PAUL, Clarence Alvin Jr (Al), 75, of Tampa, formerly of New Orleans, passed away Wednesday June 6, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by a wonderful family he loved, sister Barbara Wegmann and husband Gerald, nephews Ricky and Dwayne and many great other relatives. Al graduated from Brandon High School in 1955. He joined the Naval Reserve in 1954 and began active duty in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Prior to establishing a successful professional photography business in Tampa he worked for the Tampa Tribune as a Printer for 13 years. Al enjoyed dancing, cooking, fishing, water skiing; snow skiing and bowling (State Champion of Florida 1959). He was a member of the American Legion Post 152 and was a Fellowship degree member of the North Hillsboro Moose Lodge 1741. He had many friends and will be remembered fondly for his humor, loyalty, tolerance and great heart. It was Al’s wish to extend his love to all his friends at the Legion and Moose Lodge and also his sincere gratitude to the VA Hospital and LifePath Hospice – Melech Hospice House staff for their support and loving care he received during his illness.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.GonzalezFuneral.com.
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