Cornelia Ann Bush Graves, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

She was born October 7, 1938 in Fernandina to the late James M. and Emma C. (Cauthen) Bush.

She graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1956 and then attended Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C., where she graduated in the class of 1959. She began her career in education as an elementary school teacher in Nassau County.

Mrs. Graves was a longtime member of the Yulee United Methodist Church and was also a member of the teacher’s Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority.

She leaves behind her husband, Joseph L. Graves of Fernandina Beach; her sons, J. Neil (Bebe) Graves of Huntsville, Ala., Bobby (Pam) Graves of Fernandina Beach, and John (Tambi) Graves of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Jimmy (Kay) Bush; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Yulee United Methodist Church. The family received friends 5-7 p.m. Monday evening, June 10, 2019. She was laid to rest in Hughes Cemetery in Yulee, Fla.

Memorials may be made in her memory to the Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

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Valerie Blake passed away peacefully May 25, 2019.

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Dorothy Crews passed away peacefully May 25, 2019.

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Larry Joe Duffield, 68, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

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Nancy A. Grove, 79, passed away Monday morning, June 10, 2019 at her Amelia Island residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Garden of Remembrance Mausoleum at Green Pine Cemetery.

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Jerome Pasternak passed away peacefully May 28, 2019.

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Christopher Troy Adams, 45, of Hilliard, Fla., passed away June 6, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla.

He was born July 27, 1973 in Norwalk, Conn. and attended Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn. As a young man, Chris attained the rank of Eagle Scout, which began his love for hiking and outdoor activities with his family. Through dedication and commitment, Chris’ passion for the aviation industry was demonstrated by graduating with his A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license from Lively Tech in Tallahassee, Fla., earning his own pilot’s license, and actively serving the aviation industry with Piedmont, FlightStar, and Stambaugh Aviation for 23 years.

Chris is survived by his wife, Julie Adams; parents, Herb and Gloria Adams; children, Kasie Lasserre, Curtiss Lasserre, Troy Adams, and Samantha Adams; a sister, Stacy Adams Coburn; and a brother, Shawn Adams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Hilliard with Rev. Josh Tillman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Chris’ memory to the First Baptist Church of Hilliard, located at 15850 C.R. 108, Hilliard, FL 32046.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.

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James Chamberlain, 88, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Mary Jane Claire, 79, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Heather Lynn Cooper, 48, of Yulee, Fla., passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Dorothy Marie Crews, 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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David W. Freeman, 80, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

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Ann Gragg Junck, 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Jerome Pasternak, 63, Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Sheila Gail Beugnet, 70, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2019 at her residence.

Born May 12, 1948 in Fernandina to the late Winston F. and Eugenia E. (Wright) Beugnet, Sheila was a lifelong resident and graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1966. While in high school, she was a member of the marching band playing the flute and piccolo.

Sheila was a creative and much beloved English teacher in Nassau County schools, where she molded young minds in the county for her entire career.

She enjoyed plays, trivia, watching old movies and reading.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dylan Conner, who passed away in 1997, and her parents.

She leaves behind her sisters, Sandra Beugnet of Yulee, Fla., Sonya Mitchel of Yulee, and Sylvia Beugnet of St. Marys, Ga. She also leaves behind nephews, Chris Flood and Daniel Beugnet; nieces, Melanie Flood Hresko and Ashley White; one great-nephew and five great-nieces.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard .com.

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David William Freeman passed away peacefully June 11, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 26, 1938 in Green Cove Springs, Fla., his family moved to Fernandina Beach, Fla. around 1940. He was a son of the late Ernest “Bill” and Ann Lee Butler Freeman.

David graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1958. He served in the Navy from June 13, 1958 to December 30, 1976. In his term of service, he protected our country in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Upon retirement, he returned to Fernandina Beach in 1977.

David was an honorable, kind and generous man who loved to meet and talk with people. He was a loving anchor for his family throughout his life. He will be missed.

David was predeceased by his parents, Ernest “Bill” Freeman and Ann Lee Butler Freeman; two brothers, Donald and Patrick Freeman; and sister, Bernandine Freeman Eleazer.

David leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Eleanor Szalewski Freeman; a son, Kevin Freeman of Fernandina Beach; his daughters, Sherri Freeman O’Brien and her spouse, Ken, of Ocoee, Fla., Lisa Freeman of Orlando, Fla., and  Amy Freeman Johnson and her spouse, Michael, of Fernandina Beach; his brothers, Alton Freeman and Stephen Freeman of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Mary Kay Freeman Johns and her spouse, George, of Fernandina Beach; and two loving granddaughters, AnnaLee Johnson and Kaitlyn O’Brien, as well as several extended family members.

A service to remember David’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. He will be laid to rest at Bosque Bello Cemetery.

The family asks memorial donations be made to a veterans charity of your choice.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Netha Dean Smith Grooms, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully at her home Friday, June 14, 2019.

She was born October 15, 1928 in Hilliard, Fla. to the late Nicholas Smith and Carrie Oxley Smith. As the proud matriarch of the family, Netha cherished the countless memories made over the years. From the mountains to the oceans, she and Claude loved traveling the country in their many motorhomes. Netha was also quite the athlete and enjoyed numerous sports including tennis, bowling, softball, basketball and golf. Watching sports – both in person and on TV – was one of her favorite pastimes! Claude and Netha would travel near and far to watch Laurie and all their grandchildren play sports. She was also an active member of the Women’s Golf Association in Orange, Texas.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Smith Wade.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Jesse Claude Grooms; one daughter, Laurie Grooms McCollough; two grandchildren, Michelle McCollough Lansford and Marti McCollough; two great-grandchildren, Mandy Lansford and Molly Lansford; and a sister, Catherine Smith Johnson.

The family will receive friends and offer visitation at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held directly following at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hilliard, Fla.

If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the American Cancer Society in Netha’s memory.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.

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Viola Mae Johnson, 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Quality Health.

Born in Albany, Ga., Ms. Johnson was a daughter of the late Jessie Mae Hicks.

She retired in 2004 after a 26-year career working at Amelia Care Center as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Johnson; her daughters, Marion and Maxine Johnson; and granddaughter, Tiffany Glover.

She leaves behind her daughter, Patricia James. Viola is lovingly remembered by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Greater Fernandina Beach Church of God with Pastor Jeanette Richo officiating. She will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to Ida Williams and Glenda-Ray Bonds for their loving support. 

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Howard Wayne McDonald Sr., 71, of Yulee, Fla., went to heaven Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau. He was born July 11, 1947 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. to the late Ida Bell and Howard Lincoln McDonald. He fought many illnesses with a brave determination to beat the odds, especially after being told at age 20 he would never lead a normal life after he was in a horrible accident.

Wayne was a lifelong resident of Nassau County, graduating from Fernandina Beach High School, Class of 1965. Anyone who knew Wayne knew he loved his children and wife, but he also loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting with his hounds, and he could tell you which dog was hot on the deer trail by their howls. He loved the woods and could often be found riding in his truck around our property. He loved playing baseball as a youngster. Because of his love of the game, he became a Little League coach and was always so proud of his team.

Wayne was such a likable guy, always willing to help anyone. He had many hometown friends – friends from the Family Tree, the Red Rooster, Hammerhead, the American Legion and his neighborhood buddies.

He will be missed by all but none more than the love of his life, Debbi.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Mike and Ricky McDonald.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Debbi; his daughter, Autumn; his son, Howard Jr.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his family from Phenix City, Ala., Fernandina Beach, and many hometown friends.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard with Chaplain Jim Tippins officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery. A reception will be held at Wayne and Debbi’s house following interment.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made in Wayne’s name to the Ackerman Cancer Center in Fernandina Beach or the Nassau County Animal Services in Yulee.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Rose Mary Miller, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

A lifelong resident of Fernandina, she was born at home in Old Town and spent all of her life there. She was one of 10 children born to the late Charles Alfred and Gertrude Roberts Lucas.

She was a longtime member of the North 14th Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller retired from Gilman Paper Company after a full career there as an inspector.

She loved to cook and made wonderful cakes, pies, and biscuits. Whatever she cooked, it was always good. She also loved going fishing, especially with her husband and sister. Mrs. Miller will always be remembered for her love of her family. Despite having no children of her own, her nieces and nephews became her children. Through the years, several of them lived with her at one time or another.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherd S. Miller in 1996, as well as her brothers and sisters, William Lucas, Maggie Sterling, Margie Wiggins, Bertie Mae Mingledorff, Lillian Fulford, George Lucas, Harold Lucas, and Claude Lucas.

She leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as other extended family members.

Her family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Bosque Bello Cemetery following a graveside funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Her great-nephew, Chaplain Philip Stewart, USAF, will officiate.

The family asks that donations be made in her memory to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601, or the American Heart Association, 7751 Baymeadows Road E., No. 106, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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William Hilliard "Tater" Polk, 73, of Yulee, Fla., went to his eternal home Friday morning, June 14, 2019.

Tater was born January 18, 1946 in Pee Dee, S.C. and moved to Yulee in 1957. He retired from Millwright Local 2411 and was a member of Community Baptist Church.

Tater enjoyed boating, fishing and gardening. He was a Florida Gator fan and also enjoyed watching college football and NASCAR racing.

He was predeceased by his parents, John Lee Polk and Rosella Nolan Polk; sons, Terry Keene and Gary Keene; granddaughter, Cari Woods; brothers, Lonnie Polk and J. L. Polk; and his brother-in-law, Marlon Crosby.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Doris Juanita Polk; son, Stanley "Buddy" Keene; daughters, Judy Sanders (Hoyt), Teresa Crosby, and Sandra Vearil (Wayne); three sisters, Betty Polk, Ann Polk, and Jean Smith; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Pineview Cemetery in Folkston, Ga.

Mr. Polk's online obituary may be viewed and condolences left at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

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Daniel D. Thomas, 77, better known as “T-Bone,” was born June 4, 1942 to the late Verdie Thomas and Isaac Smith and passed on June 12, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of Nassau County.

Daniel  attended and graduated from Peck High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged from the military, he returned home. He was employed with ITT Rayonier and retired with more than 36 years of service.

Cherishing his memory is his loving wife, Beverly Thomas; son, Daniel Thomas Jr. of Yulee, Fla.; daughters, Yolanda Thomas and Lisa Thomas, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Rachel Fussell, Victoria Jones, and Vanessa Thomas, all of Jacksonville; an aunt, Dallie Thomas of Miami, Fla.; nephew, Joseph Toussaint of Jacksonville; lifelong friends, Lonnie Jones, O’Steen Demps, and George Green; and friends, Verna Simmons, Nikki Nix, Rev. Wardell Avant Jr., and Benjamin Alderman Jr., as well as numerous cousins, family, friends, and neighbors.

A viewing will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at River of Praise Worship Center, 83410 St. Marks Dr., Yulee. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the same location.

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Debra M. Davis, 64, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019.

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Sheila Gail Beugnet, 70, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her residence.

Born May 12, 1948 in Fernandina to the late Winston F. and Eugenia E. (Wright) Beugnet, Sheila was a lifelong resident and graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1966. While in high school, she was a member of the marching band playing the flute and piccolo.

Sheila was a creative and much beloved English teacher in Nassau County schools, where she molded young minds in the county for her entire career.

She enjoyed plays, trivia, watching old movies and reading.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dylan Conner, who passed away in 1997, and her parents.

She leaves behind her sisters, Sandra Beugnet of Yulee, Fla., Sonya Mitchel of Yulee, and Sylvia Beugnet of St. Marys, Ga. She also leaves behind nephews, Chris Flood and Daniel Beugnet; nieces, Melanie Flood Hresko and Ashley White; one great-nephew and five great-nieces.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard .com.

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Albert C. Greene, 82, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, June 15, 2019.

He was the son of the late William T. Greene and Alma L. Dean, both of Pavo, Ga. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Yulee Baptist Church.

Mr. Greene is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Mrs. Virginia Greene of Pedal, Miss. Together they raised two sons, Joe Greene (Pam) of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mark Greene of Yulee, Fla. He is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Greene was a soft-spoken, gentle man who always had a kind word and was greatly loved by his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Sandra Banks, 80, of Keystone Heights, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

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Sonia B. Gray, 82, died June 13, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. A viewing will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, with a service following at 11 a.m. Both will take place at Macedonia A.M.E. Church in Fernandina Beach, Fla. with Pastor Rev. Anthony Daniel officiating.

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Floyd Thomas Bailey, 84, of Coral Springs, Fla., passed away Saturday morning, April 27, 2019 at Lighthouse Point, Fla.

He was born March 19, 1935 to the late Frank and Fannie (Allgood) Bailey. He married Marilyn Roberts on May 15, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was employed by Winn-Dixie for 32 years and retired in 1995 as a meat merchandiser in the company’s Miami division.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Fortner Bailey; daughter, Barbara Bailey; brother, Frank Bailey; and sisters, Ruby Henderson, Toni Layton, and Betty Mercer.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Roberts Bailey; his children, Debra Hart of Jacksonville, Fla., Patricia Bailey of Baton Rouge, La., Sandra Bailey of Valrico, Fla., Timothy Bates of Jacksonville, Steven Bates (Tamara) of Coral Springs, Floyd Michael Bailey of Casselberry, Fla., and Cynthia Brocato of Lighthouse Point; his siblings, Doyle Bailey of Laurens, S.C., Gerald Bailey of Spartanburg, S.C., Donald Bailey of Spartanburg, Steve Bailey of Spartanburg, and Joan Hawkins; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, and will be followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Sugar Pointe Estate, 88000 Sugar Point Lane, Yulee, Fla.

Ms. Sandra Elizabeth Banks, 80, of Melrose, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Born in Florence, S.C., Ms. Banks was a daughter of the late W. Moultrie and Mildred Rucker McCullough.

In 1957, she married James W. “Billy” Banks. Through their 62 years of marriage, they would have two wonderful daughters and wonderful memories of their close family life.

As an insurance professional, Sandra was employed by State Farm and went on to own a successful agency in Gainesville, Fla. In addition to her work, she was an avid water ski enthusiast and with her husband Billy and several others in the Lake Area Region founded Gatorland Water Ski Club and Team. Through the many years as an active member, she helped manage and coordinate many of the club’s ski shows in and around the southeast. Every year, she would host the annual New Year's Day party to reunite all of her many friends and family. 

She loved to travel, and along with her husband, she travelled extensively. Despite traveling all around the world, she considered St. Maarten her favorite place to visit. When not traveling, she could be found in Gainesville many Saturday afternoons in the fall attending and/or watching “her” Florida Gators play. To say she was a huge fan was an understatement. 

Ms. Banks will be remembered for her many sayings. While some were funny and some were serious, the one saying everybody who knew and loved her considered to be the most true was “I’m the boss!”

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Banks was predeceased by a sister, Mary Hale. 

She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Billy Banks of Melrose; her daughters, Elizabeth Shuri McSwain and her husband, Mike, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and JoAna Langshaw and her husband, Coleman, also of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Shuri Speed and her husband, Doug, of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; two granddaughters, Lindsy Shuri Pickett and Jenifer Rene McCarthy; and four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ella, Banks, and Kari. 

A service to remember and celebrate Ms. Banks life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Franklin Street Baptist Church, 2521 Franklin St., Jacksonville. Pastor Terry Gore will officiate.

She will be laid to rest in a family ceremony at a later date. 

Her family kindly request donations be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. in lieu of flowers. 

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Mr. Donald Lynch, 70, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home following a lengthy illness. 

He was born in Alma, Ga. and was a son of the late Ira and Zona Williams Lynch. 

After his earlier education, he served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1974. He served in many capacities while in the Army including as a mechanic, a platoon instructor, and a teacher in diesel mechanics. Mr. Lynch achieved the rank of staff sergeant.

He and his wife, Fonda, moved to Nassau County after his military service. Donald worked as a carpenter in the construction trades until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and almost anything where he could work with his hands. 

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Benny Lynch, and a baby sister, Lorraine.

He leaves behind his wife, Fonda Lynch of Fernandina Beach; his sons, Daniel J. Lynch and his wife, Lori, of Lake City, Fla. and Matthew Lynch of Beaver Dam, Ky.; his siblings, Irene Wilbanks of Henry, Tenn., Hilda Nunez of Fernandina Beach, Lester Batten and his wife, Bonnie, of Baxley, Ga., and Jimmy Lynch of Alma, Ga.; sister-in-law, Judy Lynch; and grandchildren, Garrett Freeman, Nathan Lynch, Bella Lynch and Dean Lynch.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home with Chaplain Jackie Hayes officiating. He will be laid to rest in Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Lynch’s family asks that donations be made to a charity that will benefit disabled veterans or those injured in service to their country.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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