TALMADGE T. ETHEREDGE

ETHEREDGE, TALMADGE T., 85, of Leesburg, died April 12, 2010. He was born in and lived in Pansey, AL, until 1963 when he and his family moved to Leesburg and purchased Haines Creek Cottages. As a residential developer, he built Bonfire Mobile Village in Leesburg and Riverview Mobile Estates in Homosassa. A World War II Army veteran, he enjoyed saltwater and fresh water fishing and was an avid Florida Gators fan, attending games for over 45 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leesburg, and a former member of the Elks Club, Lake County Gator Club and the Quarterback Club of Leesburg. He is survived by Blanche, his devoted wife and partner of 66 years; four children,
Jenann "Nan" Sisemore (Don) of Bradenton, FL, Steve Etheredge (Karen) of Dothan, AL; Dr. R. Kim Etheredge (Michele) of Leesburg, FL, and Tammi Green (Robert) of Trinity, FL; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Scott (Kelly) Dressel, Kellie (Rob) Viera, Allyson (Allen) Dozier, Stephen Etheredge, Jr. (Katherine), Chip Dressel, Lauren (Will) Bigham, Wesley, Shannon, and Brian Etheredge, Sydney and Zachary Green; and seven great grandchildren, Katelyn and Trevor Viera, Walker and Evan Dressel, Preston Bigham, Mary McKinnon Dozier, and Stephen T. Etheredge, III. The visitation will be Thursday, April 15, from 6 to 8 PM, at Beyers Funeral Home, in Leesburg. Funeral services and burial will be on Saturday, April 17, at Liberty Baptist in Pansey, AL. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Christian Care Center Inc. c/o First Baptist Church, 115 North 13th St., Leesburg, FL, or the American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hyland Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements Entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL