Jose Olivas passed away January 4, 2022 in  Auroa, Co. Jose retired from the US Navy as a First Class Personnel man.
Services will be held  January 13, 2022 at 12-2 PM at Adamson Life Celebration Home 2000 37th Ave, Greeley, Co. A reception will follow the service. Jose will be laid to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in a private ceremony.

JJames Paul Miller age 57  was born in Burlington, WI, on April 28, 1964, and to Eternal Life on October 7, 2021, in Milwaukee, WI.

Jim was a loving husband to Susan Miller (Krey) and devoted father to Jacob Brushafer (Stephanie), Amanda Potratz (Matthew), Jenna, and Katrina, and grandpa to Zoey and Z.V.

Jim is survived by his wife, children, his parents, Richard and Therese Miller (Kachur), his brothers John and Daniel (Janine), and sisters Deborah and Mary Sekey (Brian). Cherished uncle of the Sekey, Krey, and Salapat families. Cousins and many good friends also survive him.

After graduating from St. Mary High School in 1982, Jim joined the Navy and served in Attack Squadron Twelve (VA12). He continued in the Naval Reserves achieving the rank Petty Officer Second Class until the closing of NHS Glenview, IL. While in the Naval Reserves, he went to MSOE  (Milwaukee School of Engineering)  and became a brother of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, where he had formed many friendships and fond memories. While attending and working at MSOE, Jim met the love of his life Sue. They married in August 1993. He graduated with his BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 1994.

He helped raise two stepchildren and two children of his own. He took pleasure in attending football games, ballet recitals, youth group events, scouting events, school activities, time with his family and friends.

Jim took part in many engineering jobs throughout his career (and even some non-engineering positions). He was not afraid to take on non-traditional jobs at First Student, and Woodcraft to help the family. Most recently, Jim held a contract job through Blankenheim Services at Harley-Davidson as an Ergonomic Specialist. Anyone who knows Jim will recognize that he loved his Harley, and working there was a perfect fit!

Jim had many passions in life that included woodworking, motorcycle riding, mentoring young men, and aiding veterans. Helping out at church events at St. Gregory the Great and going on mission trips several times to Tennessee with his children were things he could be counted on for. He was involved with many organizations such as Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts – Troop 11, American Legion – Post 18, Harley Owners Group (KMC and Rock River Chapters), and American Legion Riders. Joining the mission of THE VIPER RIDE – Visually Impaired Patriots Experiencing the Road was one of the motorcycle charity rides he greatly cherished.

Burial will be held privately at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorials for Susan M. Miller and children or THE VIPER RIDE.

CWO3 (RET) Lee "Bud" Clark of St. Augustine, FL born in St. Louis, MO passed away on March 25th, 2021 at the young age of 62. Bud was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Upon completion of basic training and A school in the US Navy, Bud began his career of 22 plus years at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL. He served proudly as an ordnance man (IYAOYAS) achieving his goal of becoming a Chief and later his most honored title of "Gunner". After retiring from the US Navy at NAS Pax River, MD, he began his second career with the Department of Defense. He was a program manager at the old Cecil Field (Cecil Commerce Center), retiring after another rewarding 20 years of service and support of all military branches. Bud was instrumental in acquiring the ordnance hardware to complete the restoration of the VA12 A& aircraft at the Titusville, Fl. Valiant Air Command Museum.
He leaves behind a loving wife of almost 29 years, Lisa Clark, Daughter Kathleen Smith (Eddie Smith), grand-daughter Josie Smith, grand-son Eddie Smith, Daughter Brandi Clark (Rob Keller), Son Jason Hampton (Tonya Hampton) grand-daughters, Jessica & Cadence Hampton, Son Ben Hampton (Krissi Hampton) grand-daughters Kyra & Zoe Hampton. Mother & Father-in-law Norman & Davine Lambert, Aunt Audrey "LuLu" Sczepanski, brother Scott Clark (Sonya Clark), Sisters Shelly Haer (Eddie Haer), Shari Kline (Todd Kline), "sister" Susan Sczepanski. Brothers in law Scott, Eric & Chris Lambert, many loving cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as other close family and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his Father H. Leon Clark & Mother Sharon Clark.

Hugh David White, 79, passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born in Hollow Rock, TN and retired from the US Navy. Chief White was  on the last VA12 WestPac deployment. He was the lead in the transition from A4 to A7 Aircraft.  In retirement Chief White was a tour guide at the Valiant Air Command Titusville, Fl. He was the lead on the restoration of the A7A aircraft in th emuseums collection, restoring it the the VA12 markings. Chief White was predeceased by his son, David Michael White and is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances White who has since passed and has joined him in eternal rest, 2 daughters: Debbie Sheets and Pam Laster; 6 grandchildren: Brian DeMaggio, Chris DeMaggio, Kelsea Barbas, Cody Sheets, Jared Laster and Jessica Laster; 5 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services were held 2 PM, Monday, December 16, 2019
Burial with full military honors were held 1 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US 1, Mims, FL 32754.

LeRoy G. Honsinger, 82, Fleming Island, FL, passed away on March 23, 2020, in Orange Park, FL due to complications from COVID-19. Lee was born on August 18, 1937, in Troy, NY to Alice Troy Honsinger and LeRoy Honsinger, Sr. He was proud of his hometown of Troy, NY and frequently returned to visit his family. He was married on June 14, 1972, to Carole Honsinger and eventually settled in Orange Park, FL where they raised their family. Lee proudly entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 where his assignments included; Airship Squadron One NAF, Elizabeth City, NC, where he served on a blimp, Attack Squadron Twelve, Cecil Field, FL, VP-44 PAX River, MD where he served on a P5M Marlin, VP-49 NAS Jax where he served onboard a P3C Orion for many tours in Iceland, and VA-174 where he served under Senator John McCain while on active duty. He also participated in the Naval Blockade following the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He retired a Petty Officer First Class Ordnanceman and earned the National Defense Service Medal and 5 Good Conduct Awards for Service. While serving in the Navy, Lee always said one day he'd be in the front and not in the back which led to his 21-year career with CSX Transportation as a Railroad Engineer after retiring from the Navy. He loved the NY Yankees and NY Giants, his Lionel Scale train set, the years he spent coaching his kids at Bel-Med, and John Wayne movies. Lee is survived by his wife, Carole Honsinger; son, Patrick Honsinger; daughters, Barbara Ham, Patty Linge (John), and Debbie Rizer (Chris); grandchildren, Kimberly Honsinger (Jordan), LB Ham, Patrick Honsinger, Jr, Alex Ham, Jessica Linge, John B Linge, Matt Rizer, and Megan Rizer; great-grandchildren, Rylee and Ryder; brother Bobby (Candy) Honsinger; sister-in-law, Doris Honsinger; nephew, Eddie Patty Honsinger; niece, Renee Wojtowicz; his best friend, Duke and many other loving family and friends. Lee is predeceased by his first wife, Yvonne Honsinger, his grandson Derek Hatcher and his brother Eddie Honsinger. Graveside service officiated by Fr. Donal Sullivan was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Florida

Austin C. O’Brien, Jr. Captain, USN (RET) passed away on March 6, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. Born in Belmont, MA. Son of Austin and Mary (Cullen) O’Brien, he attended Belmont schools and graduated High School in 1946. He enlisted in the Navy and served 2 years and was transferred to the Naval Reserves as Petty Officer Third Class, Aviation. He then attended Merrimack College, graduating in 1952 with Bachelor degree in Philosophy. At the outbreak of the Korean War he was recalled to active service, sent to Officer Candidate School, commissioned Ensign and ordered to Flight Training which he completed in March 1954 and was designated a Naval Aviator. For the next 16 years he served with 5 squadrons and as assistant Naval Attaché’ at the US Embassy, Tehran, Iran. He became commanding officer of Attack Squadron Twelve in November 1967, while attached to Carrier Air Wing One, on board The USS Roosevelt, in port in Malta, and went to become the Air Officer the Carrier FD Roosevelt. He was then sent to the US National War College studying National Security Affairs and graduated in 1971. For another 10 years he served: On the President’s Foreign Intelligence Board as Executive assistant to the Chairman of the Board. Again at sea on 2 more Carriers on Battle Groups Staffs, the Pentagon with the Defense Intelligence agency and the Office of the Secretary of the Navy’s Personal Review Boards. He retired from Naval Service in April of 1981 and moved to Titusville, Fl where he resided from April 1981 until October 2015. He then moved to Lincolnton, Georgia. Captain O’Brien married Ann Izorah Martin March 1957 and they had 5 children: Karen, Lisa, Nancy, Hugh and Michael. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. During his Naval Service Captain O’Brien received personal awards: The Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Meritorious Medal, Air Medal, Honor Medal from the Government of Iran, and other awards for campaigns and military service.
Services for Captain O'Brien will be 4 PM Friday March 27, 2020  at the North Brevard Funeral Home 1450 Norwood Ave, Titusville, Fl 32796.  Following the service, he will be interred with his late wife, Ann, at the family plot, Oaklawn Cemetery, Titusville, Fl.  A reception will be March 27 , 2020  at 6 PM La Cita Country Club 777 Country Club Drive Titusville, Fl 32780.
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FRANK m. SMITH, 71 died  peacefully on April 21,2019.   Frank graduated from Brighton High School and the University of Rochester. He served in the United States Navy in VA12 from 1965-1968.  Frank was a long time employee of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
He was predeceased by his wife, Diane Carol Wood Smith, his parents, Mary and Thomas Smith, and his sister, Terry Smith, Geco and Susan Sutton Smith.  He is survived by his son, Jeffrey ( Jennifer) Waasdorp; daughter, Katherine (Peter John) Vermeulen; 5 grandchildren; his brother, Thomas (Patricia); as well as nieces and nephews.

 More information as it becomes available

ROY SMITH, 63, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010. His faith and hope never wavered during his courageous battle with cancer. Roy was a "legend" in the oil industry with his expertise in directional drilling and downhole motors. Roy and his wife founded Hands on Holistic Health (a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization) so that he could devote his time to helping people in need. Roy was a very special man and will be remembered for his selfless devotion to family and friends, his unmistakable sense of humor and his love for our Lord. He is survived by wife; Jana Diane Smith of Houston, Texas; son; Jeffrey Morgan Smith of Mountain View, Arkansas; brother: Lyndel "Jerry" Smith of Camden, Arkansas; step-daughter and grandson: Amanda and Jack Thibodeaux of Houston, Texas; half-brothers: Dale and Kenneth Smith of Farmington, New Mexico; half-sister: Shelby Jean White of Carlsbad, New Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Lue Vera and Kenneth Harris; father, Sherman Shelby Smith and brother, Harry Smith.

Eugene "Gene" Nolen Wyrick, age 83, passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving wife and family by his side on Thursday ~ April 18, 2019. Gene was a happy type of person with a great sense of humor. He loved making people laugh and being the center of attention. Gene retired after 20 years honorably from the United States Navy as a ADJ1 serving on several vessels to include the USS Enterprise. He was a member of  VA12 Squadron from 1964 to 1967.  He later returned to the private sector and retired from the WIX Corporation. He will always be known for being a good husband who loved his wife, children and grandchildren Those left behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 44 years: Betty Adams Wyrick of the home; five daughters: Sherri, Brandi, Nance, Natalie and Julie; one sister: Barbara; two brothers: Pete and Mike; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Gene was the son of the late Claude L. Wyrick and Mary Elizabeth Nolen Wyrick. He was also preceded in death by one daughter: Karen and two sons: Keith and Rick. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in Gene's memory to the Gaston County Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Expressions of love and fond memories may be made on Gene's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia

Captain Max Edward Malan USN (Ret.) son of Edward and Lillian Malan was born on November 7, 1922 in Perry County IL. Capt Malan passed away in Sterling, Virginia January 2018.. Max grew up on a dairy farm in Pickneyville, IL.  He left the farm to attend Park University.  While attending Park University he joined the United States Navy in 1944.  Max later graduated from George Washington University. He was a career Naval Officer and served his country for 31 years as a Naval Aviator, Decorated War Hero and proud patriot.
Capt. Malan was preceeded in death by by his wife of 64 years Emaline. They are survived by  5 children, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

LTjg  Clarence Charles Flemings ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in 2015.

Thomas A. Gaudio, 59, of Meriden, husband of Barbara (VanLeuvan) Gaudio, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Haven on Feb. 13, 1958, a son of the late Louis and Carmel Lombardi Gaudio.ant; float: none;" He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Eisenhower attached to Attack Squadron VA-12, the USS Nimitz, and the USS Independence, and he was awarded an Expeditionary Medal for putting himself in harm's way. He was Past Commander of the former VFW 8294 in Northford. He worked for Womack as a mechanic, foreman, and warehouse salesman, later becoming a forklift salesman for various companies. He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and had a collection of Harley models and shirts from all over the world. He loved spending time at their cottage on Amston Lake fishing and relaxing. Target shooting and carpentry were also favorite pastimes. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Christopher Gaudio (and his wife, Chape), of Bristol and Nicholas Gaudio, of Meriden; his brother, Louis Gaudio (and his wife, Sue), of Great Falls, Va.; his sister, Susan Mattingly (and her husband, John), of Meriden; and his joy, his grandson, Matthew Gaudio.

Edward Russell Fennell II, of Piney Flats, TN, was born September 12,1946 and died unexpectedly on April 12, 2017, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Edward Fennell, and a brother, Charles Fennell. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, and grew up in Clearwater, Florida. He was a graduate of Dunedin High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran while enlisted in the US Navy and serving inVA12.  He attended East Tennessee State University on a baseball scholarship. He retired as the Human Resources Director for the City of Johnson City, TN. He was a charter member of the Johnson City Radio Controllers Club and was instrumental in the refurbishing of the T33 airplane located at the Bowser Ridge Flying Site. He was also a member of the East Tennessee Thunderbird Club and the Blue Ridge Pioneers RV Club. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Nancy, daughter Robin and husband Paul, son Edward and wife Ann, five grandchildren, Alyssa, Cameron, Cole, Allison, and Carson, brother Noel and wife Shirley, sister Lauretta and husband Joseph, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Baseball Program at East Tennessee State University. Please send contributions to: ETSU Advancement, PO Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614

Mr. Scott Allen Sherman age 60 passed away at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Florida on October 10, 2016. Scott was born on September 24, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Dennis Martin Sherman and Sharon Aleece (Weigle) Sherman. Scott loved flying from an early age, soloing five airplanes on his sixteenth birthday. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy as an A-7 pilot on the USS Eisenhower and later was an instructor at NAS Meridian. He started his professional airline career with Eastern Airlines and then later became a pilot with American Airlines where he served for 27 years. In addition to his parents he is survived by his former wife of 28 years Susan Sherman, children; Madison (Heather) Woo and Rebecca (Dan) Woo Floyd, grandchildren; Miles, Amelia, Vivian, Marshall, and Winston, sisters; Denise (Tripp) Tiller and Jean (David) Hoover, brothers; Kent (Patty) Sherman, and Terry (Ivonne) Sherman, nieces and nephews; Remick, Clint and Rese, Kelley, Lindsay and Adam, Travis and Derek, T.J., Rachel and Steven. A private memorial mass was held on October 13, 2016. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

AMS1 James (Jim) Fay Passed away in 2001. No further information is available at this time.

AT2 Charles "Chuck" J. Dickey Jr. JOANNA - Charles J. Dickey Jr. "Chuck" greeted his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Christine G. Dickey; sister, Gwen Muriset (Alan); children: Jason Dickey, Jeff Dickey and Jenny Penner (Josh). He is also survived by his stepchildren: Sharon Courchesne (Ian), Michael Norman (Tami), Kevin Norman (Jessica), and Jennifer Dunaway (Chris); seven nieces and nephews, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his first wife, Wanda Dickey; parents, Dorothy and Jerry Dickey; and niece, Phyllis Roof. Chuck was born in Chester, SC, in 1951, and at eighteen he joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country In VA12. After his service, he settled down to raise his family on the banks of Lake Murray and was employed as a nuclear reactor operator for SCE&G until his retirement. After the passing of his first wife, Chuck moved to the small town of Joanna, SC, where he became a member of his beloved Sharon of the Rose Methodist Church. He met and found a soul mate in his wife Chris and enjoyed his retirement by sharing his sense of adventure, humor, and love of life with her. We are saddened by the loss of a magnificent man who took care of those he loved and did so with thoroughness and an unmatched sense of humor. We will join together to celebrate his life on Sunday, July 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park at the River Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation to Thornwell Children's Home in Clinton, SC, in his honor.

OT2 James Desso Eaton Sr. passed away March 3, 2016 in Moselle, Ms. He was 65 years old. Memorial services will be at a later date,  Mr. Eaton was a member of Crossroads Church of Moselle. He was a disabled petty officer 2^nd class U.S. Navy Veteran.  Jim was an ADJ while in VA12 and later became an OT2 ( Ocean Systems Technician). He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Milton, Sr. and Anna Mae Eaton; brother, Edward Milton Eaton, Jr.; and sister, Roberta Yurkiewicz.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Eaton of Moselle; sons, James Eaton, Jr. of Andover, KA and Forest Wayne (Ady) Eaton of Moselle; sister-in-law, Loretta Eaton of Rontonda, FL; brother-in-law, Ronnie Yurkiewicz of Sun City West, AR; grandchildren, Crystal Biffle, Keith Fullen, Jessica Massingham, Addie Mae Eaton, Baileigh Eaton, and Catricia Eat; great-grandchildren, Trenton Biffle, Brianne Biffle, Daryan Massingham, and Aleryia Massingham.More details to follow as they become available.

Rickey Allen Ohle Jr., 56, of Brilliant, OH, died January 28, 2016, in Lawrence County Pennsylvania.  He was born in Stuebenville, OH to Robert Ohle and the late Carol (Burkey) Ohle. Rickey was an AMS 3 in VA12 and was a 20 year US Navy Veteran and a truck driver.  He is survived by his wife Sherry Ohle, two sons Michael (Amanda) Ohle and Rickey Ohle Jr., two grand children Jason and Damien Ohle.  Private interment at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Robert L. Fortin, 67, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital after a long illness on January 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of the late Leo and Simonne (Tremblay) Fortin. Robert graduated from St. Bernard's Keveny Memorial Academy in 1966 before enlisting in the US Navy a few years later where he served as a jet mechanic on the carriers USS Saratoga and Shangri-La during the Vietnam War. Bob married Linda Galkiewicz at St. Joseph's Church, Cohoes, on July 29, 1989. He was employed by General Electric at various locales in the immediate region serving Local 128 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union for 43 years before retiring in 2009. As a member of The American Legion Post 1450 in Halfmoon, he was President and Treasurer of the dart league for many years, as well as past President of the Adirondack Modelers Airplane Club, past Secretary of the Albany Area Bass Masters, and past President of the Sag Enibrut hunting and fishing club in Speculator. He was also a past member of the Avant Garde Drum and Bugle Corps. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Don Fortin. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Fortin; their two sons, Daniel and Jonathan Fortin, of Burnt Hills; his brother, Francis Fortin (Alice Luther) of Crescent; and his sister, Beatrice (late Martin) Christopher of Clifton Park. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Catherine Fortin of Mechanicville and several nieces and nephews. A visitation period will be held Friday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., Glenville. Military honors followed by inurnment will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Contributions can be made in Bob's memory to the American Lung Association.

John (Jack) Joseph Yezzi Sr. of VA12 1966-1968 passed away in Clearwater, Fl. January 16,  2016. Jack was born Nov. 4, 1946. Jack was a Plane Captain and served in Vietnam while deployed with VA12 on the USS Franklin D Roosevelt. Jack retired from the US Navy Reserve while in VP64 as an AT2.
 Visitation will be Jan. 20, 2016 6- 8 PM at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home 1750 Curlew Rd Palm Harbor, Fl. Services will be Jan. 21, 2016 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 2281 State Rd. 580 Clearwater, Fl 33763

From the family of Jack Yezzi:
We would like to invite everyone to attend a memorial service followed by a celebration of Jack's life on Friday, January 29th in New Jersey.  The celebration will be casual dress, just like Jack would have wished.  Refreshments and lunch will be provided at the party.  Details below:
Memorial:  11 am, Friday, January 29th, 2016
Church of the Sacred Heart 103 4th St. Riverton, NJ  08077
Celebration:  2 pm - 5 pm, Friday, January 29th, 2016
Bobby Rays 6324 Westfield Ave. Pennsauken, NJ  08110

Captain Walter R. Petersen, United States Navy, of East Hill, died peacefully on December 18, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1931 in Dundee, NY, and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Rhode Island, and the Naval War College. Walt was an Eagle Scout and received his Wings of Gold as a Naval Aviator in 1954 and flew the A-1 Skyraider and A-4 Skyhawk. He served as the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron Twelve, and the Commander of Fleet Activities on Okinawa Japan, before retiring from the Navy in 1984 and establishing residence in Pensacola. He flew over 160 combat missions and was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal for his service during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for archaeology, pottery, fishing, and travel, and had a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors and farming. Captain Petersen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty, his daughter Rebecca of Monroe, NC, son Craig (Amy) of Oakland, CA, and brother William (Alice) of Haines City, FL. He leaves behind a legacy of almost 100 years of naval aviation service – besides his own 32 year career, his son Craig, daughter-in-law Amy, grandson Austin, and granddaughter Audrey all flew or fly for the Navy  Petersen Eulogy  Petersen Memorial Program

Jack Thomas Swann, Sr., age 83, of Tuscaloosa, died November 19, 2015, at Hunter Creek Health Care with Southern Care Hospice assisting with his care.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradley and Catherine Swann; sisters, Louise McDowell, Marilyn Downs, and Dorothy Colvin; and brothers, John and Daniel Swann. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Robbye Jane "Janie" Hickman Swann; and his five children, daughters, Rhonda Suzanne Swann and Jennifer Karen Jacobson (Jay), and sons, Jack T. Swann Jr., Gregory C. Swann, and Richard B. Swann (Helen); grandchildren, Ashley Swann, John Jacobson (Miho), and William Jacobson (Rebecca); and great-grandchildren, Jenny Jacobson and West Minor. Jack grew up in Tarrant, Ala., and enlisted in the United States Navy at age 18. He served 20 years with duties including the Blue Angels, Korean War aboard the carrier Boxer, Instructor at Avionics School in Millington, Tenn., Photo Squadron VAP 62 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, followed by the Vietnam War aboard the carrier F.D. Roosevelt. He was promoted from enlisted to officer, and was the ordinance officer for attack squadron VA12, and was also an official United States Navy Courier and Special Weapons Officer while in Vietnam. During his tour of duty, he was exposed to Agent Orange, and his death was caused by five illnesses resulting from his exposure. He retired from the United States Navy, and moved to Tuscaloosa to start a second career with Alabama Power Company. He was a communications technician, and while there, he went with Power Crews to Birmingham after an ice storm and to the Carolinas after Hurricane Hugo. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, American Legion Retired Officers Association, Alabama Power Energizers, and the NRA. He supported the Nature Conservatory and Children's of Alabama in their efforts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to any of the organizations listed above, or of one's choice.

AVCV(Ret) Kelly Don Burton , passed away on August 2, 2015 in Jacksonville, Fl. at age 64,  He was born on January 12, 1951. He is well remembered by the sailors that served under him.

Ronald (Ron) Witt was born October 25, 1947 and passed away July 17, 2015 in Palm City, Fl . He was raised and educated in Gary, Indiana and is survived by his two sister Betty (Dave) and Frieda (Tom) Zytko of North Las Vegas, NV and brother Joseph (Shirley) Witt and his long time companion Johanna Murphy, her two daughters and their families. Ronald served in the US Navy with VA12 during the Vietnam Conflict and upon leaving the Navy remained in Florida. After retiring from AT & T with over 30 years of service he worked in Real Estate and Insurance.

AK2 William Davis Watson, passed away on December 14, 2014.  William Davis Watson, age 75, of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away on March 9, 2014 at Shands Starke. He was born on January 27, 1939 in Newton, AL to the late Tulley Jefferson Watson and Vassie Lee Dunway-Watson. William dedicated over 40 years of his life in service to his country as a 20 year retiree of the United States Navy and 20 years of dedicated service with the Department of Defense. William is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Pat Watson of Keystone Heights, FL, his children, Larry Watson of Martinsburg, WV, John Watson of Keystone Heights, FL and Sabrina Watson Markle of Lynchburg, VA; his sister Louise Lamb of Newton, AL, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Randy Ferrel Brame of Tellico Plains, Tn. Randy  passed away on November 4, 2014 at age 58. Randy served his country faithfully in the US Navy for 23 years. He served in  VA12 form 1975 to 1978  In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by: one son, Scott; one brother, Mike and one sister, Marcia. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of fifteen years, Carrie Brame; Two sons, Jason and Randy; Two daughters, Amy and Melissa; One brother, Ken; Two grandchildren, Blake and Chloe.

Gary Wayne Hall, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born November 20, 1944 in Castlewood, Virginia to the late Edward & Zola Hall. Gary was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susie; son, Gary Hall II (Ashlie); daughter, Kelly Britt (Blake); brother, Edward Hall Jr. (Jackie); grandchildren, Bayleigh and Layne Britt special nieces, Terri Grayson, Maria Mathis; nephews, Mike Canales, William Hall, Art Hall and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gary was an active member of the VA12 Reunion Association for many years and really enjoyed visiting with his shipmates at the reunions. Gary joined VA12 in 1966 for the 66-67 West Pac Cruise and left in 1969. Gary will be missed.  Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 6 at 4PM in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, with Chaplain Reese Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday beginning at 2PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at a later date at South West Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia. 714-1110. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Hospice of N.E. FL, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

AO1  Johnnie Cicero Ballinger, Jr. age, 67, passed away at his residence Monday, September 30, 2013. JC, as he liked to be called, was born in Jacksonville, NC. A retired US Navy Veteran, who had a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, JC worked in the parts department of Adamec Harley Davidson on Baymeadows Rd. He enjoyed riding his Harley, taking care of his aquarium and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Penny, daughter, Jaana Rhoden, her husband John and his grandchildren Natalee, Ian and Emma Rhoden. He is also survived by his mother Nina, brothers Charles, Michael, Arthur, Perry and sister Peggy. Interment is in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Louis V. Ferrante was born March 9,1937 and passed away December 27, 2011 at the age of 74.
AVCM Ferrante  was a member of VA-12. He served 3 tours with VA-12 from 1966 thru 1969. He made one Med cruise and two Tonkin Gulf cruises as a chief petty officer assigned to VA-12 as Avionics Shop Supervisor, over the squadron aviation technicians from 1966 to 1969.  Chief Ferrante served 25 years retiring a Master Chief (AVCM) at the Naval Aviation Technical Training Center, NAS Memphis, TN.  After retirement Louis went on to earn a doctoral education in Mathematics & Statistics and taught math at the college level for 28 years. Later in life, he attended seminary and was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church. He served in prison ministry and feeding the indigent.
According to his son John Ferrante,  "my dad loved the Navy, he loved the Skyhawks and he loved VA-12. Many years later he pinned my butter bars on me when I received my commission. I still have his squadron ball cap and leather flight jacket with the kiss of death patch."

Chuck Graham of Cape Coral, FL died in his sleep of an apparent  heart attack on Thursday night April 17, 2008. Chuck attended the 2002 and 2004 reunions. He served in VA12 in 60-62.
Chuck was from Parma, OH and retired in FL a couple of years ago. He was a good guy and loyal Ubangi.