Capt William Thomas Valentine

Capt William Thomas Valentine, Florida Marine Patrol, ret., 73, died Monday, Mar. 21, 2011 in Inverness, FL. Born Aug. 14, 1937 in Spring Hope, NC, son of the late Bruce and Thelma (Lamn) Valentine. Capt Valentine retired after 32 years of service with the Florida Marine Patrol in Miami and Citrus County. While working in Miami he was also associated with Blue Lighting. He moved to this area 15 years ago from Miami and after retiring he volunteered to serve as Police Chief for the City of White Springs while their chief served in Iraq. He was a member of the Crystal River Church Of God and coordinator for Citrus County sky warn.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Susan Culpepper.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Patricia F. Valentine of Crystal River; son Robert Thompson of Franklin, NC; daughters Mary Elaine Damers of Miami and Linda Louise Valentine of Newnan, GA; brother Robert Valentine of Nashville, NC; 3 grandchildren Christian, Courtney and Jacob. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Crystal River Church of God Good Samaritan, 2180 NW 12th Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428.

Wilder Funeral Home assisting the family with private services. Condolence may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com