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Jackson C. Kickliter

Jackson C. Kickliter
Jackson C. Kickliter, 84, went to be with the Lord September, 20, 2017. Jack was a native of Florida, born in Ruskin and a life-long resident. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force.

Jack worked for Del Webb Corporation developing Sun City Center, Franderson Corporation developing Apollo Beach, Southeastern Batteries and his own business J&K Auto Electric.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gwen; sons Joey (Marsha), Mike (Felicia), Kevin (Rachel); seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; special daughter-in-law, Madge; sisters Elizabeth, Bertie and Mary Lou.
<h3>Florence Evelyn Blevins</h3>
Florence Evelyn Blevins passed away on Monday, September 25, in Sun City Center, Florida.

The former Flo Link was born on May 10,1920 in Halltown, W.Va., to John Allen Link and Lula Claggett Moore. Florence graduated with honors from Shepherdstown High School and attended Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va.  After a brief time of teaching, Florence married John (Jack) Lally and moved to Youngstown, Ohio.  Florence was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman, Ohio where she was very active in serving as a deacon, trustee, President of the Women’s Association and numerous other committees.  She was also active in the Republican Women’s Club where she served as President, and was a chairman of the Mahoning County Mother’s March of Dimes and as an outreach volunteer for widowed persons in the Youngstown area.

After her husband’s death in 1985, Mrs. Lally married Ivan Blevins and moved to Sun City Center, Fla., where she was an active member in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and served as deacon, circle leader, and Bible study teacher.

Florence Blevins was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Boelter and Cecil Link, Madlyn Jackson, and two nephews, David and Junior Link, all of West Virginia, and both of her husbands. Florence is survived by her son, John Lally of Marietta, Ga.; daughter, Madlyn (Lyn) Patrick of Hernando, Miss.; two grandchildren, John and Jeff Lally of Atlanta, Ga.; and her dearest friend, Dot Eye of Shepherdstown, W.Va.

A memorial service will be held for family and close friends at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center, Florida on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 9 a.m. Mrs. Blevins will be interred in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boardman, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Blevins has asked individuals to please make a contribution to a charity of their choice.