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YANCEY, JR., FREDERICK DALTON, 94, passed away on Feb. 17, 2010. He was
born Sept. 27, 1915 to Frederick Dalton Yancey and Bessie Hodges Yancey in
Umatilla. Mr. Yancey was a lifelong resident of Umatilla and a pioneer citrus
grower until the time of his death. Mr. Yancey graduated from Umatilla High
School and from the
University of Florida with honors in 1937. He was a member of Alpha Beta,
an honorary fraternity for agricultural students. He was a supporter of the
University of Florida Foundation and a loyal gator fan. He married his high
school sweetheart, Margaret Johnson Yancey, who predeceased him in 2009 after
68 years of marriage. Fred and Margaret Yancey were recognized as Citizens of
the Year of Umatilla in 1997. Mr. Yancey was predeceased by his sisters, Lucy
Elizabeth Yancey and Mary Ann Yancey. He was a lifelong member of First
Presbyterian Church of Umatilla where he served as deacon, elder, clerk of
session, Sunday School Superintendent, treasurer and choir member for over 60
years. Mr. Yancey was also a member of the Umatilla Kiwanis Club for over 50
years, served as club treasurer and president and was awarded the honor of
Legion of Merit. He is survived by his son, F. Dalton Yancey, III (Barbara);
daughter, Susan Y. Seabrook (Elliott) all of Umatilla; grandchildren, Mary
Elizabeth Yancey of Fairfax, VA, Benjamin Cooper Yancey (Brianne) of
Umatilla, Jeffrey (J.J.) Kenneth Morris, Jr. of Longwood and Matthew Kelley
Morris (Candice) of St. Petersburg; and great-granddaughter Avery Eileen
Yancey. The family would like to thank Reba Carter and all the compassionate
caregivers who helped to provide many years of quality life and assistance,
especially during his final months. Memorials may be given to the First
Presbyterian Church of Umatilla, P.O. Box 407, Umatilla, FL 32784 or the
Umatilla Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 1911, Umatilla, FL 32784. Beyers
Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Visitation will be
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel. A
memorial and celebration of life service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 593 Kentucky Ave.,
Umatilla, FL. Online condolences may be made at
www.beyersfuneralhome.com,
Beyers Funeral Home,
Umatilla.
YANCEY, MARGARET JOHNSON, 94, passed away on May 16, 2009 at the
Lakeview Terrace Retirement Facility in Altoona, Florida. Margaret was born
February 18, 1915 to Rev. Lucius B. and Sallie Kelley Johnson in Hiawassee,
Georgia. Margaret came to Umatilla as a seventh grader when her father was
called to serve the First Baptist Church. At Umatilla High School Margaret met
her future husband, Frederick Dalton Yancey, Jr., and they enjoyed 68
years of marriage. Margaret graduated from Stetson University with Honors in
1938 and served in the Lake County School System for some thirty years where
she was honored as Teacher of the Year. Her final post being the librarian at
Umatilla High School from 1957-1980. Mrs. Yancey was active in the Umatilla
Garden Club. She and her husband were recognized as Citizens of the Year of
Umatilla in 1997. She was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, social sorority and
Alpha Delta Kappa, honorary teaching sorority. Margaret left her beloved
Baptist faith and joined with husband, Fred, and her children as a member of
First Presbyterian Church of Umatilla where she volunteered diligently and
faithfully for the remainder of her life. She was a talented musician and
served where needed as soprano soloist, choir director, pianist and organist,
and moderator of the Women of the Church. Margaret was predeceased by her
parents and by her sister, Doris J. McCullough. She is survived by her
husband, Fred, son, Frederick Dalton Yancey III (Barbara); daughter, Susan
Yancey Seabrook (Elliott), grandchildren, Benjamin Cooper Yancey (Brianne) all
of Umatilla, Mary Elizabeth Yancey of Fairfax Virginia, Jeffrey Kenneth
Morris, Jr. of Longwood, FL, and Matthew Kelley Morris (Candice) of St.
Petersburg, FL, and a great-granddaughter, Avery Eileen Yancey of Umatilla.
She is also survived by nephew Ralph C. McCullough, II of Charleston, SC, and
nieces Sallie Esther McCullough of Pine Island, FL and Permelia LaLonde,
Lakeland, FL. Memorials may be given to the Music Ministry of the First
Presbyterian Church of Umatilla. Beyers Funeral Home is in charge of the
funeral arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, May 18th from 5-7PM at Beyers
Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial and celebration of life service will be
conducted at 11AM on Tuesday, May 19th at the First Presbyterian Church, 593
Kentucky Avenue, Umatilla, FL.
Frederick Dalton Yancey III
[FREDERICK DALTON YANCEY III]
Sugar Lobby Icon “D-Y” Retires from DC, Returns to Florida
by Gary – June 30th, 2008
This news post taken from an American Sugar Alliance communique this week noting
that Dalton Yancey is moving back to Florida to retire after years of service to
the sugar industry in Washington D. C. [as a lobbyist] Some of us have known
Dalton simply as “D-Y” since way back when he represented the Florida Sugar Cane
League. AgNet hats are off to Dalton Yancey and his wife Barbie as they return
to the Sunshine State to enjoy their retirement years! Now, here’s the story
published this week by the American Sugar Alliance:
The conclusion of the 2008 Farm Bill brought mixed emotions for the sugar
industry. There were smiles of relief because the long political grind was
finally over. But smiles gave way to tears when folks realized that Dalton
Yancey, a 30-year sugar lobbyist, had completed his last legislative task and
would now retire to Florida with his wife, Barbie.
Those who worked with Dalton remember the smile, the laugh, and the litany of
anecdotes that could brighten even the darkest of situations.
Ryan Weston, Dalton's successor with the Florida, Texas, and Hawaii Sugarcane
Growers, recounts one of his favorite Dalton stories:
One time Dalton was at a funeral for a friend of a close friend when the
officiating pastor was caught in a traffic jam. Everyone looked around the room
and Dalton, known as a gifted speaker and a lay leader, was quickly chosen to
perform the funeral ceremony. Dalton did a wonderful job and everyone thoroughly
enjoyed the fine stand-in performance, especially Dalton's rendition of the 23rd
Psalms. Knowing that he should console the family at the end of the ceremony,
Dalton went down to speak with the departed's brother. The brother said, Dalton,
that was a beautiful Christian ceremony and thank you, but I thought I should
tell you that our family is Buddhist.
And Dalton didn't just rely on humorous tales to pick his colleagues up when
they were feeling down about the Farm Bill's glacial pace. He would interject
his experience into the conversation, reminding others that he'd worked six Farm
Bills over the years, and that no legislation worth having is ever easy.
His knowledge will be sorely missed in our industry meetings, in the corridors
of Congress, and in federal agencies, explains Jim Johnson, the president of the
U.S. Beet Sugar Association, but his legacy of accomplishments on the commodity
and trade policy fronts will endure many years after his retirement.
Vickie Myers, the executive director for the American Sugar Alliance, said it
was Dalton's unique ability to use his senses his common sense and his business
sense that helped him earn the respect of his colleagues and the greater
agricultural community.
At his retirement dinner held in the waning days of the Farm Bill, Dalton's
peers shed some light on the life experiences that made Dalton such a leader
within the sugar family.
Carolyn Cheney with the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida spoke of
Dalton's spirituality he was active in Faith in Politics and his church.
Luther Markwart of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association thanked Dalton for
his service to the country he won a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in
Vietnam.
And Jack Pettus, who represents the Louisiana cane industry, expressed
admiration for Dalton's ability to keep things in perspective in a sometimes
jaded town there is nothing more important in this world to Dalton than his wife
and two children.
Presenting Dalton a going away present from the industry was an emotional Jack
Roney, who is the policy director for the American Sugar Alliance. You have
personally helped heal wounds, Dalton, with your kindness as a constant friend
and with your great sense of humor, he said.
Dalton, the sugar industry wishes you and Barbie a happy retirement. You may be
1,000 miles from our nation's capital, but you will always be close to our
hearts.
Goodbye and good luck, good friend.