Dr. Harry D. Vildibill
November 10, 1931 – September 2, 2021
Dr. Harry D. Vildibill, born Nov. 10, 1931, passed away Sept. 2, 2021. Service and reception will be Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, 1 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church 402 E. Lumsden Road., Brandon, FL 33511.
Straight from the Air Force he came to Brandon, Fla., to set up the first veterinarian practice in East Hillsborough County. He raised five children: Charles Paul, Stephen Paul, Patti Vargo, Douglas Vildibill and Cabell Vildibill.
He was instrumental in building two local churches, honorary mayor, president of the Florida Veterinarian Association, lifetime member of Kiwanis of Brandon, Ducks Unlimited, king in the Krewe of Venus. He was the national veterinarian inspector for Hartz Mountain birds and fish, cared for many of the Gibsonton carnival animals and took care of the Sheriffs K-9 dogs at no cost. He was a true animal lover, volunteer and builder of the community.
In lieu of flowers, to celebrate his legacy, his family asks you to consider supporting his veterinary school the University of Georgia. Giving can be on line or by check payable to UGA Foundation, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. In the memo line, write “Vet Med-in memory of Dr. Vildibill.
Straight from the Air Force he came to Brandon, Fla., to set up the first veterinarian practice in East Hillsborough County. He raised five children: Charles Paul, Stephen Paul, Patti Vargo, Douglas Vildibill and Cabell Vildibill.
He was instrumental in building two local churches, honorary mayor, president of the Florida Veterinarian Association, lifetime member of Kiwanis of Brandon, Ducks Unlimited, king in the Krewe of Venus. He was the national veterinarian inspector for Hartz Mountain birds and fish, cared for many of the Gibsonton carnival animals and took care of the Sheriffs K-9 dogs at no cost. He was a true animal lover, volunteer and builder of the community.
In lieu of flowers, to celebrate his legacy, his family asks you to consider supporting his veterinary school the University of Georgia. Giving can be on line or by check payable to UGA Foundation, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. In the memo line, write “Vet Med-in memory of Dr. Vildibill.