Mr. Vincent "Buddy" M. Webb Jr

August 20, 1931 - December 7, 2017

Vincent Webb, 86, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving wife and 3 daughters. He was born on August 20, 1931, in Newark, N.J. He grew up in Staten Island attending Manhattan College and Rutgers University until he joined the Navy where he was stationed at Boca Chica Naval Air Base in the Florida Keys. He married Patricia Duane in 1951 and they moved to Ocala where he worked at Certified Grocers and later owned and operated several convenience stores in and around Ocala. After an early retirement, he moved to Merritt Island where he worked at Merritt Island Air and Heat. In 1985, he married Alice Chandler Bone, who taught in the Brevard County School District. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent, Sr. and Catherine Frances Leitheuser and his sons; Vincent M. Webb, III, Stephen H. Webb and his brother-in-law, Leonard Berg. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Webb, his sister, Barbara Berg, his children, Barbara (Bob) Hepfer, Michael (Debra) Webb, Donna (Mark) Hmelar, Russell (Cathy) Webb and Patricia Ramirez and his Stepdaughter, Susan Bone Murray and Stepson, Thomas (Cindi) Bone along with 12 Grandchildren , 7 Great Grandchildren and many other relatives. A memorial service is scheduled at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5555 North Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, Fl 32953. A brief burial service will be held in the church cemetery followed by a reception in Perrine Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Grandchildren: Vincent (Jessica) Webb, Brian Hepfer, Tonya Hmelar, Nicole Hmelar, Jordan Ramirez, Patricia Webb, Sabrina Hepfer, Christopher Webb, Lucas Webb, Mellissa Webb, Brad Bone and Audrey Bone. Great Grandchildren: Tihanna Angell, Julius Gardner, Haley Webb, Nicole Caudill, Dawn Hepfer, Cole Webb, Cullen Hmelar. Nephew: Len (Laura) Berg Nieces: Laurie (Ed) Philips, Kathy (Walt) Dembosky Cousin: Joan Frey Buddy was a strong swimmer and could swim beautifully. He served as a life guard in High School and was on the dive team in college. He made sure all of his children knew how to swim since they were out boating with him many times. Buddy was a true Floridian as his favorite attire was a bathing suit and crocs except for on Sunday when he dressed up for church. Fishing was his number one pastime. He took many fishing trips in the Gulf with his children and one of his favorite places to fish was in the Florida Keys where he caught a 45 lb dolphin. The Coral Sea, a 45’ Matthews yacht, was his pride and joy (besides his children and loving wife). Many wonderful trips were made to the Keys and the Bahamas. He had many dogs over the years, but Dobermans were his treasured pets. He could never decide which he loved the most – Babe, Bubba, Caleb or Bebe. All were rescue dogs. In his later years, riding his trike gave him much happiness, especially when he rode with Alice. He really enjoyed camping in his motor home. Some of his favorite times were trips with the South Florida Winnie Gators Club and the many trips to Key Largo. There is one time in particular while camping in Key Largo that was one for the memory books. While attempting to pull a small boat out of the water on a steep ramp, suddenly the motor home took off down the ramp and sank in 20’ of water. Thankfully, everyone, including the dog, was out of the motor home at the time. Buddy took a lot of teasing about that one and took it all in stride. Buddy was a very hard worker and could out work people half his age even into his later years. He could fix anything too. He was a man of many talents. He was a true family man. He taught his children the love of family and taking care of each other. He also taught them the love of camping and the water. Many trips were spent either camping or boating. He was most comfortable when he was on the water. Buddy Webb was one of a kind and will be truly missed by his family and loving wife.