Philip C. Nedell Jr., 71, died Oct. 23, 2011.
He was born in Jacksonville and lived in Vero Beach for 66 years, coming from his birthplace.
He was a 1959 graduate of Fellsmere High School.
He served in the Air Force.
He worked as a marine mechanic and retired owning his own business, P&J Marine.
He also was a local commercial fisherman.
He was a member of New Hope Ministries in Winter Beach.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Nedell, of Vero Beach; daughters, Gladys “Skipper” Ellis, of Port St. Lucie, Phyliss Franks, of Peoria, Ill., Michelle N. “Mickey” Servos, of Vero Beach and Angie Hughes, of Sebastian; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Council of Indian River County, 1800 27th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Strunk Funeral Home with the Rev. Nancy Hart officiating.
Military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918 of Vero Beach.
Interment will be in Winter Beach Cemetery in Winter Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.