Tuesday, September 18, 2007

CORRECTION: Ryan Mahaffey's Dad's Funeral


I apologize, but I gave you all the wrong time for the funeral on Friday. It is at 10:00, instead of 10:30. I am sending you a copy of the obituary as well, since it will only be in the Daytona paper. It's a nice tribute. Again, thank you all so much for your support.


Leo Hubert Mahaffey "Hub"
Funeral services for Leo Hubert Mahaffey 82, of Bay Ridge Lane, Port Orange, passed Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 at Daytona Beach Health and Rehab, will be Friday Sept. 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL, with Minister Steve Johnson officiating, with burial following at Volusia Memorial Park 550 N. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach, FL, the family will receive friends on (today) Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 from 5PM until 7PM.
Leo was born May 13, 1924 in Xenia, Ohio, known by his friends and family as Hub, he graduated from Xenia Central High School in 1943 where he was football captain of the Xenia Buccaneers, he earned a scholarship to the University of Miami of Ohio, but was called to serve his country immediately after graduating. He received an Honorable discharge from the United States Army in 1946; he was stationed in the Philippines, and was a PT Boat, also known as the Knights of the Sea, metal smith during WWII. He was a member of the PT Boat Preservation Association. Hub retired to Florida in 1985 after 30 years of service with Conrail as a Brakeman. He was a member and usher of First United Methodist Church of Port Orange and he enjoyed golfing.
Hub was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mesie Mahaffey, and his brother Dean Mahaffey.

Hub is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rhonda Knight Mahaffey, of Port Orange, FL, and their two sons; Ryan, of Orlando, FL and Brock of Port Orange, FL, and their three grandchildren; Vanessa, Madison and Aidan. He is also survived by three sons from a previous marriage, Tim of Huber Heights OH, Mike of Cedarville OH, and Pat of Xenia, OH, and seven grandchildren, Jamie, Katie, Kelli, and Kasey, and two great-grandchildren, Jason and Justin.

Memorial Donations: WWII PT Boat Preservation
PT Boats Inc.
P.O. Box 3870
Germantown, TN 38183
Arrangements are under the care and trust of:
Volusia Memorial Funeral Home
4815 Clyde Morris Blvd
Port Orange, FL 32129




The following email was forwarded to me by Amelia Z...thanks. I am asking the Prayer Group and the "ASI graduates" group to say a prayer for Ryan and his family.




By the way that ASI Graduates group name was inspired by Novi.


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MELANIE writes...
I just wanted to update you all. Ryan's dad passed at 8:30 this morning. He went peacefully, just as he wanted. Many have asked, so here are the arrangements. There will be an announcement in the News Journal as well. The viewing will be on Thursday from 5-7 at Volusia Memorial in Port Orange. As of right now, the funeral will be there as well, on Friday morning at 10:30.

4815 Clyde Morris BoulevardPort Orange, FL 32129
(386) 673-5373
The internment will be at Volusia Memorial in Ormond Beach.
548 North Nova RoadOrmond Beach, FL 32174
Rhonda, Ryan and Brock are doing as well as can be expected. As you know, Hub hasn't been himself for the last 2 years, and the last year has been rather difficult for everyone. Rhonda in particular. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate them. Our family is truly blessed to have you in our lives. I know that they are comforted by your love, support and willingness to step forward in any way. Both Ryan and Rhonda really want to have the kids with us for everything, so thanks for the many offers to care for the babies. Madison has always managed to put a big grin on her Papa's face when no one else could. They had a special bond. We know he would want her there. A couple people asked for Ryan's mom's address, so here is that as well.

Please forgive me for the impersonal group email.

Rhonda Mahaffey
810 Bay Ridge Lane
Port Orange, FL 32127

Thanks again,

Melanie

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