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Eugene Vincent Debs

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DEBS Eugene Vincent Debs, 74, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2006, after a 3-month courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Debs was the youngest child of Nicolas and Rosa Debs, immigrants from Lebanon. Mr. Debs attended Immaculate Conception School and was a lifelong active member of the Church where he also served as an usher. He attended the University of Florida and was a member of the freshman football team. Mr. Debs was proud to have served in the US Marines and as a volunteer of the Life Saving Corps at Jacksonville Beach. For the last 50 years, Mr. Debs and his brother, Nicholas, have owned and operated Debs Store, a family grocery store begun by their father in 1921. Mr. Debs was an avid NY Yankee and Notre Dame fan. Mr. Debs was devoted to his family and they to him. He leaves behind 3 sisters, Sylvia Debs Fowler (Johnny), Mae T. Debs, Nellie Debs; his brother, Nicholas A. Debs (Julia); and 12 nieces and nephews that were his "children," Johnny (Mary) Fowler, Lynn (Rick) Mullaney, Richard (Melody) Fowler, Robert (Susan) Fowler, Joe (Paulette) Debs, Ann Marie (Neil) Wein, Denise (Ed) Cox, Nancy (Rick) Buchanan, Diane (Todd) Ierna, David Debs, Patricia (Seth) Abbott and Tom Debs; and 17 great nieces and nephews all who were very dear to their Uncle Gene. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church, with Father Thanh Nguyen as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday (TODAY) , also at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida. Arrangements by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2006.

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Joanne Eller Bell

November 2, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of Eugene's death. I am grateful to have reconnected with him and his family at Hospice. I know he and Rod have reconnected in heaven. With sympathy, Joanne Eller Bell

Richard and Judith Caplano

October 29, 2006

Debs family,
It is hard to put feelings into words.We send our most sincere condolences to you in your sorrow. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, and pray that our Lord will heal your grief.
God Bless you all.

Darlene Singleton Porter & Family

October 27, 2006

To Nick and the entire Debs Family:
May the Lord God Almighty continuously bless, keep and protect each of you during your time of bereavement and thereafter. We all loved Gene, but, God loved him best.

Ray and Mary Estes

October 26, 2006

The Debs Family:

We know that death is only a mile
marker for those of us striving to
live our lives in a manner acceptable to God. Eugene Debs
will pass through the pearly gates
without pause.

God Bless you all.

Ray and Mary Estes

Betty Estes

October 26, 2006

The Debs:

When I called my dear friend, Mae,
Eugene often answered. It was always in a very cheerful voice as he said, "Hello Betty, how are you?"

SEMPER FI my friend.

Betty Estes

Doug and Sue Johnson

October 26, 2006

Joe and Paulette,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mildred LeRoy

October 25, 2006

With all of our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy, he will be greatly missed and always loved.
From the LeRoy Family from Eastside Jax.

Janice (Jackson) Watts

October 25, 2006

Nick and the entire Debs Family,
We will continue to pray for you all and keep you all in prayer. It's just like losing a family member too. We will miss him, his smile and his sense of humor. Just remember that GOD is too wise to make a mistake and too just to do wrong.

We Love you All,

The(Florida Ave. Jackson Family)

Janice, Joyce, Marian Bertha, Sara, Albert and all of our Childrens & Grands.

DOROTHY ROUSE

October 24, 2006

dEBS AND FAMILY WISHING YOR COMFORT TODAY, HOPE FOR TOMORROW WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY. DOT ROUSE AND ROOSEVELT WE WILL MISS HIM.

Kim McLaren

October 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Theresa Currell

October 24, 2006

Uncle Nick:
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Gene's death...I remember that we always called him "uncle" and I remember him always smiling...Don and I will remember him and your family in our prayers.
Theresa (Lankford) Currell

Melanie

October 24, 2006

Dear Debs Family,
I have had the pleasure of knowing Eugene, Nellie and Mae because they are my mothers neighbors. Some of the sweetest people you could know. Eugene was an awesome man. Just seeing him without ever speaking a word, you could tell he was a very caring and loving person. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know him and the family. May God watch over you--the Debs family--and keep you in the palms of his hands to help during this difficult time. God Bless.
Melanie & Heather (pearls daughter and granddaughter)

RONNIE KALEEL

October 24, 2006

to the debs family
i,m so srry to here of your loss. we lost dad in 2003 and it is hard, you neaver for get all the family times we had. the stores all on the same coners. the kaleels on one , the joesphs on one and the debs as well on the same . i remember when my dad would bring us there to see you all as well with auut rosa. my prayers to all of you and in the days to follow. may god bless you all .

THE SONS OF JOESPH KALEEL SR
JOESPH , LOUIS, RONNIE ,TONEY

Patricia Foster

October 24, 2006

Mr. & Mrs. Debs,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Sincerely,
Patricia (Wrigley) and Richard Foster

Max, Wendy & Maddox Starks

October 24, 2006

To The Debs Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss.

The Starks Family

October 24, 2006

To Debs Family:
Please accept our heart felt condolences and know that you are always in our prayers.
Love to you all,
Kathy and Rich Daniels

Ginny Prior (Williams)

October 24, 2006

Nick, Julia & Family,
I always feel like we are also family since we grew up together. I haven't been in touch, but you all are always in my heart, thoughts & prayers. I know how close you are as a family from all of the many get togethers you had every Sunday and all the special occasions. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
David & Ginny (Williams) Prior

Rev. Victoria Poole- Smith

October 23, 2006

The Debs Family,
We the family of Leola Poole send our deepest sympathy to your family. Gene was always nice and very friendly to us. We will miss him. We thank you for all of your services given to our family, the hiring of family members as we grew up in the neighborhood. My God continue to bless yor family through out eternity.

Mary Jameson

October 22, 2006

To the family:
May the thought of others caring and the sympathy they feel be a source of consolation that is very deep and real.
To Nick:
The whole community of the Eastside share in your sorrow. The gracious and benevolent service you and Gene have offered to the neighborhood of Campbell's Addition is most appreciated. I will personally miss Gene's warm smile.
Mary Mungen Jameson, the book lady

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