Philip R. Hoelzel, 72, passed away September 30, 2016. He was born November 16, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in Fleming Island, Florida. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1970. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a Safety and Health Manager at NAS Jacksonville which is what brought him and his family here in 1985. He enjoyed visiting various nursing homes throughout the Jacksonville area and he was very active with the Orange Park Senior Center. Mr. Hoelzel is survived by his daughters; Fuji (Mike) Padgett and Michi (Jeff) Bird, 6 grandchildren (Bailey, Dawson, and Kobe Bird and Shawn, Casey and Jessica Padgett) and 2 great grandchildren (Nicholas and Tyler Padgett). He is preceded in death by his wife; Yoshiko Hoelzel. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM Monday, October 10th at Harbor Baptist Church of Fleming Island and funeral service is 10 AM Tuesday, October 11th at Harbor Baptist Church with interment to follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Road Middleburg, FL 32068. Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
