Francis Lamar Zorn obituary

Francis Lamar Zorn Sr., 75, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, in Tallahassee.

He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief E-9, after 23 years. He has been in this area 12 years coming from California. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Crawfordville. He loved sports. After retiring from the Navy he went to work in Military Civil Service and retired in 1998 with over 20 years. He was a wonderful husband and father and was devoted to his church.

Family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville. Services will be held, Friday, Feb. 10, at First Baptist Church of Crawfordvilleat 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee FL 32308.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Catherine Zorn of Crawfordville; three sons, Michael Zorn of Oklahoma, Francis Lamar Zorn Jr. of Jacksonville, and Wayne Zorn of Crawfordville; two grandchildren, Joshua Zorn and Justin Zorn; and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Loretta Huggins Zorn (Sonny Edwards) of North Charleston, S.C. and Lori Jane Huggins Orozco, North Charleston, S.C.; nieces, Trinka and Terri; and a nephew, Artie.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ophelia Zorn.

Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville (850-926-3333 or bevisfh.com) is in charge of arrangements.