Obituary of Samuel Burton Ebanks JR.

Samuel Burton “Burt” Ebanks, Jr.,  88, of Trenton, FL passed away at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, FL on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  He was born in West Bay, Cayman Islands (British Territory) to Samuel, Sr. and Ivyline Parsons Ebanks.  Burt was a US Air Force veteran, and worked as an electroplater at Aerodex in Miami, FL.  He loved to fish and was a skilled wine maker.  He enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, and playing with his dog “Lucky”.

Burt is survived by his wife Bertha Cardenas Ebanks of Trenton, FL, sons Buddy Ebanks and Burton Ebanks, daughter Anna Marie Day (Jeffrey), step children Freddie Salcedo and Debbie Frieders, grandchildren; Deanna Day, Nicole Catalano, Andrew Ebanks, Thomas Ebanks, Eric Salcedo, Sarah Salcedo, great-grandchildren; Joseph Catalano, Eric Salcedo, Jayce Rodriguez and Aubreeann Rodriguez, siblings Mary (John) Puglise, David (Elly) Ebanks, and Patricia McKinney.

Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL  34470 (352)-629-7171.  Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com.