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William BELIN Obituary
April 16, 2010. Patrick was born in Jackson-ville June 11, 1987, and moved to Valrico, Fla., in 1988 with his parents, Steve and Lynn, and older brother, Stephen. As a young boy, Patrick, who was modest and soft-spoken, enjoyed and participated in sports and many school activities. He especially took pleasure in music and spending time with his brother, Stephen, and his many friends. He most of all enjoyed spending time at home.
Patrick attended Brandon Academy in Brandon, Fla., through eighth grade and then graduated from Newsome High School in 2005. During high school, he met the love and joy of his life, Lauren Ashley Rhyce, whom he married June 12, 2009. Patrick was a December 2009 graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa, receiving his bachelor' s degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in public health. He had decided upon a career as a pharmacist and looked forward to joining his wife, Lauren, in Florida A&M University' s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the fall of 2010. While preparing for his pharmacy studies, Patrick worked in the pharmacy department of Publix Super Markets. In addition to his wife, Lauren Rhyce Belin, Patrick is survived by his father and mother, Stephen Andrew Belin and Lynn Knox Belin of Bartlesville, Okla.; his brother, Stephen Andrew Belin Jr.; his father and mother-in-law, Larry and Sharon Rhyce of Valrico; grandparents, Tom and Mary Knox of Port St. Joe, Fla.; grandparents-in-law, Luis Zayas of Valrico and Mary Jane Rhyce of Lady Lake; brothers-in-law, Ryan Rhyce of Atlanta, Ga., and Christopher Rhyce of Tallahassee, Fla.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Patrick was predeceased by his grand-parents, Jacob Chapman Belin and Myrle Fillingim Belin. Funeral services for Patrick will take place at
2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time Thursday, April 22, at First United Methodist Church, 1001 Constitution Drive, in Port St. Joe, Fla., and immediately following at Holly Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe. Pastor Mac Fulcher will officiate. The family will also receive friends 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Patrick may be made to the following scholarship fund
William Patrick Belin Scholarship FAMU Foundation Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutica, Attn: Dr. Henry Lewis, 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Southerland Family Funeral Home of Port St. Joe is in charge of all arrangements.
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Diane Summerlin
April 22, 2010
Dear Lauren & family: Pat was such a special guy--honest, funny, driven....mature beyond his years. I know as a teacher you are not supposed to have favorites but I'm proud to say that Pat was one of mine! I've never seen him happier than he was last June 12th---I was so excited for both of you! Life is too short, especially for Pat. I can certainly understand how people say they can't find the words to express how truly sorry they are for someone's passing---it just hurts. I keep telling myself that the Lord needed him more. Keep your faith; you are forever in my prayers! Lauren, please know if you need anything, I will do whatever I can to help you through this extremely difficult time. Diane Summerlin & family, Brandon, FL
Carrie white
April 21, 2010
To all of Patrick's beautiful family I am devastated by your loss. To my children and especially Sammy it is like losing a brother. We will forever miss him but will keep you all in our hearts and prayers. Lauren we love you and will always be here to take care of you. With all our thoughts, prayers and tears... The White family, Carrie, Scott, Sammy, Brady, and Ellie.
Bill and Julie Hellman
April 21, 2010
To the Belin and Rhyce Families,
Words can not begin to express the extreme sadness in our hearts. Our entire family has been so touched by Pat and Lauren. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this most difficult time. May you find strength in God's love.
The Siersemas
April 21, 2010
Steve, Lynn, Stephen, Lauren and the entire Belin family,
We were heart broken and in tears when we heard about Patrick. Although we did not know Patrick, we know he was a blessing to those who were lucky enough to know him. We wish there were words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but we know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. Our hearts ache for you. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Patti Lundeen
April 20, 2010
Steve and Lynn,
Blanketing you in thoughts and prayers from Oklahoma.
Ashley Davis Hymel
April 20, 2010
Stephen,( Lynne, Steve, and Lauren),
I recently heard of your brother's death. I know we have lost touch since our Brandon Academy days, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I cannot even begin to fathom your grief, but know that you have my love and heartfelt sympathies.
Sincerely, Ashley Davis Hymel (Baton Rouge, LA)
Mark and Cathy Gladbach
April 20, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Although we did not know Patrick personally, we can tell he was a special person through your loving tribute.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
April 20, 2010
Lynn, Steve, and Stephen-
So sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Mike Pete - Colorado
Doris & Elias Meneses
April 20, 2010
To the Rhyce and Belin families, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We danced at his wedding and this is so hard to believe. We have to think that now God has a special angel to watch over you.
April 20, 2010
We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. All of us at Brandon Academy loved Pat and will greatly miss him. He was a sweet boy and great kid. Please receive all of our thoughts and prayers.
Robert Rudolph
Brandon Academy
Pete Family
April 20, 2010
Lynn, Steve and Stephen, Please accept our deepest sympathies.
April 20, 2010
our prayers are with you at this time.leonar&shirley smith(mary jane's friend)
April 20, 2010
To all of Patrick's and Lauren's Family, Our hearts are broken for all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Marlene and Pete Daks
Kay Bales
April 20, 2010
To all the family--our prayers are with you and we are so sorry for your loss.
pam barr(rynard)
April 20, 2010
oh lynn and steve i am so very sorry to have received the news of your wonderful son. i know we haven't kept in touch, but still remember nic's good friend. they spent many years together. this is a shock and i wish the two of you and stephen and your family my simpathy. my heart is with you lynn love pam barr (rynard)
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