Richard "Dick" Montney

MONTNEY Richard "Dick" Montney, 81, passed away April 6, at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida from Parkinson's. Dick was born March 10, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur and Grace Montney. He graduated from Florida State University in 1951, where he was on the golf team and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He served in the Army occupational forces in Europe in WWII and again as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force in the Korean Conflict serving as a Supply officer in Okinawa. He married Jean Sagin of Tampa, Florida in 1953. Dick began his career with IBM in Tampa transferring to Orlando, Florida and was promoted to Branch Manager of the Office Products Division in Jacksonville in 1955. He was Branch Manager of the Year winning the President's Award for the Office Products Division in 1971, winning 12 Golden Circles and was a Senior Lifetime Member of IBM's 100% Club during the 35 years of service. He was a Charter Member of the board of trustees of Wolfson Children's Hospital serving as President and on the board for 20 years. Dick was appointed to serve as a governing member of the Jacksonville Port Authority from 1972-1980 serving as Vice Chairman. He was an active longtime member of the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville receiving the Good Government Award and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served on the Board of the YMCA, Past Director of the Sales and Marketing Executives of Jacksonville, Past Vice President and member of the executive board of the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Jacksonville University Council. He served on the Executive Board, Chairman of Exploring Committee and was Vice Chairman of the Operation Reach (drug program) of the Boy Scouts of America, he was on the Board of Directors and past Vice President for Junior Achievement. Golf was a lifelong passion, winning the City Golf Championship in 1966 and was the 5 time San Jose Country Club Champion. Dick used his loved for golf as a great asset to benefit many organizations in local fund raising. He was member at San Jose Country Club and Epping Forest Yacht Club. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Martha Jean Montney, his son, Richard H. Montney, Jr. (Tillie), and grandson Richard H. Montney, III of Winter Haven, FL; his daughter Martha Lynn Montney Wilkes (Wade), and grandson Bradley James Wilkes of Orlando, FL and grandson Brett Wilkes (Carla) of Buenos Aires; his daughter Elizabeth Anne Montney Butcher (Daryl) and granddaughter Macie Elizabeth Butcher of Jacksonville, FL; and his sister Eleanor Jesswein (Paul) of Sterling Heights, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave. with Pastor Bruce Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or The Rotary Foundation of South Jacksonville. OAKLAWN CEMETERY & FUNERAL HOME, 4801 San Jose Blvd. is serving the family. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com