnson family home . Many fun times and great home cooking and on at least one occassion, Fritz's encounter with the skunk. We love you all. We will miss you Uncle Harry!
Love,
Robyn and Lee Ann
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