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Sean Reynolds McLeod

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South Sumter High School University of Central Florida

Sean McLeod Obituary

MCLEOD, SEAN REYNOLDS, 23, was born October 5, 1988 in Orlando, FL. He died Sunday, November 13, 2011 in a tragic plane crash in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge along with his beloved cousin Ryan Ruano, 34. Sean lived most of his life in Bushnell, FL where he was a graduate of South Sumter High School. He attended Santa Fe Community College, earning AA and AS degrees. He transferred to University of Central Florida where he had one semester remaining before graduation with a degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. He was the recipient of a Bright Futures Scholarship for academic achievement and was on the Dean's List each semester of his college career. Sean had a passion for aviation and began his flying career in high school at age 17. He was working toward his goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Sean lived life to the fullest and always had a smile and a sunny attitude that were cherished by everyone who knew him. Sean is survived by his loving parents, Susan Reynolds McLeod and James Patrick
McLeod of Bushnell; brother James P. McLeod, Jr.; girlfriend Bridget Noell; grandmothers Dorothy Kline Reynolds and Lucy McLeod Igou; aunts and uncles Donald E.
Reynolds, Robert A. Reynolds (Mary), John G. Reynolds (Kristin), James M. Reynolds (Tamara),
Lucia F. McLeod, Lamar McLeod Spalding (David), L. B. McLeod III, John C. McLeod (Kim), Scott McLeod; cousins Matthew
Reynolds; Lauren and Sara
Reynolds; Turner, Taylor, Trey,
Jesse and LeeAnna Reynolds; Kyle and Charly Reynolds; Quinn Dixon (Chris), Grant Conness (Jessica); Patrick Conness (Shannon), Chris and Will McLeod. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Chief Eugene Reynolds and L. B.
McLeod, Jr., and his cousin James (Jake) Reynolds of Orlando. A special private family graveside service for Sean will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, FL 32806. A memorial Celebration of Life honoring Sean McLeod and Ryan Ruano for friends and family will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2 PM at the Ruano Ranch, 3031 County Road 673, Bushnell, FL 33513. In lieu of flowers,
please send a donation to your
favorite charity. Online
condolences may be left at
ww.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 18, 2011.

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Tiffanie Cheng

December 29, 2019

It has been years since I heard that Sean had passed. We went to middle and high school together. He was so full of joy, friendly to everyone, very popular but not conceited. He will never be forgotten.

DICK BRADY

February 21, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Cathy Alexander-Marques

January 4, 2012

Jim and Susie,

This is Cathy Alexander. Rick told me about the tragic accident and loss of your son and his cousin. My heart goes out to you and your family for your pain and sadness. I can't begin to know how you feel but I imagine a part of you died too. There is nothing I could write to ease your pain, so just know there is someone else from long ago that is thinking of you both.
I am holding you close in my heart and praying that time will speed your healing and offer much needed comfort and peace.
With every loving thought,
Cathy

Susan Singletary Harrison

December 21, 2011

Susie and Jim,

I was talking with my sister this morning - she just learned of your tragic loss through Debbie Robertson Smith. Susie, it has been a long time since we were in school together, but I wanted to let you know our hearts go out to your family and we are so sad for the loss of your son, Sean. I know there are no magic words to take away your pain, but we will pray for your family.

Take care,

I love you all so much and I'm praying that God will bring you peace.

Gayle Valdez

November 30, 2011

David Pasik

November 24, 2011

Hi Jim and Susie,

So sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son. It's been a thousand years since I've seen you both...I came across these words at a friend's memorial service, and I hope they bring you some small measure of peace....God Bless ya. dp

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near, just around the corner….
All is well.

Jon Shell

November 19, 2011

I've known Sean for a relatively short time but thought very highly of him. We were neighbors and I had the privilege to wakeskate and workout with him regularly. I was very moved by the service today in Bushnell. It was amazing to hear about the impact that Sean had on so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Here is a video I took on my phone of the flyby that followed today's service: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa3_L88xpUw

Ruth Lane

November 19, 2011

Dear Susie, Jim, James & Family, We are sending you our prayers and thoughts. We were so sad to hear about Sean. Your beautiful son will be dearly missed. All our love, Cousins Ruth Mike & Kevin

November 18, 2011

So very sorry for the loss of your Sean. May God hold you all in his palm and carry you through the days and weeks to come. J. Sorrell

Shannon & Chris Berry

November 18, 2011

Jim, Susie, and family, our hearts are just breaking for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

James Meyer

November 18, 2011

My heart broke for you Susie when I heard the news @Calvery. Please know that you are loved so much by so many and thay you and your loved ones are in our hearts. With all our love from Calvary Towers & Seniors First

Joanne Panzetta

November 18, 2011

Susan, Jim, & James
We never knew your son or brother but, my heart goes out to you all.
Susan, you taught my son (Johnny) in the second grade .
Our family is so saddened by this loss, and our prayers are with you.
Love & Prayers,
Panzetta Family

Frank Heidrich

November 18, 2011

Sean would be a relative of some of the McLeods from Orlando that I've known since I was a teenager. How very young and sad to lose someone so early in life. My thoughts are with you and for him. God will bless him and comfort him now. Sorry for your loss.

martha laine

November 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beth Irving

November 18, 2011

My prayers, thoughts, and love are with you all. Susie, Jim, and James, we hope you are holding on and keeping all your wonderful memories of Sean alive. May these memories substain you through the days ahead. No words can express our sadness for you.

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