Bovinette – Phillip "Mike" Bovinette, born on December 25, 1941, in East St. Louis, Illinois passed away on October 28, 2024.

Mr. Bovinette joined the United States Navy in 1960 and was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Mike served on aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and was assigned as a navigator on the A3D Skywarrior heavy attack bomber squadron two VAH-2 "Royal Rampants."

Mr. Bovinette began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration at the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center in Hilliard, Florida in 1964. He retired from the Hilliard center on January 3, 2003, with 42 years and 3 months of service.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Fred William "Bill" Bovinette; his mother, Mary Fitzpatrick Bovinette; and his sister, Margaret "Peggy" McAneney.

Left to mourn are his wife of 54 years, Bobbye Beeler Bovinette; his sons, John Michael (Amber) Bovinette, James David (Miranda) Bovinette; granddaughter, Eliana Bovinette; nieces, Janet Nations and Linda McAneney; and a host of beloved Tennessee relatives (GO VOLS!)

Mr. Bovinette will be laid to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with his family and friends in attendance. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.