In loving memory of those who cared to make a difference . .
EDWARD “Jamie Brooks” HOLBROOKS, Jr.
07-29-1951-08-22-2017
Jamie studied broadcasting at Jones College and his career in broadcasting included WUVY, WAIV & WJAX and is credited with bringing Progressive Rock to Jack- sonville. He was horticulture super- intendent at the Clay County Fair. He is survived by his wife Beverly, one daughter, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
GARY EARL KELLY 04-24-1948-04-15-2018
A native of Jacksonville, he received a B.S. in Agriculture/Economics at UF. He loved gardening, golf, and horses. Gary will be remembered as a Lifetime Patron of the Clay County Fair and for bringing in business sponsors for local scholarships. Gary also contributed his time and expertise as a Master Gardner to help feed the needy. He leaves be- hind his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth, son Lawson and grandson Patrick.
LARRY RAY LANCASTER O9-08-1947-04-16-2018
Born in Jacksonville, he was a lifelong resident of Clay County and retired after 39 years as a teacher. He also served as a County Commissioner. Larry was a past chairman of the board of Clay County Fair and was instru- mental in starting the Early Florida Village. He is survived by his wife Dawna, four children and 15 grandchildren.
ALFRED “Al” BERRY 04-18-1935-06-18-2018
In many ways, Berry is the perfect per- sonification of the Florida Strawberry Festival—somehow both larger-than- life and comforting small-town at the same time. A Plant City naïve, he stud- ied broadcasting at Texas Western. He spent more than 40 years in radio, starting at WFLA while in college. Later he owned WPLA. Al was named Citi- zen of the Year in 1998, was also a 52 year member of the Lion’s Club. Al is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patsy, three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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MARLENE SAPP CONAWAY 07-24-1933-07-01-2018
A native of Starke, she was a resident of the Middleburg area for 37 years. Marlene was a clerk in the Profession- al Library at Duval County School Board and a member of the Cattle- men’s Association of Clay County. Marlene was a long time volunteer at the Clay County Fair, usually manning one of the gates. She was preceded in death by her husband James. She leaves four children, eleven grandchil- dren and 45 great-grandchildren.
MARCIA ANNE EDENFIELD BARBER 07-07-2018
Marcia was born and raised in Jackson- ville. She was a teacher, and then a homemaker. While her children were growing up, she served as the secretary of the Clay County Fair Board, and retired from the Clay County Extension office where she was Executive Director of the 4 -H after 16 years of service. Marcia is sur- vived by her husband of 56 years, Nor- man, three children, and five grandchil- dren.
LORING E. “Snag” HOLMES 03-18-1929-07-21-2018
Born in Daytona Beach he was a swim- mer for the University of Florida, then joined the US Navy swim team. After moving to West Palm Beach he was a swim coach. A swim meet is held in Snag’s honor called Snag Holmes Mas- ters Invitational. Snag served on the South Florida Fair Board as Director and Trustee since 1973.
JOHN DWAIN GRESHAM, SR. 09-08-1962-07-31-2018
A native of Palatka, he had worked 27 years with the St. Johns River Water Management District. John was also a Past Master of Pineland Lodge #86 F&AM. He was an active volunteer at the Putnam County Fair for many years, he loved helping the livestock kids with their pro- jects. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Sevearance, brother Gary, several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces.
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