GAVIN John R. Gavin - a native and long-time resident of Mobile, died at his home on Friday, May 21, 2010, after a brief illness. Mr. Gavin, a retired stock broker, was a board member of the Mobile Civic Center, Crime Stoppers, and the C.B. Newdome Sports Complex. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Marine Corps League, and a life member of Elks Lodge No. 108. Mr. Gavin helped launch the Bay Bears Rookie League, and he was active in the Community Action Group and the Recycling Project of Keep Mobile Beautiful. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sonia "Sonny" Gavin; one son, Michael, and daughters, Roberta, Maria, Lani, and Dorothy. He is also survived by his sisters, Lillian "Tody" Berls (Fred), Julie Ogburn (Pat), and Anne Hinrichs (Dick); and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine. A memorial visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street on Monday, May 24, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Animal Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 50065, Mobile, AL 36605.
Press-Register (Mobile, AL) - Sunday, May 23, 2010