More detail on this person: Bernie V Womble, 77 Bernie V. Womble Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - Saturday, March 24, 2007 WOMBLE, BERNIE V., 77, passed away on March 22, 2007 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was the eternal optimist and in spite of the health challenges that life threw in his way, he fought the good fight and never gave up. He was loved and respected by everyone fortunate enough to know him and he always had a ready smile and story to tell. From the time he was a small boy he was fascinated with airplanes and pursued his lifelong dream to become a pilot. He proudly served his country and had a distinguished career in the USAF. Throughout his life he established goals and worked hard to achieve them. He enlisted as a private at the age of 17, graduated from Officer Candidate School, and realized his dream of flying various airplanes and helicopters. One of the highlights of his career was his time spent as an Air Rescue Service helicopter aircraft commander. Bernie was a Vietnam Veteran and retired with many honors as a Major from the USAF in 1968. Bernie met his beloved wife, Janet Shuff, in South Dakota while stationed at Ellsworth AFB. They were married for 42 wonderful years and raised their three children in Winter Park. Together they delighted in spending time with their children and grandchildren, fishing, boating, traveling, and spending summers in North Carolina. Following his career in the military, he graduated from Rollins College with a BS degree in Business Administration and went on to own and operate a commercial decorating business. He enjoyed membership in various organizations including the Orlando Masonic Lodge 69, Scottish Rite, Quiet Birdmen, and many veterans associations. Bernie loved his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, and relished participating in Classic Car shows where his car won numerous awards. After becoming a bilateral amputee, he resided at the Orlando Veterans Administration Healthcare Center where he received excellent and loving care and found companionship with the other veterans. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters, Stacey Roach (Alex), Kari Hoffmann (Marc), and Phyllis "Cat" Gorton; sons, Brian Womble (Rosangela), and Scott West. Visitation will be Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 2-3PM at the Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home; Funeral Service begins at 3PM at the funeral home chapel. Burial to take place at 12 Noon on Monday, March 26th at Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Winter Park. Arrangements by Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL. 407-647-1942
Burial information: Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Winter Park, FL
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