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Posted 2017-12-22 1:13 PM (#87073)
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BENTLEY, Lawrence Russell, 81, passed away December 19, 2017. Larry was born March 10, 1936 to Clyde Bentley and Eleanor Edwards Bentley in New Orleans, Louisiana. Larry was a United States Navy Submariner, 1954-1956, and served in the Reserves for 4 years. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Electrical Engineering. He spent his work life in Civil Service at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio and Eglin AFB where he retired after 34 years in 1995. Larry married the love of his life, Dolores, on January 23, 1960, in Lafayette, Louisiana. They raised their 3 children here in FWB since 1964. The family enjoyed the beach, boating and camping together. Larry was an avid runner and logged hundreds of miles on the streets of Ft Walton and Eglin. He later coached the cross country runners at Choctaw. Larry is a member of the Shalimar United Methodist Church; Elks Lodge 1795; Mobile Roadrunners RV Club; and the Submarine Drum Base. Larry is predeceased by his mother, father, step-dad (Prentice Haynes) and sister (Beth Felton). He leaves behind his wife of nearly 58 years, Dolores Bentley and his 3 children, daughters' Rhonda Pannocchia (Frank); Robyn Poston (Kerry); and son Russell Bentley Jr (Melissa). Larry has 9 grandchildren: Lauren and Jennifer; Kristyn, Kyle, Kolyn and Kameron; Masen, India and Georgia. He has 2 great-grandchildren: Zarah and Alma. He is also survived by his sister (Sylvia Maceluch). Visitation will be held at Shalimar United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 23. 2017 at 10 am followed by a service at 11 am. Flowers may be sent to the church. Memorial donations may be made to the church or to the American Heart Association. Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 161 Racetrack Rd, Ft Walton Bch, FL 32547, is entrusted with the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy and support may be left online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com. Published Online in Northwest Florida Daily News on Dec. 22, 2017


SULLIVAN, Charles, Jr., of St. Marys, GA, passed away on December 19, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Sullivan, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of St. Andrews Parish. Burial, with Military Honors, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the graveside, Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Chuck was born in Charlottesville, VA on October 23, 1964, to Charles "Carroll" C. Sullivan, Sr. and Sandra Breeden Sullivan of Stanardsville, VA. He went on to proudly serve 21 years as a Radioman Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy Submarine Force. He was supported and survived by his wife, Joyce Huthmacher Sullivan of 27 years; his sister, Salita Sullivan (Karen Klie); his in-laws, Roy and Vivvian Huthmacher; and children, Charles "Chip" C. Sullivan III (George A. Pivik), Ashley S. Dunlap (Timothy E. Dunlap, Sr.), Christopher W. Sullivan and Jessica L.E. Sullivan. He was further blessed to be made a "Papa" to two grandsons, Jonathan "Lil J" and Timothy "Teddy". One of Chuck's greatest passions in life was being a father and grandfather, but also being a coach to more than 400 athletes over the years. Through their "Heart and Hustle", each player being as important to him as the last. Chuck lived for those around him, as a brother in Christ, deacon of First Baptist of St. Andrews Parish, "adoptive" uncle and father, and mentor and leader to both the military and the surrounding communities. Chief "Sully" Sullivan served with distinction from 1984 to 2004 in the following commands: USS Casimar Pulaski SSBN-633, Submarine Training Facility (Charleston, SC), USS Batfish SS-310, USS West Virginia SSBN-736, Trident Training Facility (Kingsbay, GA), and USS Tennessee SSBN-734. "Rest your oars, Chief. We have the watch." Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of St. Andrews Parish, 913 Wappoo Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 or to the AEDAllicance.org. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, Inc. (843)766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ Charleston. Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 22, 2017
GaryKC
Posted 2017-12-22 7:18 PM (#87077 - in reply to #87073)


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Location: Kansas City Missouri
Subject: RE: FridayObits

USS Batfish SS-310,

Finally proof of what I'd long suspected, sometime after I separated, the USN developed the technology to send qualified boat sailors back in time to help the fight aboard Balao class submarines during WWII.
Ric
Posted 2017-12-22 8:47 PM (#87078 - in reply to #87077)


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Subject: RE: FridayObits

Oh, you noticed that too?
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