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O'HAIR, Jr., Harold William 'Bill', 65, - (d. 02 February 2011)

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  O'HAIR, Jr., Harold William 'Bill', 65 - (d. 02 February 2011)
  SERUNIAN, Fred, 69 - (d. 12 January 2010)
  CRUMBLEY, John Rodney, 74 - (d. 18 Mar. 2009)
 

O'HAIR, Jr., Harold William 'Bill',

Bill was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, excelled in athletics, and loved baseball. He was scouted by the Tigers, Orioles, Reds, and Indians. He accepted a scholarship at Toledo University, but always wanted to be a police officer. The head scout for the Detroit Tigers allowed him to do both. Bill was a dedicated officer with the Toledo Police Force.

He worked out with the AAA Mud Hens in the International League (farm team of the Detroit Tigers) and signed a lucrative contract, but a terrible car accident ended that career. Later, in Florida, Billy joined the 40s softball team and won 3 world titles in 8 years.

Bill played a little golf in Ohio, but the cold weather limited that activity, and it wasn't until he came to Florida for a vacation that the golfing bug took over and he decided to stay. Attempting to qualify for the Senior Tournament at Fox Hollow Golf Club, he shot a 71, but only 3 players were selected. His good friend, Steven Hensley, introduced him to Countryway Golf Club and he and his wife Debbie enjoyed the Friday night 'couple's league.

He took special pride in his achievement of the lowest score ever at Countryway Golf Club. That record still stands today. On July 16, 2006, Billy O shot a score of 52.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Debbie O'Hair; daughter Renee Hughes and her husband Joe; sons, Jon and Jeremy O'Hair; stepson, Kris Gunter; Stepdaughter, Staci Jones; five grandchildren: Brooke, Dylan, Cameron, Brandon and Alexis - (and a baby on the way); brothers Denny, Tim and Brad O'Hair, and sister, Marlene.

SERUNIAN, Fred

Frederick John Serunian of Tampa Fla. and Maine, died Jan. 12, 2010 in a Tampa hospital. He was born on Sept. 7, 1940 in Portland, a son of Ovagin John and Rose Nancy Aloian Serunian. Fred attended local schools and was a 1958 graduate of South Portland High School.

Fred served stateside in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed with Central Maine Railroad for 21 years.
 
Fred was a great athlete who loved sports. As a young man he played baseball and as an adult played softball for the Griffin Club. His greatest passion was golf. He moved to Florida 17 years ago so that he could play golf all year. He hit several Hole-in-Ones, including the first one on Jan. 6, 2001, the date of his niece Denise Dow's birthday.

He was employed at Countryway Golf Club in Tampa as a ranger which enabled him to play golf for free and make many friends along the way. Fred was a lifelong Red Sox and Patriots Fan. He also enjoyed gambling on the horses at Tampa Downs and Scarborough Downs.

Fred was a former member of the South Portland Eagles. He also love pets and would often 'pet sit' for family members that were away.
Fred was predeceased by four sisters, Alice Ferrara, Louise Welch, Eleanor Ames, Florence Holmes, and a brother, Peter D. Serunian. Survivors include his two sisters, Frances R. Parker of South Portland and Katherine P. Westberry of Portland; a great aunt Elizabeth 'Betty' Richards of Portland; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his many family members, Fred was a beloved man who was affectionately known as 'Uncle Freddy' to many of his friends children. He
was especially close to three special friends, Paula Burgess of South Portland, Kathy Mustard of Palm Harbor and Jack Dill of Falmouth.
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A Memorial Service, officiated by Norm Coffman, attended by about 50 friends, relatives, golfers, and co-workers, paid last respects. Norm Coffman offered prayers and ended the service with everyone singing "Amazing Grace". Several people shared memories they had of Freddie, including his best friend Jack (from Maine):

"Freddie would have been a good father..."
"He was very special with women..."
"He loved his girls (niece, her children)..."
"He was Pam's golfing partner in the Friday couples league..."
"He never saw a squirrel or a dog he didn't like..."
"He had a big heart..."
"If you rode in a golf cart with Freddie Driving, you better get in the cart fast, or he'd leave you..."
"Freddie worked as a 'Ranger' at Countryway Golf Club for 17 years..."

MEMORIAL PHOTOS
 

CRUMBLEY, John Rodney

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy; three children, Mary Alice Wyatt (Rick), John Crumbley (Lisa), and Lisa Key (Billy); seven grandchildren, Melissa, J.J., Brandon (Briana), Bryan, Shane, Amy and Drake; two brothers and one sister.

He was a retired food broker, avid golfer, former West Coast basketball, football and baseball official, Jesuit High School sports volunteer, Bible study teacher, and church deacon.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Town and Country; 7601 Jackson Springs Road, Tampa -  Church Building Fund in his memory. Interment will be in Flippin, Ga.