Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Hendry County Obituaries - Alex Martinez, William Edwards, William Shields, John Pelham

Alex Martinez, age 78, of LaBelle, passed away December 20, 2020 in Fort Myers. He was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Yokum, TX, to the late Manuel and the late Anastacia Martinez. 

Survivors include one son: Alex Martinez three daughters: Bertha " Birdy" Whitehouse, Anita James and Delores Martinez four sisters: Sulema Carmona, Dolores Martinez, Gloria Martinez and Yolanda Robles 11 Grandchildren & 9 Great Grandchildren 

He was predeceased by brothers: Juan, Manuel Jr., Adolph, Timotheo, and Robert; and sisters: Aurora Garza, Felipa Vasquez, Augustina Garza, and Juanita Martinez; and daughter Oralia Mottu. 

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

William G. Edwards, age 69, of LaBelle, passed away December 19, 2020 in Lehigh Acres. He was born July 21, 1951 in AR, to the late William T and Myrtle Paulene (Moore) Edwards. 

Survivors include his wife: Moena (Johns) Edwards one daughter: Catrina DeVoe two brothers: Darrell Edwards and Farrell Edwards 1 Grandchild 

A Memorial Service is pending Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

John E. Pelham, age 84, of Clewiston, passed away December 20, 2020 in Clewiston. He was born Sep. 23, 1936 in Bonifay, FL, to the late John O. and the late Lennie Belle (Bradley) Pelham. 

Mr. Pelham married Leoda Marie Throop on August 1, 1960 in Belle Glade, Florida. He worked as a watch engineer for many years for U.S. Sugar Corporation and Bryant Corporation. He was a long time member of Clewiston Church of Christ Church. 

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by everyone who know and loved him. 

John leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years Leoda M. Pelham, sons; David and Kip Pelham, five grandchildren. 

Graveside service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., December 29, 2020 in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston

Dr. Charles Reid, DVM went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loved ones on December 18, 2020. He was born July 4, 1925 to George and Fannie Casey Reid in Elizabeth City, NC. 

He graduated From Elizabeth City High School on June 3, 1943. He went to Kansas State University and graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine on May 28, 1950. Charles moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL after graduation and got a job at an Animal Clinic. 

After a few years, he moved to Clewiston where he started his own practice, also marrying Betty Jean Bretz in 1959. He worked as a Veterinarian with many Ranchers throughout his career and even traveling to Venezuela, Mexico and Republic of Guinea researching Cattle. 

He worked with FFA and was a member of the American Brahman Breeder Association. He had his own herd of Red Brahman Cattle and enjoyed working with large animals. 

Charles also called “Doc” was a mentor to many Young Men that worked for him throughout the years. He also enjoyed Hunting with his Son, Eddie and other Family & Friends in Florida and especially in South Carolina. 

Doc was known and loved by many and was always eager to help anyone who needed a helping hand. 

Doc also loved going to church at Hi Haven Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, George Reid, and sister, Jean Farmer. 

He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Betty Jean Reid, son, Eddie (Cathy) Reid, daughter, Kathy Hooks, all of Clewiston, granddaughter, Olivia Hooks, of Stuart, FL., step grandson, T.J. Hooks, Sebring, FL and Marcus Walker, Clewiston, FL. 

A memorial service will be held at Evangel Assembly of God in Clewiston on December 22, 2020 at 4 pm. In Lieu of Flowers a Donation can be made in Charles’ name to Hi Haven Baptist Church, 200 CR 720, Clewiston, FL 33440.

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