Clarence "Whitey" Zickafoose Jr., 87, Valrico, FL; “Coxswain”-US Navy-World War II Veteran service is 11:00 AM, Friday, September 16, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery, 502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513 with the Marion County Military Honor Guard, to officiate. Please gather at the cemetery from 10:30 AM until service time.
Whitey was a native of South Bend, IN and a local resident since 2005, when he moved here from Gainesville, GA, Clarence was a retired supervisor for Dana Corporation in Ft Wayne, IN; a Baptist that attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Buford, GA; a member of the American Legion. During his military career, Whitey served aboard the USS Crockett APA 148 and the USS Ranger and attended US Navy Schools in Great Lakes, IL, Gulfport, MS and New Orleans, LA. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, European Asiatic Pacific Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the US Victory Medal.
Whitey is survived by his wife, Marilyn Zickafoose of Valrico, FL; five sons: David Zickafoose and his wife, Ann of California; Boyd Zickafoose and his wife, Marsha, Jeffrey Zickafoose and his wife, Debra, Rick Zickafoose and his wife, Vickie and Timothy Zickafoose, all of Columbia City, Indiana; a daughter, Pamela Kay Young and her husband, Dennis of Blue Ridge, Georgia; two brothers: Frank E. Zickafoose and his wife, Nancy of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Richard W. Zickafoose of Huntington, IN; and 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to the building fund at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 3390 South Puckett Road, Buford, Georgia 30519.
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RIP Uncle “Sleepy”
I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
I was so blessed to have Uncle Sleepy in my life. I will always remember going to their house when we all got together and played basketball by the barn and football in the front yard. I remember the time he cut my ear while he was giving me a hair cut. I always reminded him of my fear of barbers after that. I prayed to our heavenly father to hold him in his arms and give him the peace he deserves. I also prayed for his family and friends to have the wisdom and strength to get through their loss. Uncle Sleepy, you will be missed. I love you, Rickey
i will truly miss you buddy!
I will miss your wonderful laugh, your kindness and your outlook on life!love you much!
Truly , A real gentelman, and a pleasure to talk with.
Marilyn:I am so shocked. will miss Whitey’s laugh & exceptionaly good humor.My deepest condolences to you & your family.
Thinking of you,Shirley
My Dearest “Uncle Sleepy”
How do I began to tell you the numbness and the emptiness I feel in my “Heart’.I will always cherish my visits with you and Aunt Marilyn and our talks on the phone. You always called me your special “girl” and hugged me tight.As I drove away you cried,but I cried all the way home. I will deeply miss you. Please “RIP”, for now “Our Lord” will carry your pain that you carried for years.
Your Niece Brenda
Judy & I have lost a very good friend but we
will never forget him. He was a real hero as
s fighter pilot of WW2. He was a hero in our everyday life. We will miss him but we will see him again.. God bless Whitey, Maryland
and his family.
Charles & Judy Jordan
1442 Border St.
Buford, Ga. 30518
Sorry for your loss Marilyn.
Whitey – I miss you man! Marilyn and Whitey became part of our family over the past few years. We celebrated holidays together and nothing made me smile more than Whitey’s smile, hugs, handshakes, and laughter! He was the strongest guy I know at his age. Look forward to being with him again in heaven someday! May God bless Marilyn and comfort her. Love, Craig & The Beall Family
dearest uncle sleepy. haven’t seen you in years but I still remember your big hugs and your tremendous love for everyone around you. Now your brother Gene is with you and I hear you guys singing together just like old times.I will always miss you. Take care of my dad.
Love diane your niece.