Elvis Livingston Mansker

1932 - 2017

Elvis Livingston Mansker obituary, 1932-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE

Tampa, Florida

Elvis Mansker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

Transitioned to a new being and has left behind a loving wife, of 41 years, Sue; daughters, Jennifer Herrera, Glenda Almquist (Jeff), And Beth Schatzberg (Ronnie); Sons, John Mansker (Bev) and Andy Mansker; Grandsons, Victor Lorenzo, Joey Herrera, Austin Crespo, Zack Mansker, Blake Mansker, and Cole Schatzberg; granddaughters, Madison Schatzberg, Ashley Ann Mansker, and Sara Ann Mansker. Buddy was predeceased by a son, Reid Mansker; Brothers, Reverend George McMaster and Reid McMaster; Father, Dr. Elvis O Mansker; and Mother, Marie Livingston.



Born and raised in South Tampa, Buddy attended Roosevelt, Wilson, and Plant, class of 1950. After high school, he attended University of Florida until being drafted into the Army, where he became a part of OSS. He served the Army for 3 years. After the Army, he pursued a career at Texaco Corporation and evidentially owned and operated Buddy’s Texaco for 10 years. Buddy never met a stranger, he would give you the shirt off his back. He helped a lot of people in need. After the station was sold, Buddy obtained his real estate license and sold real estate at the beach until his retirement.



Buddy was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was the kind of dad that all the neighborhood kids wanted to come over and go out on outdoor adventures with. We were always doing fun things like going out in the boat at the lake place in Dade City. Just being on the water with the family made him the happiest. Buddy was a great father figure to Victor, Joey, and Austin. Dad would always ask Austin, “What did you catch today?” when Austin would return from fishing every weekend.



He will be dearly missed and his memory carries on in all of our hearts. Till we meet again!





Services will be Sunday, May 28, 2017, 1p at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 W. San Jose St. (across from Plant High). Following services the family will celebrate Buddy’s love for Ice Cream with a Ice Cream Social in the fellowship hall.

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6 Entries

August 18, 2017

Sue, I am so sad... I had lost connection of one of the best friends I had... I am sad because I did not pursue and try harder to stay connected... he will always be in my heart and mind.... he was a gentle soul.......

Jim Tatem

May 27, 2017

Burk Christy

Peace

May 27, 2017

Burk Christy

John & Family...Your Dad was a good man...I'm sorry for your loss, and send my condolences to your family. Sincerely, Burk Christy

May 15, 2017

LauraAnn Hunter

Sue, I was so sad to read the passing of you husband. Please know my
thoughts and prayers are with you. Laura Ann Hunter

May 11, 2017

Monica Monska Graves

Sue and family, I am so saddened to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a sweet man and will be greatly missed. Please remember his spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. All you have to do is think of him and he will be with you. I grew up with all of your family and in my heart you have always been family. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you ALL. I love you!
RIP Buddy

May 10, 2017

Theresa Powell

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Buddy was a wonderful man. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family. Love, Danny & TC

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