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Donald P. Schings

– November 21, 2013

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<p>Donald P. Schings, 69, of Sun City Center, Fla. passed away November 21, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Detroit, Mich. on March 21, 1944 to Philip and Irene Schings.</p>
<p>Don is survived by Judy, his wife of 45 years, and loving family. He will be dearly missed.&nbsp; He served 6 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including embassy duty in Russia and Ireland. He worked for the Federal Govt./Treasury Dept. for 30 years.</p>
<p>Despite being diagnosed with Spinal Bulbar Muscular Dystrophy (Kennedy&rsquo;s Disease), Don kept very active. He served as Director on the SCC Community Assn. BOD for 6 years; was President/CEO of the Military Family Support Trust; on the SCC Chamber of Commerce Board; Wedgewood II Board; involved in numerous Hillsborough County committees, most recently the Aging Council; Board of South Shore Round Table; loved to play poker; member of Leathernecks, Knights of Columbus, Handicapped Club, National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees; and the SCC Security Patrol.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Attn: Summer Camp, 9600 Koger Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33702&nbsp; or&nbsp; MFST,&nbsp; Attn: PAWS, 1010&nbsp; American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center FL 33573. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. Interment at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 SR 72.&nbsp; Arrangements by SCC Funeral Home.</p>

<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><strong>(Clinton) Stewart Smith</strong></span></p>
<p>(Clinton) Stewart Smith, 72,&nbsp; formerly of Ruskin, died November 12, 2013 at home in Piedmont, Ala.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his wife Joanne&nbsp; and son Michael (Kevin) Smith.</p>
<p>He leaves behind son (Marshall) Keith Smith; daughters Laurie A. Smith and Iris L. Smith, both of Piedmont, Ala.; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters Judy Buzzell of Port Orange, Fla. and Sharon L. Toole of Ruskin; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;</p>
<p>No services were held. Cremation Society.</p>

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