John S. Bachman III, 75, of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th at his home. He was born in Rome, GA, but lived most of his life in Tampa. After attending boarding school in Georgia, he completed his education at the University of Georgia. John was an avid golfer from an early age and was able to do what he loved for almost 20 years at Bay Palms Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Rochelle Cleveland. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bachman Walden; and granddaughters, Haley Jane and Lowry Elizabeth Walden. There will be a gathering on Tuesday, Feb 25th at 10:30am with a memorial service to follow at 11am at Blount & Curry MacDill, 605 S. MacDill Ave. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to to either Deerfield Windsor School or Young Life of Albany http://give.ylalbanylee.org/ , both of which his granddaughters are affiliated with.
