Hoyt Morrill
– December 14, 2017
Hoyt Morrill, 61, of Wimauma, Fla. passed away Dec. 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Earl Morrill. Survivors include his mother Mary Ann Morrill; his sister, Kim (Donnie) Newberry; a niece, Ashley (Jason) Jasczak; and a great-nephew, Elijah Jasczak. Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla. Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Fellowship Cemetery, Lithia, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends and Family Church, P.O. Box 1500, Wimauma, FL 33598, or visit <a href="http://www.friendsfamilychurch.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.friendsfamilychurch.org</a>. Arrangements entrusted to Sun City Center Funeral Home 813-634-9900.
<h3><strong>Michael Council Sr.</strong></h3>
Michael “Mike” Council Sr., age 72, passed away on Dec. 13, 2017, from lung complications after having open-heart surgery. He was preceded in death by his father Emmett “Bub,” his mother Agnes, and his brother Emmett Council Jr.
Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sonja; his son, Michael, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Robin; and three granddaughters, Makenzie, Madelynn and Macey Council. He is also survived by his youngest son, Jason Emmett Council. Mike leaves two sisters, Betty Jo Council and Gail and brother-in-law, John Paulk; mother-in law, Hilda Wilson; brothers-in-law, Karl (Doris) Wilson and Keith (Maxine) Wilson; his sisters-in-law Glenda Oliverio and Rosy Council; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was very proud of his family’s heritage and long history in Ruskin. He was the third generation of Councils in Ruskin. Mike was a tomato grower for his family’s agriculture and cattle business when Ruskin tomatoes were king. In 1986, the family business was sold and Mike continued in agriculture and was later joined by his two sons. In his younger years, he loved to fish, hunt (although for many years he no longer hunted animals but preferred to see them in the wild), and camp with family and friends. He loved to see everyone, especially the kids, enjoying the outdoors. Mike will be remembered for these good times and for his love, honesty, generosity, humor, and his great laugh.
Mike’s wish was for no weeping (although we can’t quite follow that wish) and to think of the happy times. So, we will have a Celebration of Mike’s life the way he always liked, outdoors surrounded by family, friends and children. This will take place Wednesday, December 27, at 2 p.m. at the “Double D Ranch,” 3308 Double D Ranch Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570. Family, friends, and acquaintances are invited to celebrate Mike’s life with us and to share a story if they like, followed by fellowship and great food.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike may be made to The Salvation Army, Disabled American Veterans, or a Ruskin charity of your choice. Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends and Family Church, P.O. Box 1500, Wimauma, FL 33598, or visit <a href="http://www.friendsfamilychurch.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.friendsfamilychurch.org</a>. Arrangements entrusted to Sun City Center Funeral Home 813-634-9900.
<h3><strong>Michael Council Sr.</strong></h3>
Michael “Mike” Council Sr., age 72, passed away on Dec. 13, 2017, from lung complications after having open-heart surgery. He was preceded in death by his father Emmett “Bub,” his mother Agnes, and his brother Emmett Council Jr.
Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sonja; his son, Michael, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Robin; and three granddaughters, Makenzie, Madelynn and Macey Council. He is also survived by his youngest son, Jason Emmett Council. Mike leaves two sisters, Betty Jo Council and Gail and brother-in-law, John Paulk; mother-in law, Hilda Wilson; brothers-in-law, Karl (Doris) Wilson and Keith (Maxine) Wilson; his sisters-in-law Glenda Oliverio and Rosy Council; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was very proud of his family’s heritage and long history in Ruskin. He was the third generation of Councils in Ruskin. Mike was a tomato grower for his family’s agriculture and cattle business when Ruskin tomatoes were king. In 1986, the family business was sold and Mike continued in agriculture and was later joined by his two sons. In his younger years, he loved to fish, hunt (although for many years he no longer hunted animals but preferred to see them in the wild), and camp with family and friends. He loved to see everyone, especially the kids, enjoying the outdoors. Mike will be remembered for these good times and for his love, honesty, generosity, humor, and his great laugh.
Mike’s wish was for no weeping (although we can’t quite follow that wish) and to think of the happy times. So, we will have a Celebration of Mike’s life the way he always liked, outdoors surrounded by family, friends and children. This will take place Wednesday, December 27, at 2 p.m. at the “Double D Ranch,” 3308 Double D Ranch Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570. Family, friends, and acquaintances are invited to celebrate Mike’s life with us and to share a story if they like, followed by fellowship and great food.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike may be made to The Salvation Army, Disabled American Veterans, or a Ruskin charity of your choice. Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.