Community This Week's Obituaries

TBT provides basic obituaries as a free service. To place a local obituary in our publication, simply email the listing to obituaries@thebradentontimes.com. Obituaries are published as received in our obits section and then consolidated each Sunday in this column.

William F. Touch, Sr., 85, joined his beloved wife of 64 years, Carol, in Heaven on July 14, 2015.

Bill was born on April 11, 1930 in New York, NY where he grew up with no family to call his own. Bill was a member of the first graduating class of the US Air Force. He went on to proudly serve our country during the Korean War and traveled the world before retiring. He then went to work as a slot supervisor opening both Resorts and Caesars Casinos in Atlantic City, NJ, where he gained his second retirement.

Bill was a strong loving man who cherished his family and the memories that were created along the way. He will be greatly missed by the family he left behind.

Bill is predeceased by his wife; he is survived by his children, Linda (Ted) Welch of Sulphur Springs, TX, William Touch, Jr. of Hammonton, NJ, Ronald Touch of Waterford Works, NJ, Alan Touch of Palmetto, FL, Holly (Larry) Hoff of Galloway, NJ, 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Visitation 2-4PM Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel. Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Graveside in Sarasota National Cemetery. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Dale C. David, 90, Bradenton, died July 15, 2015.

Born in Nashville, Indiana he moved to Bradenton in 2012. A Major in the US Air Force during World War II, Korea and Vietnam as a Pilot, he was a graduate of Nashville, Indiana High School, attended Indiana University, was a member of the Mosquitos and the American Legion.

Predeceased by parents, Daniel and Violet (Moore) David; survived by wife of 3 years, Mary of Bradenton, FL; sons, Mark A. and Dennis of Nashville, IN; step-sons, David Smith of Chicago, IL and Bob Smith of Springhill, FL; step-daughter, Cathy Brown of Bradenton, FL; brothers, Pat of Franklin, IN and David of Bryan, TX; 3 grandchildren.

Visitation 6-8PM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Graveside Services 10:30AM Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.

Memorial Donations made to Alzheimer's Foundation, 3277 Fruitville Road #1A, Sarasota, FL 34237. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Floyd S. Korth, 69, passed away, July 14, 2015 from cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, daughter, Jackie and mother‐in‐law, Ruth Stinebring. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and many loyal friends.

Floyd was born in Chicago, raised in Bradenton and moved to Niagara Falls, New York in 1979. He retired from BOCES of Niagara County, New York. He was a special education teacher for over 25 years. He and his family relocated to Bradenton in 2008.

Floyd was a Veteran and served in the US Army in Germany. He was a member of the first graduating class of Southeast High School. He volunteered for many organizations including Manatee Take Stock in Children, Special Olympics and other educational organizations.

A Memorial Visitation, prayers and thoughts will be held at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 on Monday, July 20 from 4:30‐7 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Manatee Take Stock in Children and State College of Florida Foundation. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Irma “Jean” Chambliss, age 82 passed peacefully at her home on July 14 in Bradenton after a brave battle against pancreatic cancer.

Jean was born on April 6, 1933 in Conway, SC to Jessie Mae and Perkins Lee Jackson. She graduated from Winthrop College, SC and taught school in Jacksonville, FL. Jean lived most of her life in Jacksonville and Bradenton. She loved her family and being outdoors taking care of the yard, surrounding her home.

Jean was preceded in her death by her parents, a sister, Janet and her loving husband, Joe. She is survived by her two sons, Paul (Betty) Chambliss and John (Lisa) Chambliss; her five granddaughters, Carlee (Vince) Colonneso, Dreama (Paul) Wren, Sarah (Chad) Parrish, Rachel (Sam) Deaderick and Rebekah Chambliss; also survived by seven great‐grandchildren, Joey, Serafina and Nicholas Colonneso, Connor and Natalee Wren and Wesley and Finn Parrish and is also survived by an aunt, nieces, nephews and other family members.

There will be a drop by Celebration of Life at her home, 2507 Flamingo Blvd, L‐8, Bradenton on Friday, July 24, anytime between 7‐9pm. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207 is in charge of arrangements.

 In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Bank in Bradenton. Condolences can be made online at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Lawrence P. Rorke, 69, Bradenton, died July 13, 2015.

Survived by 3 brothers, William of PA, Kevin of TN and Robert of GA, 2 sisters, Sheila of NY and Denise of NC.

Burial at Sea will be at a later date.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge.

Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com

Meredith Lynn Lamb, 58, Bradenton, died Jul 12, 2015.

Survived by husband of 19 years, James & family.

There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge.

Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com