Karl Nessamar, 73, of Gulf Breeze, FL, lost his battle with cancer on Monday December 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family.

Karl was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and at the age of 3 months made the journey across the Atlantic into the Gulf of Mexico to the Port of Mobile. He graduated high school in Cocoa Beach where he found his love for fishing. After 9-1/2 years and many jobs, he graduated from college. Karl has worked as a TV Weatherman, Deputy Sheriff, store manager, sales guy, On-air personality, RV Specialist, Movie Actor (best known for his role as Steve in Trepanation), and an associate at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel. Everywhere he went, he brought his big heart and lots of jokes, while making friendships along the way that he would continue to cherish throughout his lifetime.

Karl enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to cook. He was called "Captain Action." He was proud to be a Shriner. Karl was a member of the Masonic Lodge #42, President of the Misfits Unit of the Hadji Shrine, a life member of Pensacola Beach Elks, a Trustee and past President of the Krewe of Lafitte and he was Jean Lafitte LXIV. He lived a life rich in kindness and love, creating a journey abundant with memories and stories he often loved to share. Karl was a Buddy, friend, husband, Dad and best of all, Paw Paw.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marie and Alvin Nessamar.

Karl is survived by his wife, Sissy; daughters, Beth (Pete) Sekul, Jessica (Ferrell) Rogers and Sherry Nessamar; sister, Susan (Larry) Hill; granddaughters, Ashley and Brianna Sekul; grandson, Kyle Rogers; brother and sister in-laws, Anthony & Melissa DeFrances, Jeff & Cindy DeFrances, Alan & Lisa DeFrances; and many nephews and nieces who loved him dearly.

There will be a memorial visitation at 5:00 pm, until the memorial service begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Shands Children's Hospital (Karl's granddaughter Brianna's fundraising page)

https://donate.giving.ufhealth.org/give/f2121011/#!/donation/checkout

or Shriners Hospital for Children

https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home