ZOELLER, John, 77, of Valrico formerly of Elmont, N.Y., went to be with the Lord June 12, 2016. John graduated from Oneonta High School class of 1959 and then proceeded to study accounting at Albany Business College. After his studies in accounting John was hired for Bendix Corporation in N. Y., and married Nancy Knight. In 1980 John and his family moved to Brandon, Fla. where he started a small mobile home repair business. This brought him great enjoyment working with his tools and meeting new people. He was a hardworking man. Later on in life John wanted to work for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department. He was hired as a deputy and served 23 years with the department. Always enjoying his co-workers and serving the county. John also enjoyed fixing things around the house, yard sales, swimming, going to the beach and Disney World with his family. A gentle loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend he will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Pam Smith; grandson, Preston; and many extended family members. A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to be held in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Undilla, N.Y.
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