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george Charles Fuqua

1925 - 2013

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1925

DIED

2013

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Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel

114 West Noble Avenue

Bushnell, Florida

george Fuqua Obituary

George Charles Fuqua, 88, of Bushnell, Fla., died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Bushnell. He was born May 15, 1925 in Extension, La. He was a general contractor who built 35 homes in the Lake Panasoffkee area and helped to build the Miami Sea Aquarium. Mr. Fuqua served in the United States Navy during World War II. He loved to fish and spend time with his friends and family. He is survived by his sons, James Fuqua of Miami, and Jerry Fuqua of Miami; daughters, Pam Browning of Quitman, Miss., and Sue Matteson of Bradenton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Fuqua. Graveside services were at Tema Cemetery, Bushnell, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at 10 AM. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.

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Published by Sumter County Times from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2013.

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