Semanik, Arnold J. SEMANIK Funeral services for Arnold J. Semanik, 86, will be held 12:30 PM Wednesday, in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, with Rev. Albert Hicks, officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. Semanik passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during WWII as a P-51 Mustang fighter pilot in China, India and Burma; and also served during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. Class of 1949. He was always proud of his service for his country. Mr. Semanik was representative for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 28 years and was Executive Vice President for SEDA Construction Co. for 22 years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Flora Avriett Semanik; his son John Sandy A. Semanik; 4 grandchildren, Kathrine Katie Ann (Jospeh) Carpenter, of Jacksonville; Suzanne Elizabeth (Wade) Taylor, o f Wichita, KS, Tony (Jessica) and Kenny (Leah) Adams, of Jacksonville; 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to services.
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