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Former Gov. Askew Returned To Pensacola For Graveside Service
March 21, 2014
Former Florida Governor Reubin Askew, who died last Thursday at age 85, was escorted back to his hometown of Pensacola Thursday afternoon.
He was returned to lie in repose Thursday evening f at this former home church, the First Presbyterian Church on East Gregory Street. Askew will be buried with full military honors Friday at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola. The graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to the public.
Askew is survived by his wife Donna Lou; a son, Kevin and a daughter, Angela White; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Children’s Home Society of Florida, Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Pictured top: The body of former Florida Governor Reubin Askew is escorted through downtown Pensacola Thursday afternoon. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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