David C. Durrance Sr.
March 16, 1933 – December 17, 2013
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<p>David Carlyle Durrance Sr., 80, passed away December 17, 2013. A native Floridian, he was born March 16, 1933.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Frieda Durrance; sister Barbara Dishon; children David Jr. and wife Debbie, Dan and wife Tracy, Denise Perez and husband Elisha, Dean and friend Nancy; brother-in-law Fritz Henke and wife Pat; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and one due to arrive in April 2014.</p>
<p>He was predeceased by daughter Diane Elizabeth.</p>
<p>A graduate of Manatee High School, David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Wickes/Leeds Lumber Co. He also had served as the Director of the Palmetto Boys Club.</p>
<p>Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church, 4208 U.S. Hwy 41 South in Ruskin.</p>
<p><strong>The family of Mason Sikes</strong><br />
would like to thank all those who participated in his funeral service on December 7, 2013.<br />
There is no way that anyone could possibly understand how much a family in need of support will find it when the time comes.<br />
However, we have found loving support, gracious thoughts, and endless prayers from many friends and family. Our family has been humbled by the outpouring of phone calls, food, visits, and cards.<br />
We would like to recognize all those who made his service one of complete beauty and honor, especially the two soldiers from Fort Stewart, Ga.<br />
Mason is now at peace and is suffering no more and in the days to come we again ask for your prayers and support as we begin our healing process.<br />
But, from the very bottom of our hearts we thank everyone and wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.</p>
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<p>David Carlyle Durrance Sr., 80, passed away December 17, 2013. A native Floridian, he was born March 16, 1933.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Frieda Durrance; sister Barbara Dishon; children David Jr. and wife Debbie, Dan and wife Tracy, Denise Perez and husband Elisha, Dean and friend Nancy; brother-in-law Fritz Henke and wife Pat; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and one due to arrive in April 2014.</p>
<p>He was predeceased by daughter Diane Elizabeth.</p>
<p>A graduate of Manatee High School, David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Wickes/Leeds Lumber Co. He also had served as the Director of the Palmetto Boys Club.</p>
<p>Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church, 4208 U.S. Hwy 41 South in Ruskin.</p>
<p><strong>The family of Mason Sikes</strong><br />
would like to thank all those who participated in his funeral service on December 7, 2013.<br />
There is no way that anyone could possibly understand how much a family in need of support will find it when the time comes.<br />
However, we have found loving support, gracious thoughts, and endless prayers from many friends and family. Our family has been humbled by the outpouring of phone calls, food, visits, and cards.<br />
We would like to recognize all those who made his service one of complete beauty and honor, especially the two soldiers from Fort Stewart, Ga.<br />
Mason is now at peace and is suffering no more and in the days to come we again ask for your prayers and support as we begin our healing process.<br />
But, from the very bottom of our hearts we thank everyone and wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.</p>