Donald Uzzle

Reported 12/18/06, Houston Chronicle Obituaries:

“DONALD UZZLE, 68, of Vero Beach, FL, died Sunday, December 17th at Vista Gardens Trails, Vero Beach. Born in Beaumont, TX, Mr. Uzzle had been a resident of Vero Beach for 13 years, coming from Miami, FL. Prior to retirement, Mr. Uzzle was an Airline Pilot with Eastern Airlines for 25 years based out of Miami, and was a member of The Airline Pilots Association. He was a Veteran, serving in the US Army, as a Warrant Officer and helicopter pilot in the Vietnam Conflict. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, FL. Survivors include his wife of seven years Angela Uzzle; one son, Derek Uzzle of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces, and one grand-nephew. A viewing for family and friends is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th from 6-8 PM. at the Aycock Funeral Home, 6026 North US Hwy #1, Ft. Pierce, FL. A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 9:30 AM, Wednesday, December 20th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, FL Internment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Ft. Pierce, FL Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral home, Ft. Pierce, FL.”

Don attended Eastwood Elementary, Jackson Junior High, and was our classmate at S.F. Austin Highschool. He was active in sports and was married for many years to another of our classmates Gene Watters Uzzle, having two fine sons.