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1932
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2012
Jerry Zebendon Obituary
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be Friday, January 27, 2012, at noon at First United Methodist Church of Inverness with Pastor Tony Rosenberger.
Jerry was born on October 14, 1932, in Plant City, FL, to the late Francis and Eldis (Porter) Zebendon.
He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Jerry was employed by Indiana Bell as a manager with more than 35 years of service, also in public relations in Columbus, Indiana.
He was a member of the Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions clubs in Indiana and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Inverness, serving as head usher for three years as well as in the United Methodist Men's Fellowship.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading and working Sudoku puzzles.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sally K. Zebendon; two sons, Randy (Cheryl) Zebendon, Shelton, CT, and Kerry (Patricia) Zebendon, Farmland, IN; his brother, Charles (Jane) Zebendon, Bloomington, IN; sister, Mary Frances Masters, Issaquah, Washington; and five grandchildren, Andrew, Alison and Scott Zebendon, Zac (Sara) Richman and Cari (Kevin) Lewis.
Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests memorial donations in Jerry's memory to First United Methodist Church, 3896 Pleasant Grove Road,
Inverness, FL 34452
in lieu of flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary & Barrett Rodgers
January 28, 2012
Sally and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you as you go though this most difficult times. Jerry was a wonderful friend and neighbor and he will be greatly missed by many. As Kerry said, Jerry truly was a "Gentle Soul" and we are proud to have know him. Heaven is now just a little brighter with Jerry there. God Bless you all!
Ed Fischer
January 26, 2012
Mrs. Zebendon, Kerry, Pat, Randy and Cheryl. I'm sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Mr. Zebendon and your family when we were growing up. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Grace Cardona
January 26, 2012
Sally and family,
Oh my gosh, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jerry brightened up a room just by walking in. He will be missed. I have felt it an honor to know you both and have you with me on my walk with our King. Now, Jerry is with our King and I am so grateful for have known you both. I love you, my Sister.
Jeanne & Ray Paquette
January 26, 2012
Jerry surely will be missed pool side this summer. Our prayers go out to Sally and family.
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