Derald Lee Carles, Sr.'s Obituary
Derald Lee Carles, age 67, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was born May 22, 1944 in Findlay, OH and moved to Florida 14 years ago from North Baltimore, OH. He retired from Whirlpool, was an avid fisherman and loved motorcycles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam, and also was a lifetime member of the V.F.W., a member of the Eagles and the American Legion. He is survived by his father, William L. Carles of North Baltimore, OH; mother, Cleo Belle King of Estero, FL; wife, Patricia Carles of Leesburg, FL; sons, Terry Smith of Leesburg, FL, Mark Straley of Lescip, OH, Joseph Carles of Bonita Springs, FL, Johnboy Carles of Cygnet, OH, Ty Carles of North Baltimore, OH, Scott Carles of North Baltimore, OH; daughters, Erin Carlton of North Baltimore, OH, Crystal Swalwell of Columbus, OH, Stacey King of Upper Sandusky, OH, Laurie Belt of North Baltimore, OH; brothers, Richard William Carles of North Baltimore, OH and Jeff King of Ft. Myers, FL; sister, Terry Morgan of West Palm Beach, FL; 24 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Derald L. Carles, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444.
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