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Capt. William Thomas Valentine

1937 - 2011

Capt. William Thomas Valentine obituary, 1937-2011, Inverness, FL

BORN

1937

DIED

2011

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4890 South Suncoast Blvd

Homosassa, Florida

William Valentine Obituary

Capt. William Thomas Valentine, Florida Marine Patrol, ret., 73, died Monday, March 21, 2011, in Inverness, FL. Born Aug. 14, 1937, in Spring Hope, NC, son of the late Bruce and Thelma (Lamn) Valentine. Capt. Valentine retired after 32 years of service with the Florida Marine Patrol in Miami and Citrus County. While working in Miami he was also associated with Blue Lighting. He moved to this area 15 years ago from Miami and after retiring he volunteered to serve as police chief for the City of White Springs while their chief served in Iraq. He was a member of the Crystal River Church of God and coordinator for Citrus County sky warn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Susan Culpepper.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia F. Valentine of Crystal River; son Robert Thompson of Franklin, NC; daughters Mary Elaine Damers of Miami and Linda Louise Valentine of Newnan, GA; brother Robert Valentine of Nashville, NC; and 3 grandchildren, Christian, Courtney and Jacob. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Crystal River Church of God Good Samaritan, 2180 N.W. 12th Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428.
Wilder Funeral Home assisting the family with private services. Condolences may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle from Mar. 24 to Mar. 29, 2011.

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Mike Lamphear

March 25, 2011

We were blessed with a special friendship that will always be remembered in my heart with all our years of memories on-duty and off-duty with the Patrol. You were a good and honest cop, and a good and decent man who treated all people with respect and dignity. I rejoice for you with joy as you enter into Heaven, but I am also sad beyond words. Rest well, old friend. May God keep Pati close within His heart and comfort her with His love.

Mike Llewellyn

March 24, 2011

Bill you will be missed. You were a big influance in my life, and it was a pleasure working with you. Your leadership was greatly appreciated.

Jay Chesser

March 24, 2011

May you rest in peace Bill and your family find comfort in who you were and what you stood for. Calm seas for you my friend.

Staff of Wilder Funeral Home

March 23, 2011

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