Darkhorse Vietnam Recent Obituary
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David John Fesmire
Sept. 23, 1952 to Nov. 20, 2007
Dave "Fezz" Fesmire passed peacefully on Nov. 20, 2007 at home with
family surrounding him. Dave and Karen, along with their daughters
Kindra, Katti and Mikki made Lucerne their home in 1987. Dave loved and
supported his girls and their activities. You could find him on the
sidelines at soccer, softball, volleyball and basketball games. He
supported his daughters while cheerleading at Upper Lake football games
– he knew all the cheers! Dave loved his grandchildren, Dannyelle, Jerry
Lee, Johnny and Jason. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle,
being with friends, hunting, family camping, geocaching and scuba
diving. Dave's dedication to the Lucerne Fire Department began as a
volunteer medic/firefighter in 1987. He joined the Northshore Fire
Authority family permanently in 2002 where he was promoted to Captain.
Dave served on the North Coast Emergency Medical Services Advisory
Board, contributing to the enhancement of Lake County's Emergency
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Holloway Jr. Clarence Holloway Jr., 63, of Charlottesville,, passed away on
Monday, July 2, 2012.
He was born on April 14, 1949, to the late Clarence Holloway Sr. and Annastisia
Peggy Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Holloway; by his sons,
Richard Anthony Holloway and Erick James
Holloway; and by his three granddaughters, Ashanta, Janelle and Azairreah.
Clarence was a Master Mason, a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, he
was a member of the Fork Union Lodge 127 A.F. & A.M. , a Member of the Knights
of St. Andrew, and an ACCA Shriner Noble, where he was also a member of the
Legion of Honor. A veteran of the United States
Army Airborne Rangers, he was awarded the
Silver Star,
Bronze Star, and
Purple Heart for his heroic service during the
Vietnam War in 1969 and 1970. A funeral service
will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia, 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, with Pastor Larry Holt officiating. The family will
receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Clarence's name may be made to the
American Cancer Society , 1445 East Rio
Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Friends may send condolences to the family at
www.hillandwood.com.
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| Jack Allen “Al” Vick Jack Allen “Al” Vick, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 with his family by his side at his home. Al was born March 8, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son of the late William Henry and Gladys Roberts Vick. He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife Magdeline “Maggie” Vick Whitfield; and his son, William Russell Vick. Al was well known by his friends and family as “Cowboy Al” because of the love for his horses and many trips out west to ride horse back through the mountains. Al served his country proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Upon returning home from serving his country he met the love of his life and they began their journey through life together. They raised their three daughters in Portsmouth where he lived most of his life. In 1991, Al found himself on a new journey when he moved his family to a new home in Keysville, VA. This is where he established “Ricochet Ranch” where he enjoyed raising his animals and working for himself. Al is survived by his three daughters, Marie Vick Morgan and husband Jeff of Rocky Mount, NC, Kelly Vick Carter and husband Earl of Spring Hope, NC, his beloved baby girl, Crystal Vick Mitchell and significant other John Marks of Louisburg, NC; and special friend, Donna Whitaker of Keysville, VA; his grandchildren whom he adored, Amanda Woodson, Amy Woodson, Preston Carter, James Allen Carter, and Lane Vick (his grandchildren thought he hung the moon!); a special nephew, Bennie Goddard of South Mills, NC; brothers, Billy Vick and wife Barbara Ann of Chesapeake, VA, Bruce Vick of Keysville, VA; and sister, Linda Wilborn and husband Rowland of Portsmouth, VA and many more nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his companions, seven horses, and two dogs-they were like his children. “Daddy you will be dearly missed and our memories will remain forever in our hearts.” Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm prior to the services at the church. A committal service will immediately follow with military honors. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the National Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org or to the AMVETS national service foundation at www.amvetsnsf.org. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements. |
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Michael J. Conge
Conge, Michael J.
Dansville: On 2/8/10, at age 64. US Army Vietnam veteran. Husband of Rachel
Anne (Willis) Conge. Father of Shawn (Carrianne) Conge of Livonia, Charles
(Erica) Conge Dansville, Catherine Anne (Timothy) Burroughs of TX, Richard
Conge of Rochester, Kim Marie Conge of Geneva, Tracey Masten Dansville.
Brother of Billy (Raquel Morales) Conge of Rochester and Carl John Conge
Jr., Ontario. Friend of Kaye Lyons, Seven grandchildren, several nieces,
nephews and many friends.
Calling Thursday, 7 to 9pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St.,
Dansville. Services will be held Friday morning at 11:00am at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in Dansville. Contributions may be made to the family.
ARP 1966-1967, Dansville, Ny
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William Jones
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10/4/46 - 7/21/09 |
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William B. Jones, beloved husband of Judy Parrish-Jones, died on
July 21, 2009. Will was born in October, 1946, to John and
Ellen Jones in Merced, CA. In high school, he was the
California state wrestling champion in his weight class. In
1967, he enlisted in the Army and trained as a helicopter mechanic
and then helicopter pilot, and was assigned to Vietnam. In
Vietnam, he flew light observation helicopters. He was shot
down three times, and the third time barely escaped with his life
after suffering severe burns over his head, arms, and shoulders
getting out of the helicopter and trying to rescue his gunner.
After a year of recovery, Will returned to full duty in the Army,
serving in Korea and at Fort Carson, Colorado, before retiring as a
Captain in 1975. He was briefly married and had a son, who
tragically died of SIDS. He stayed in the Colorado Springs
area, with stints as a farrier and ranch foreman, EMS pilot, and
charter pilot; he also flew off tuna boats as a fish spotter in
Africa, South America, Alaska, and New Zealand.In 1990, he moved to
Cheney, WA, to be closer to airlines serving his work site in
Alaska. While working in Alaska as a charter helicopter pilot,
he met Judy, and after a long courtship, he moved to Tucson, AZ,
where she was teaching at the University of Arizona. They were
married in 1996. In a twist of fate, they moved back to the
Palouse in 2003 when Judy was hired for an administrative position
at the University of Idaho. By that time, he had given up
flying because of failing health as a result of damage to his lungs
when he was burned. Will was a life-long horseman, collector
of firearms, fisherman, hunter, and true hero. Some of his
exploits and his near-fatal crash are described in a book,
Low-Level Hell, by Hugh Mills. Will’s call sign
was Darkhorse 18. In addition to the Purple Heart, he was
awarded a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for valor on the battlefield
and earned numerous Distinguished Flying Crosses and sharpshooting
medals. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a brother, Jim of
Saudi Arabia; cousins and uncles; loving in-laws; and many friends,
especially his good friends George and Ray. He will be buried
with full military honors in the Ft Lyons National Cemetery, Las
Animas, CO.
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SLUSHER BILLY J
