BROOKSHIRE, Col. John 79, of Gainesville, formerly of Tampa died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. Col. Brookshire was a highly decorated war veteran having served during the Korean War and several tours during Vietnam. He rose from the rank of private to colonel during his service and was on the general's list before health issues forced his retirement in 1977. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, six purple hearts and was inducted into the Green Beret Hall of Fame in Oklahoma. Survivors include his beloved wife of 37 years, Dolores; sons and daughters-in-law, William & Glenda Brookshire of Greensville, NC, and Thomas & Renee Brookshire of Orangeburg, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Johnna & John Shelley of Fayetteville, NC; step-son and his wife, Craig & Grace Newman of Tampa; step-daughters, Helene Newman of Gainesville and Roni-Tam Newman of Brandon; 13 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today (Wednesday), 2:00 pm at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Road, Gainesville, FL. 32606. An online guest book available at segalfuneralhome.com.
Published in St. Petersburg Times on November 17, 2010
Published in St. Petersburg Times on November 17, 2010
BROOKSHIRE, Col. John 79, of Gainesville, formerly of Tampa died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. Col. Brookshire was a highly decorated war veteran having served during the Korean War and several tours during Vietnam. He rose from the rank of private to colonel during his service and was on the general's list before health issues forced his retirement in 1977. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, six purple hearts and was inducted into the Green Beret Hall of Fame in Oklahoma. Survivors include his beloved wife of 37 years, Dolores; sons and daughters-in-law, William & Glenda Brookshire of Greensville, NC, and Thomas & Renee Brookshire of Orangeburg, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Johnna & John Shelley of Fayetteville, NC; step-son and his wife, Craig & Grace Newman of Tampa; step-daughters, Helene Newman of Gainesville and Roni-Tam Newman of Brandon; 13 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today (Wednesday), 2:00 pm at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Road, Gainesville, FL. 32606. An online guest book available at segalfuneralhome.com.
Published in St. Petersburg Times on November 17, 2010
Published in St. Petersburg Times on November 17, 2010
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