Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr.

Dr. Frederick Troupe Mickler, Jr., passed away in Dowling Park, Fla., on Nov. 28, at the age of 96.  Born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Madison, Fla., to Frederick Troupe Mickler and Randell Robert (Morrow) Mickler (Miss Robbie), he was educated at Madison County schools. After a brief stint at Vanderbilt University, he dropped out to join the U.S. Army-Air Corps in defense of his country during World War II. Serving as a bombardier on a B-24, he was en route overseas for combat duty when fate intervened and the Armistice was signed, ending the war effort. Nevertheless, he rose to the rank of 2nd lieutenant in post-war Okinawa. When offered a promotion to 1st lieutenant in return for reenlist