Charles "Chuck" Frederic Brickey, 69, of Perry, Florida, and formerly of St. Petersburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, moved to Florida in grade school, and later served in the US Air Force as a mechanic from 1957 to 1960.
He was a tile and marble setter by trade, and in the late 1980’s, moved to his hunting camp in Perry, and continued his trade in the Tallahassee area. In 2005, he retired to pursue his passion of hunting and fishing. Chuck was a Life Member of both the North American Hunting Club and the North American Fishing Club.
He is survived by his five children: Charles Frederic, Jr. of Lompoc, California, Debra Lee White and Scott Keith, both of St. Petersburg, Florida, William Earl of Seminole, Florida, and Angel Lee of Pinellas Park, Florida; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his companion and caregiver, Virginia Jackson; and his four-legged "best friend", Led (yes, as in Zeppelin).
As per his wishes, a Celebration of Life will take place on February 8, 2009 at his home in Perry, Florida.
Arrangements entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care, 15381 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33760.
Chuck was a long time friend to Alton O’Berry and an employee of his Rainbow Tile for many years. After Chuck moved to Perry, we enjoyed seeing Chuck when he would stop by the house. He always had something new in his life to share, but almost always the same dog. Chuck will be missed by many and our mutual friend David Ackerman. I hope he has a barrel of oysters, a keg of beer, a loud radio, and lots of friends to enjoy each and every day now. Sandy
I Love you and Miss you Dad.
Iâ??ll always remember the fun times we had enjoying the great outdoors. Chuck was a the kind of person that everyone liked and he will be missed. I know I will miss him and will retain his memory.
Having lived here in Perry for almost 20 years and having Chuck here almost all of those years gave me a chance to know Chuck like Lee did. He will be greatly missed here by both Lee and I.
Deepest Sympathy from the entire KINZEL family in Tennessee and everywhere.
Richard