In loving memory ofVincent Clifford McKetty

McKETTY - Vincent Clifford : 11-16-1916 - 3-11-2012

Vincent was born in Hanover, Jamaica, the third child of Lemuel and Beatrice McKetty. He attended primary school in Pondside, Hanover and received his advanced education at Mico Training College for Teachers in Kingston, Jamaica. He married Evelyn, his wife of over 66 years and together had seven children. For 38 years he worked as an educator, a dedicated teacher and principal at several schools in Jamaica which include Duhaney Park Primary, St Michaels All-Ages (Kingston), Vaughnsfield ( St. James), Glen Stuart - Maggoty. On his retirement from The Ministry of Education he migrated to the U.S. and made his home in Gainesville, Florida. A man of Christian faith he attended and was actively involved at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. As a part of his ministry he sang on the folk choir for several years, served as a lector and intercessor and served on the vestry.

Vincent is survived by his wife Evelyn, his sister Laurel, his children Dennis (Brenda), Joye, Marlene (Alfred), Carlyle, Everett (Nevorria), Carol and Noel (Marcia) and 9 grandchildren, Marlon, Cinque, Camara, McKenna-Louise, Liam, Ariadne, Nicola, Matthew and Marissa. He also leaves 3 great grandchildren, Lewis, Carla and Francis and many nieces, nephews and cousins.He will be greatly missed by all including the many former students he guided and positively influenced.Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE 1st Street, Gainesville. Entombment followed the service at Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue. Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Cemeteries and Crematory. (352) 378-2528. Please sign guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com

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cinque mcketty

GOD Bless you Grandpa

Love

Cinque

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m bowen

RIP my old Principal at Duhaney Park Primary. You led a great primary school in those days. My best to the family and especially Noel who I recently met at the Centenary Calabar Old Boys Dinner.

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Cadesha Johnson

Rest in Loving Peace Great Uncle.

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Wayne

I graduated from Duhaney Park Primary the final year he served (1977). Great memories. RIP