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Albert Bethune Obituary
Quincy - Funeral Services for Mr. Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr, 96, Quincy, FL will be 3 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heyn Memorial Chapel on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. Interment will be in Sunnyvale Cemetery, Quincy, FL on Wednesday. Calling hours will be from 5-6:30 PM, with a Wake Service from 6:30-7:30 PM today (Fri, Feb 23) at Heyn Memorial Chapel and from 1:30 PM until service time at Heyn Memorial Chapel on Saturday. Albert McLeod Bethune, Jr. answered "The Call" of the Almighty on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 9:50 PM at Capital Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee, FL. He was born the son of Albert McLeod Bethune, Sr. and Melba Mohl on November 14, 1921, in Miami, FL. Albert, Jr. at 6 weeks old was brought to Daytona Bch, FL to live with his grandmother Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and was subsequently adopted as her son. As years passed, he attended Bethune High school, he then attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and graduated in 1943 with a degree in Sociology. He enlisted into the US Army in 1943 and served in World War 2 as a Dispatcher Clerk in England, France, Belgium and Germany where he worked in the Motor Transport Division. He sent vehicles on trips as requested, maintained records of operating conditions of vehicles for Commanding Officers. He was Honorably Discharged in October 12, 1945. Further services rendered to mankind: worked as Circulation Librarian at Bethune Cookman College in the Harrison Rhodes Library and retired as the Archivist at the Carl Swisher Library in 1987 until retirement. His life was full of unselfish dedicated service to Bethune-Cookman University, the Daytona Bch area, and the world at large. He served as Faculty Coordinator/Sponsor of the Bethune-Cookman University Inspirational Gospel Choir for over 40 years, which he lovingly called his Angelic Choir. He was also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. One of his lifelong accomplishments was to pin a book chronicling his most interesting relationship with his beloved B-CU, his grandmother Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and the Daytona Bch area, which was published in 2016. The title of the book "Mother Dear: The Life of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, My Grandmother." He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Marian R. Bethune; eleven children: Donald Bethune (Sandra), Albert Bethune III (Sandra), Patricia Bethune-Pettus (Benjamin "Frank"), Samuel Bethune, Mary Bethune-Graves (Henry), Michael Bethune (Renita), Charles Bethune, Stearly Bethune, Christopher Bethune, Jacqueline Macon, Robin Williams; 13 grandchildren; adopted son: Ervin Ross (Diane); goddaughter: Tiffany Ross and a host of other family members and friends. RJ GAINOUS FUNERAL HOME, DAYTONA BCH, FL. 386-253-7686.
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JoAnn Canady Samuel
September 18, 2019
Pat
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
He was such a kind man. My prayers are with you and your family. Your family was so hospitable and accepting of me back in the day. I pray that God keeps you strong.
J. Gregory Griffin
April 15, 2019
So sorry to learned of Albert's transition so far after the fact. Thank God, I got the word today. Nevertheless, I too, say yes to the will of All Mighty God. Please accept this sincere acknowledgement of condolence.
I met Albert, in the fall of 1971, shortly after the formative years of the College's Gospel Choir; by grass root students: John Young and Betty Jo (Williams?) from South Florida. In the beginning, the Choir's Zeal & Zest to exist met with opposition.
Nevertheless, Albert demonstrated favor! Under his interest we persevered; thereby able to exist, formulate, sing gospel music, travel, be expose, pray, worship, secure robes, enjoy ourselves, etc. Surely, he honored commitment and tenacity; having I won his utmost respect upon graduation in the end! This shall always be an earned fact of life, I will forever remember and appreciate.
I am told there's a half that's never been told and unearned suffering is redemptive. So, I am declaring better days are actually assured continuously for all of us. Ache'
Harriett Charity
February 26, 2018
Mr.Bethune was a friend of mines and the Bethune family are Royalty because they carry themselves as such. I can only believe that they follow in the footsteps of a Great woman named MARY. Albert learned well and he always had a smile for you and always looked you in the eye for a return smile...Mission accomplished and well done to a faithful servant of God and son to BCC. His memory will always live.
Karon Hubbard
February 24, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evelyn Bethune
February 24, 2018
We have known you our entire lives and though you were so much older than us and many people thought that you are our dad, you were our Big Brother and we love you. Growing up in the house right next door to you and engaging you on the campus of the Bethune Cookman you always had a joke and a place for us. I am your first sister Dr. Evelyn Bethune and then of course there were the twins Robert and Hobson and even later came Sara. Yes there are 5 grandchildren of Dr Mary McLeod Bethune born of her only son Albert Bethune Sr. Once there were 5 now there are 3 we will miss you Big Brother but Hobson is waiting to welcome you in period
LaVetra Sanders
February 24, 2018
I feel fortunate to have known Mr. Bethune. I worked for him as a work study student in Archives. When he learned I was a Quincy native and he knew my family, he began to call me Cookie (my nickname) and he became my favorite work study boss. I loved him and I'm grateful for the memories I have of him. My sincerest condolences. LaVetra Sanders
Loreatha, LaToya and Monique Redding
February 23, 2018
May God give you and your family strength and continue to wrap his loving arms around you.
Love you Chis!
Dr. Robin & Daron Wood
February 23, 2018
Our condolences are extended to Mrs. Marian Bethune and son, Christopher for the loss of your loved one; may God hold you in his arms during this time of bereavement.
February 23, 2018
To Marian and Bethune family,
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Riverchase Health and Rehab. Care Center Family Council,
Quincy, Florida
February 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you chris. Love the goldwire family. Your other family. Robert & annie quincy, fl.
Tracy & Aleida Scott
February 23, 2018
Mary & Henry Graves, you and your family are in our prayers. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ELDER JOE COLSON, JR AND FAMILY
February 23, 2018
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Debbie Dionne
February 23, 2018
RIP to a great man. Keeping the legacy going in many ways. You will be missed
The Rutledge family
February 23, 2018
In sympathy and hope to the Bethune family Acts24 : 15
Marilyn Jackson
February 23, 2018
We definitely miss Albert he was so full of fun.
Idella Barnes, and Willie Barnes
Geraldine Kohn
February 23, 2018
Pat,
My prayers are with you and your family!
We love you!
Annie and robert Goldwire
February 23, 2018
May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tanya Williams
February 23, 2018
With deepest sympathy.
February 23, 2018
May the Lord bring peace and comfort at this time of loss.
Steve Scott Family
John Thomas
February 23, 2018
We will miss you Mr. Bethune. Your words of wisdom I will always remember.
Mildred C. Wells
February 22, 2018
My prayers are with the family of cousin Albert Bethune
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