Obituary: John Henry Suggs Jr.

John Henry Suggs Jr., age 81, of Zellwood, Fla., passed away Sept. 24, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Suggs was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Winter Garden, Fla., the son of the late John Henry and Mable (Reaves) Suggs Sr.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, attached to the Blue Angels. John was a tile installer prior to his retirement.

He was predeceased by his son, Danny, in 1974, his wife, Dolly, in 2001; one brother, Gene Suggs; and his sister, Edna Kennedy.

Mr. Suggs is survived by his children, Billy (Katie), Debbie (Louie), Brenda and Peggy. He is also survived by two brothers, Shorty and Ralph Suggs; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family received friends Sept. 26, at Collison Family Funeral Homes Howell Branch Chapel. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at the funeral home. Interment followed at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Collison Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Howell Branch Chapel, 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Fla.