John F. McDougall
October 8, 1939 – December 16, 2020
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John F. McDougall, passed away Dec.12, 2020. He was born Oct. 8, 1939, and was the second youngest of 13 children.
John graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Conn., in 1959 and worked as an accountant for Jenkins Values and Avco Lycoming (Textron) until relocating to Sun City Center, Fla., in September of 2005.
An avid golfer, John played six days a week at Caloosa Golf and Country Club where he was a member for more than 15 years.
He is survived by his wife Linda of 55 years; sons Jay (Marcy) Edward and Drew Thomas McDougall; six grandchildren: Mathew, Lara, Scalet, Quinn, Addison and Christian; 26 nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation and Burial Society Ruskin.
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<h2><strong>Lt. Col. Donald “Jack” Mercer</strong></h2>
Retired Lt. Col. Donald “Jack” Mercer, USAF, a true American Patriot, who was born on the 4th of July and was destined to serve our country, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 in Naples, Fla.
<img class="alignright wp-image-22645" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/10/American-Flag-400x404.gif" alt="" width="150" height="152" />Jack was born on a farm outside of Limestone, Pa., on July 4, 1925, to Harry and Nancy Mercer. After graduating high school at Clarion-Limestone Consolidated High School, near Strattanville, Pa., Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 17, 1943, as an aviation cadet. Jack served as a command pilot in the United States Air Force, a Veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. His many awards and medals included the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation medal, the Distinguished Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal with two arrow heads and six battle stars, the ROK Presidential Unit Citation. Jack was a triple rated pilot, bombardier and navigator.
One of his favorite assignments was his six years in the Presidential Squadron at Bolling AFB, flying for President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, American and foreign dignitaries throughout North and South America. While in the Air Force, Jack also flew secret missions for the CIA and never spoke of his assignments. Jack took his oath of secrecy very seriously.
After 27 years of serving our country, Jack retired in 1970 and moved to Freedom Plaza at Sun City Center, Fla. Jack was a life member of the Retired Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. Jack enjoyed Sun City Center, playing golf, visiting his friends (where he was also known as the Mayor) and texting his family members.
In 2018, Jack relocated to Naples, where he was closer to his family and friends. Jack is predeceased by his wife, Betty Mercer; parents, Harry and Nancy Mercer; his daughter, Linda Toms; and his longtime companion, Kay Edwards. He is survived by his son, Bill Mercer; four grandchildren: Cydney Delia, Katie Dean, Jami Mercer, Brett Mercer; and three great-grandchildren: Sara, Linnea and Beckett.
A private honorary military service was held on December 22, 2020, at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please support our veterans by making a donations to your local VFW, www.vfw.org or to Disabled American Veteran, www.dav.org. Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation and Burial Society Ruskin.
John F. McDougall, passed away Dec.12, 2020. He was born Oct. 8, 1939, and was the second youngest of 13 children.
John graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Conn., in 1959 and worked as an accountant for Jenkins Values and Avco Lycoming (Textron) until relocating to Sun City Center, Fla., in September of 2005.
An avid golfer, John played six days a week at Caloosa Golf and Country Club where he was a member for more than 15 years.
He is survived by his wife Linda of 55 years; sons Jay (Marcy) Edward and Drew Thomas McDougall; six grandchildren: Mathew, Lara, Scalet, Quinn, Addison and Christian; 26 nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation and Burial Society Ruskin.
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<h2><strong>Lt. Col. Donald “Jack” Mercer</strong></h2>
Retired Lt. Col. Donald “Jack” Mercer, USAF, a true American Patriot, who was born on the 4th of July and was destined to serve our country, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 in Naples, Fla.
<img class="alignright wp-image-22645" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/10/American-Flag-400x404.gif" alt="" width="150" height="152" />Jack was born on a farm outside of Limestone, Pa., on July 4, 1925, to Harry and Nancy Mercer. After graduating high school at Clarion-Limestone Consolidated High School, near Strattanville, Pa., Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 17, 1943, as an aviation cadet. Jack served as a command pilot in the United States Air Force, a Veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. His many awards and medals included the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation medal, the Distinguished Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal with two arrow heads and six battle stars, the ROK Presidential Unit Citation. Jack was a triple rated pilot, bombardier and navigator.
One of his favorite assignments was his six years in the Presidential Squadron at Bolling AFB, flying for President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, American and foreign dignitaries throughout North and South America. While in the Air Force, Jack also flew secret missions for the CIA and never spoke of his assignments. Jack took his oath of secrecy very seriously.
After 27 years of serving our country, Jack retired in 1970 and moved to Freedom Plaza at Sun City Center, Fla. Jack was a life member of the Retired Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. Jack enjoyed Sun City Center, playing golf, visiting his friends (where he was also known as the Mayor) and texting his family members.
In 2018, Jack relocated to Naples, where he was closer to his family and friends. Jack is predeceased by his wife, Betty Mercer; parents, Harry and Nancy Mercer; his daughter, Linda Toms; and his longtime companion, Kay Edwards. He is survived by his son, Bill Mercer; four grandchildren: Cydney Delia, Katie Dean, Jami Mercer, Brett Mercer; and three great-grandchildren: Sara, Linnea and Beckett.
A private honorary military service was held on December 22, 2020, at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please support our veterans by making a donations to your local VFW, www.vfw.org or to Disabled American Veteran, www.dav.org. Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation and Burial Society Ruskin.