John David Hamel

Mr. John David Hamel, 90, of Lake City passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the Lake City Extended Care Center following a long illness. A native of Syracuse, New York, Mr. Hamel had lived in Coral Springs, FL for twenty-five years before moving to Lake City six years ago. Mr. Hamel was an avid golfer, liked to fish, and enjoyed watching baseball games and keeping statistics on many teams and players. Mr. Hamel was an Army Veteran of World War II, and was of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Hamel is survived by Nieces, Mary (Craig) Womer of Lake City, Ellen (Scott) Russell of Sunrise, FL, Ruth (Tom) Hitchcock of Colorado Springs, CO, Bridget (Joe) Polidore of Johnstown, NY; nephews, Frank (Denise) Linehan of Lake City, and John (Rosanne) Linehan of Glens Falls, NY; great-nephews, Brian Linehan and Craig Womer, Jr. both of Lake City also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Hamel will be conducted at 10:30 A.M.Thursday, September 11, 2003 at the Gateway Memorial Funeral Home with Mr. Ronnie Russ officiating. Interment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Lake City. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 768 West Duval Street, Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book at www.gatewayfuneralhome.com.