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L. Earl Bramlett

In loving memory of L. Earl Bramlett (Coach), age 86, of Crystal River, Florida, who went to be with The Lord on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home.

Earl was born on August 16, 1938, in Rockmart, Georgia to William and Annie Dee (Cagle) Bramlett. He moved with his family to Crystal River in 1985 from Lafayette, Georgia. He was a retired teacher, coach and a member of the Crystal River Church of God.

Earl is survived by his two children, Paige Bramlett and his wife Beth; and Megan Bramlett Hathorn and her husband Jon; his six grandchildren, Ben, Bella, Josh, Jackson, Ciara and Jalena; his sister-in-law Joann Coates; and his grandpup Cane. He was proceeded in death by his wife Cathie; parents William and Annie Dee Bramlett; his brothers John and William Bramlett; and his daughter-in-law Brandy Bramlett. 

Earl was a graduate of Rockmart High School and attended the University of Georgia before transferring to the University of Tampa where he met and married his wife Cathie on June 18, 1962. Earl earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Tampa before returning to Georgia to complete his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. 

His love of football led him to pursue a career in coaching which began at the collegiate level. He transitioned to coaching High School Football as his truest passion was developing youth and it was also better suited for him to start a family with his loving wife Cathie. During his illustrious career as an Educator and Coach, he received multiple awards including induction into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame (2007), State of Florida Coach of the Year, State of Georgia Coach of the Year, and multiple Conference and District Coach of the Year accolades.

He was also selected to participate as a coach for the State of Florida in the Florida-Georgia High School All Star Game. As a high school Head Football Coach, Earl had the honor of leading multiple programs he was involved with to undefeated regular seasons and guiding many teams into the post season. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) where he, along with his wife Cathie, advocated for the progression of Title IX and was instrumental in compelling the FHSAA to recognize cheerleading as a sport. 

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Those that spent time with Earl knew him to be tough but fair, an inspirational mentor, a coach at life, a loyal friend and an overall selfless person who had unwavering love for his family. Most of all he was a Husband, Daddy, and Grandfather.

You will be loved and missed in our hearts always. You are now rejoicing at the right hand of The Father and reunited with Momma and your loved ones. You have left us a lasting legacy and have instilled in us what it takes to be a winner at life! “What’s the word….PRIDE!” 

The family will be receiving friends Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crystal River Church of God located at 1280 NW 12th Ave., Crystal River, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday November 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Crystal River Church of God and live streamed on the funeral home face book page www.facebook.com/bfhandc. 

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Graveside services will be at Rose Hill Cemetery located in Rockmart, Georgia on Monday November 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joey Davidson officiating.

Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in Lecanto, Florida is overseeing the arrangements. In lieu of flowers you may make a monetary donation in Earl’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family encourages those who attend Earl’s Celebration of Life to wear their school colors. 

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of local arrangements for Mr. L. Earl Bramlett.

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Daniel Zych

February 5, 2026
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By Kevin The Editor

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Daniel John Zych was born 7/9/1952 and passed away on 1/30/2026, at the age of 73. He usually went by Dan, but was Danny to family and friends. He was born in Delaware to a mother of English and Irish heritage, and a father of Eastern European roots. His name, Daniel, came from his mother’s favorite song, “Oh, Danny Boy,” set to the beloved “Londonderry Air.” From the very beginning, music and meaning were woven into his life.

In his younger years, he was a true surf bum in Cocoa Beach, Florida, drawn to the ocean and the freedom it represented. It was there, during spring break from college, that he met his future wife, Ila Mildred “Millie” Zych. That meeting would shape the rest of his life.

Daniel was a hardworking man whenever his health allowed. Over the years, he worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), ran and co-owned a gas station with his brother, apprenticed as a pad mechanic at NASA-following in his father’s footsteps- briefly helped build airplanes at Lockheed Martin, contributed to the foundation of several buildings as an ironworker, served as a stock clerk and Produce Manager at a grocery store, and in retirement, shelved books at the local library. He also frequently volunteered time during his retirement years at local food banks – unpacking donations, shelving books and organizing cans.

He will be remembered as the cook of the household, a storyteller who told the very best bedtime stories, and a grandfather who carried that tradition forward by writing books for his grandchildren. He played piano and guitar entirely by ear, often filling rooms with music for family and friends. He sang his daughters to sleep, especially cherishing the song “If I Had a Little Tiny Fiddle.” His daughters lovingly called him “Big Bog,” and he called them his “baby bogs” after tucking them in at night-small moments that became lifelong memories.

Though he was not a wealthy man, he was a collector, a hobbyist, and a dreamer. Daniel loved cars and motorcycles. In retirement, he once purchased a Harley-Davidson outright, determined to make riding it his “last hurrah.” His imagination was different than reality and he later gifted the bike to his son-in-law. That mix of impulsiveness, passion and generosity was part of who he was.

He valued health and fitness, followed regimented eating habits, and found peace in gardening. He struggled with mental illness, but instead of hiding from it he worked to understand and survive it. Often, you would find him with his nose in a book or an ink pen in hand, learning something new or writing stories and poems. He was liberal in his views, highly intelligent, and deeply engaging-someone you could talk to for hours.

Daniel is survived by his siblings Jim Zych and Patsy Zaffrey, as well as his daughters, Kimberly Weiser of Alexandria, Virginia, and Kelly Turner of Decatur, Georgia.

Daniel lived a life of creativity, struggle, love, and resilience. He was imperfect, complicated, and deeply loved-and he will be remembered for the warmth he gave, the stories he told, and the love he held for his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), supporting mental health care and services for those living with schizophrenia.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Daniel Zych.

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