Obituaries 3/10/22

Ernest Morris May, Jr.
Ernest Morris May, Jr., 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 1, 2022.
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-400 www.broadusraines.com

Jackson M. Ely
Jackson M. Ely, 86, of Orange Park, FL passed away March 2, 2022.
roadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com

Juanita F. Henry
Juanita F. Henry, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 3, 2022.
roadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com

Kenneth Cover Koutz
Kenneth Cover Koutz passed away peacefully in Orange Park FL, in the early afternoon hours of Tuesday March 1st 2022. In the presence of family and friends, he completed his life’s journey and stepped into the welcoming embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by his father Herman, mother Madge, and sister Joan Carpenter, Ken is survived by his bride of 50 years, Arlene San Nicolas Koutz; his children—David Koutz, Vanessa Isenberg, and Kevin Koutz; his sister LuEllen and her husband Bill; and numerous loving family members across the United States. Ken was born in Maryland in 1947 and joined the US Navy in 1967, serving his country in the Vietnam conflict. Ken and Arlene married in San Diego in 1971, eventually raising their family in Florida—including eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and countless friends and loved ones. Ken was an avid reader, a lifelong sports fan, and retired electronics engineer with the Lockheed Martin Corporation. Ken’s family held a celebration of his life and God’s abundant blessings at 11a.m. on Saturday March 5th 2022 at Calvary Chapel Orange Park, 1595 Baxley Road, Middleburg FL 32068 with Pastor Chris Fredrich officiating.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com

Donald Edward ‘Mike’ Laflamme
Donald Edward “Mike” Laflamme, 80 (Middleburg, Florida) passed away February 27, 2022. Born to Leo and Florence (Colby) Laflamme on October 18, 1941 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Mike attended most of his high school years at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island until he transferred to Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Florida for his Senior year. After graduation he went into the Military and chose the Navy Branch and served on the USS Roosevelt stationed in Mayport. After serving in the Navy, he returned to Woonsocket, Rhode Island and married his sweetheart Linda (Solina) Laflamme. After they were married, they moved to Florida to live and start their family. Mike was involved with the North Palm Beach/Palm Beach Garden Jaycee for many years, for some of those years he was even the president of the Jaycees. Mike was an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose of Palm Beach Gardens. Mike was an avid church going and he was a member of the Nativity Lutheran Church in Palm Beach Gardens, then Faith Lutheran in North Palm Beach, and when Mike and his wife moved to Clay County they became members of Advent Lutheran in Orange Park, Florida. He loved taking pictures of his family doing their activities, sporting events and family gatherings. Mike will be remembered for his great smile, warm hugs, bragging about his family and grandkids. He will also be remembered for blowing his red horn at his grandson’s baseball games, attending Special Olympic events and cheering on all the athletes, especially his favorite athlete, his granddaughter.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Leo Laflame; mother, Florence (Colby) Laflamme; brother, Leo Laflamme; sister, Dorothy (Laflamme) Whitcher; brother, Norman Laflamme; sister, Bertha (Laflamme) McCormick; brother, John Laflamme; and sister, Shirley (Laflamme) Rainville.
He was survived by his wife, Linda (Solina) Laflamme of Middleburg, Florida; his brother, Ron Laflamme of Marietta, Georgia; his son, Dean Laflamme (Carol Fox) of Tampa, Florida; his daughter, Hally Adams (Danny Adams) of Green Cove Springs, Florida; and grandchildren, Sydney and Bryce Adams of Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 25th at the Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:30 those wishing to attend please arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the service time and please go to Lane Three to attend the service.
After the service there will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at Eagle Landing Club Room at 3973 Eagle Landing Parkway, Orange Park, Florida.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com

Thomas Edward Means
Thomas Edward Means, age 55, of Callahan, Florida suddenly passed away on February 28, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1966, to Charles Edward Means and Marciel Hulst Rogers in St. Louis, Missouri. Thomas later moved to Orange Park, Florida where he grew up. He graduated from Orange Park High School in 1984, then went on to obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree and Business degree from the University of Florida. Thomas enjoyed coaching soccer and had done so for over 10 years. He coached both of his sons at the Callahan Soccer Club. Thomas was an avid Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguar fan. To say he was a generous man would be an understatement. Thomas was loving, had the biggest heart anyone has even known. He was the epitome of the perfect husband, father, son, and friend. Thomas never went a day without telling those around him that he loved them. He supported his wife and family with whatever they wanted to do. Thomas was a proud and prideful father to his beautiful daughter and two handsome sons. He opened his heart and home to many bonus children and loved them all as if they were his own. Thomas was a man who never raised his voice. He was fond of telling his sons about his childhood days where he grew up on Robinette Drive in Orange Park. He found himself mesmerized every time he heard his daughter sing. Thomas was a man who would help anyone at any time without question. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Amyjo Means, daughter, Kelsey Means; sons, TJ (Kayla) Walker, Brendan Means; bonus children, Amanda (Stephan), Bobby (Haleigh), Terrell (Theresa), Daniel (Kristen), Will, Cody, Wyatt, Josh x2, Kerry; sisters, Cyndie, Mary, Tina, Anne; mother-in-law, Pamela (Michael) Tipping; sisters-in-law, Julie (Jerome) Wooten, Rose (Jim) Hammons, Kristina (Steve) Bond; brothers-in-law, Charlie (Jessica) Adams, James (Desiree) Kerun; bonus sisters, Scarlett, Nancy, Tracey (Bobby); granddaughter; due this month, Kynley Ann; bonus grandchildren; Leland, Brantley, Roslyn, Trey, William, Kamaya and Kayden; several nephews, nephews; countless number of friends.
A Celebration of Thomas’s life will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Gaynelle James officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Tom Means Memorial Fund that’s being established to fund scholarships for the West Nassau High School boys’ soccer team. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida, 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

Margriet Annie Verspuij Luke
Margriet Annie Verspuij Luke departed from her earthly home on March 5, 2022.  She was born on December 17, 1944 in Haarlem, The Netherlands to Willem and Maarja Verspuij. Preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, Margriet is survived by her husband Glenn Luke, sons Rogeŕ Jan and wife Barbara, Hans Timothy and wife Leona, Wilhelm Anthony and wife Sheena and daughter Natasja Michele.  Additionally, Margriet is survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved her.  Margriet was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served others selflessly during her 77 years.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00am on Friday, March 11, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4346 Co RD 218, Middleburg, FL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am with Bishop Mikel Gonzalez officiating. A private burial service will take place at a later date for family members. We houden allemaal van je, Moeder!
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000. www.broadusraines.com

John William Moheng, Jr.
John William Moheng, Jr., passed from this earth on February 23, 2022, after being hospitalized with complications from the Covid-19 virus.
John was born on February 1, 1957 in Chicago, IL, was a life-long resident of Florida and of Middleburg for the last 37 years.
Affectionately known to his friends as “Craneman”, John was a hardworking and dedicated family man. John loved his job operating cranes, loved horses and would rather go fishing than eat. He was also a lover of nature, plants, flowers and trees.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gloria (Davis) Moheng, three children, John William Moheng, III, Michael Paul Moheng (Candice), Ripley Seamus Moheng, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. John was also survived by his mother, Juanita Snyder, a sister, Debbie Atkinson, and numerous extended family and friends in Florida and Missouri.
He was predeceased by his father, John William Moheng, Sr., his brothers David Moheng and Scott Moheng, and a son who died at birth.
John left us too soon, but we are comforted to know that he has “gone fishing” with our Lord and Savior.
A memorial service was held 11:00 am, Saturday, March 12, 2022 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Pastor Ken Webb officiating.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com

Clyde Ronald Bragg
Clyde Ronald Bragg passed away unexpectedly at home, March 5, 2022. He was the second child born to Clyde H. Bragg and Della “Dolores” Stack on December 2, 1950. He leaves behind his wife, Deborah (Krizan)Bragg, four children: Shanna Blackley (Stewart), Fridae Weldon (Dave), Katie Terry (Danae), and Jacob Bragg, and one daughter by choice: Charlene Opweb (JP), 5 grandchildren: Connor, Schylar, Miranda, Addison, and Rylan, two sisters: Vickie Bauder and Sherry Hatanpa, two brothers: Terry Bragg and Michael Flowers, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Clyde was an uncomplicated man with a strong work ethic, who built a career in carpentry; his perfectionism and skill led him to be the superintendent and foreman over many, many jobs, including a stint in Saudi Arabia.
Clyde strongly loved his country, supported our military and police force, and was unapologetically Conservative. His strong political opinions often got him thrown in Facebook “jail”, though he must have liked it, as he spent more time in it, than he did out of it. So in keeping with the spirit of Clyde’s passionate political views, we end this tribute to him with one final thought, “Let’s Go Brandon!”

Jerry Nettuno

Jerry Nettuno, 81, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 5, 2022
roadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000 www.broadusraines.com