In loving memory of those who cared to make a difference . .
Albert E. Dotson, Sr.. 5-2-1938-5-29-2021 Born in Memphis, TN. At the start of his career he worked at Sears Roebuck & Company as a stock clerk, then becoming manager which brought him to Miami. He focused much of his civic service on advancing higher education. He was appointed by Gov. Bush to join the Florida International University Board of Trustees and served as Board Chair and was named Chair Emeritus. The university’s pavilion is named Earlene and Albert Dotson Pavilion. He was President of the Miami-Dade Exposition from 1996 to 1998. He is survived by his wife of 62 years. They were blessed with five children and thirteen grandchildren.
Chris Brian Hogue 1-31-1970-9-7-2021 The son of the late Randy and Nancy Hogue. He lived in Plant City. Chris was the H.R. Director with the Florida State Fair. He was a Pastor with GO Church in Plant City. Survivors include his wife; Jessica Hogue, children; Caitlyn Hogue, Cory Hunt, siblings; Kathy Cribbs (Keith), Joe Hogue (Sean Petersen).
Please help us honor and recognize our friends in the Fair industry who pass away during the year by sending their names and Fair affiliation to the Federation for inclusion in the Resolutions passed at each year’s convention and also be included in the next issue of the newsletter. Please include the person’s
Phillip Michael Clark 1-7-1945-10-19-2021 Phillip passed away in Katy, Texas. He was born in Canton, Illinois. On December 23, 1967, he married Carol Ann Aden in Taylorville, Illinois. Phil played four sports in high school, earning a letter for each and was inducted into the Taylorville High School Sports Hall of Fame. He spent 23 years at several Six Flags Parks across the country. He oversaw the development of jazzland theme park in New Orleans, Louisiana, followed by 12 years as CEO of the Miami-Dade County Fair. Phil also served on the Florida Federation of Fairs Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Carol Clark of Weston Lakes, Texas and sons: Phillip, Patrick, Brian and 6 grandchildren.
affiliation with your Fair or company and years of service. Send to floridafairs@gmail.com And Resolutions Chairman Suzanne Holcomb Suzanne@hillsboroughcountyfair.com
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Roberta “Robbi” Davies Giaconne 11-3-1947-11-6-2021 Born in Rhode Island with her childhood split between there and Florida. In addition to a loving wife, wonderful mother, and very involved grandmother, Robbi was a consummate volunteer and community leader. For over 27 years Robbi poured her heart into the St. Lucie County Fair. A Trustee for 25 years, she served as Secretary and Treasurer. Considered the front gate guru. Her nearly two decades began in one leaky shed, she saw the Fair grow, move locations and helped develop into a world class Fair. Every year, Frank and Robbi stayed in their camper at the fairgrounds so Robbie could be available at all times. Robbi is survived by her husband of 50 years, Francis “Frank” Giaccone, her son Anthony “Tony” Giaccone, and her beloved grandson “Little Tony.”
