Joseph V. Huskey

HUSKEY, Joseph V., 69, a native of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away May 6, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, E. Warren and Ezelia B. Huskey; brother, Eugene; and sisters, Myrtle Alice Huskey and Joan Clark. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ellen; sons, Warren (Melinda) and Erik (Joy); grandchildren, Alexis, Alexander and Joseph Huskey; brother, John; and sisters, Norma Daniel and Mae Huskey. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was active in Gulf Ridge Council for 26 years and the Ranger at Camp Alafia for 23 years. He retired from the City of Tampa as Code Enforcement Manager. He was founder and the first president of F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement). He was instrumental in bringing Paint Your Heart Out to Tampa and other cities across the country. He was past president of (A.A.C.E.) American Association of Code Enforcement. He was past president of the Peninsular Archeology Society. He was a proud member of the Florida Fontiersmen, Inc. and The American Mountain Men. His passion was for the outdoors and preserving Florida' s history. His greatest love was his family. A funeral service will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009, at Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon, Fla. with interment to be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Florida Frontiersmen Inc. Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 8287, Seminole FL 33775 Stowers-Brandon