George Frederick Blue, 55, of Dallas, passed away Sept. 11, 2013.
Blue was born on Dec. 22, 1957, in Kosciusko, Miss., the son of William Edward Blue and Evelyn Blue. He attended the University of North Alabama, where he was in the marching band and earned a B.S. in marketing finance. He joined Unisource Worldwide, Inc. in 1984 and had a successful career as a manager in information technology and supply chain logistics.
Fred loved to travel and was a licensed pilot. He was a member of the Rainbow Flyers Pilots Association for 10 years.
He combined his love for flying and his altruistic spirit by making volunteer Angel Flights to transport patients and their families to medical care facilities.
Fred was a member of the Turtle Creek Chorale for eight years and served a term as the organization’s board secretary.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Beverly. He is survived by his loving partner, Robert McWilliams; brothers, W. E. Blue Jr. of Brandon, Miss.; Harry Blue and wife Vicky of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Sept. 14. The family requests donations be given to the Turtle Creek Chorale in Fred’s memory.
David McClinton, 56, passed away on Aug. 28, 2013. David was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his mother Catharine Rose Blankenship and is survived by his spouse Donnie Caruso, of Big Lake, Alaska, his former spouse and lifelong friend Cathy Green, of Dallas, his son Paul and wife, Stephanie of Anchorage, Alaska. David is also survived by his father James McClinton of
Richardson and three sisters: Gale McNeely of Garland; Cheryl James of Sachse, Texas; and Susan Merrell of Cape Coral, Fla.
Upon graduation from North Mesquite High School in 1975, David joined the U.S. Navy and was actively involved during his naval career with the U.S. Navy Band, stationed in Charleston, S.C. Upon discharge, David obtained a B.A. from Texas Woman’s University in piano performance and music composition.
David devoted his life to music, teaching voice and piano lessons, writing music compositions and working with numerous high school choruses. He was a member of the Turtle Creek Chorale and worked with the other choruses.
A memorial service is being planned in Dallas in December. In lieu of flowers, a David McClinton Music Memorial Fund has been established with Cathedral of Hope. The fund is designated specifically for the music ministry.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 20, 2013.