JOHNNIE FRANKLIN FUSSELL, RETIRED CHIEF OF TRAINING, FATHER OF RETIRED CAPTAIN ROBERT W. FUSSELL, SR, AND GRANDFATHER OF LT. ROBERT W. FUSSELL, II, E42-B, DIED SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009

Mr. Johnnie Franklin Fussell, 85, of Keystone Heights, died Sun. Oct. 11, 2009 in Starke. Mr. Fussell was born in Axson, GA on Aug. 15, 1924 and was a retired Chief of Training for the Jacksonville Fire Dept. In 1987, Mr. Fussell moved to Keystone Heights. He was of the Mormon faith, member of the Lions Club, and served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Mary Frances (Thornton); two sons: Robert Fussell (Hilda) and John Fussell (Eugenia); one Brother: Billy Fussell (Grace) and three sisters in laws; Ruby Fussell, Frankie Mae Fussell, and Jackie Fussell. Brother in law: Robert Thornton (Mary). Grandchildren: Robert Fussell, II (Rebecca), Holly Futch (Chad) and Katie Fussell (FiancŽ, Anthony Nelson). Great grandchildren: Robert Cody Fussell, Emma Futch, Audrey Futch, David Cardoso, Jacquelyn Walker, and Britney Walker. Mr. Fussell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to the Haven Hospice of your choice. Following the graveside services, all family and friend were invited to gather together at 6778 Bedford Lake Rd., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Viewing for Mr. Fussell was be held on Tues., Oct. 13, 2009 from 6-8 in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services were be held on Wed., Oct. 14, 2009 at 1 O'clock with President Timothy Fussell and Mr. Wayne Doolittle officiating. Burial is at the Keystone Heights Cemetery 7400 West State Road 100, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements were under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com

Pictures taken at the funeral by Wayne Doolittle