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Fitzhugh Read Obituary
READ, 83
LAKELAND - Fitzhugh Trezvant Read, 83, died Tues, May 1, 2007, of heart failure at his residence in Lakeland.
A native of Warrenton, NC, Mr. Read was a resident of Lakeland 45 yrs, moving from Bartow. He was a Presbyterian Minister, formerly with McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church of Bartow. He was a former member of the Polk County School Board. He was a graduate of Davidson College & Union Theological Seminary. He was a WW II Air Force veteran.
He was preceded in death by his son: Hugh Mcllwaine Read. He is survived by his wife Mayme E. Read; daughters: Georgie Gayle Read of Winter Haven & Sarah Hilah Mercer of Merritt Island; brothers Henry & wife Ruth Read of Raleigh, NC; Finley & wife, Frances Read of Manning S.C.; Mrs. Read's daughters: Sandra V. Logan of Charlotte, NC & Rheta E. Lanehart of Tampa; Mrs. Read's son: John Lanehart of San Francisco.
Family will receive friends Mon May 7, 9-10 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 10 at the funeral home. Condolences to:
www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
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Danny Stokes
November 4, 2007
Mr. Read, I just learned of your passing 11/3/07. Very sad to hear. I was 8 yrs. old when I met you in 1972 when my parents Luther & Lurlene Stokes we built our home at the same time you and Mayme built your home. We all lived on Jacque Lee Lane for over 30 yrs. Your were a very nice man. Today I am 43 and will always remember you as kind and very funny always telling jokes and just loving life. I hope I will see you again someday. You were a great man. Danny Stokes.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home
May 4, 2007
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