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James A. DeSue of Lake Butler, transitioned November 15, 2019. He retired form Florida Department of Corrections. He's survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sandra Jefferson; loving children, Celena DeSue and Devin Jefferson, all of Lake Butler, FL; grandsons, Trestin and Christian Durant; a sister, Norma Robinson (Alphonso), Starke, FL; brothers, Deacon Jerry Murphy (Annie), Florahome, FL, Rev. Clarence DeSue, Jr. (Fatha) and Arthur DeSue, all of Starke, FL; devoted uncle, Rev. Dr. Thomas DeSue (Lonnie), Jacksonville, FL; loving aunt, Margaret DeSue, Starke, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing on Friday, November 22, 2019, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Little Rock Church, 375 SE 7th Ave., Lake Butler, FL, Rev. Al Murray Pastor. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at True Vine Outreach Ministries, 422 St. Clair Street, Starke, FL, Elder Ross Chandler, Pastor, Rev. Carl D. Tyson, Presiding, Rev. Alvin Greene, Eulogist. Viewing on Saturday at True Vine Outreach Ministries 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. No viewing after eulogy. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
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Wk Thomas
November 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss james was a great freind and a great colleague.
Cleophus Mathews
November 22, 2019
I"M TRULY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND REMEMBER THAT GOD QUALIFIED ALL CALLS AND GOD IS TO WISE TO MAKE A MISTAKE AND LETS US TRY AND LEAN ON GOD IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES KNOWING THAT HE WILL NEVER FORSAKES YOUR FAMILY
Pamela Boswell
November 22, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Love you guys
Nadine Cummings
November 21, 2019
My condolences go out to all the family members and friends. He will truly be missed. Stay strong and rest assured that God will always be with you all.
Carolyn Spooner
November 21, 2019
We will be lifting the family up in prayer. May the precious memories you have comfort your hearts. God is with you, he will never leave you or forsake you.
Gloria Harrison
November 21, 2019
Celena Desue and family, our sincere thoughts and prayers are sent to you & the family. In your darkest hour know that our father in heaven is with you forever and ever. Let not your heart be troubled St. John 14:1
Niky Hedrick
November 21, 2019
Prayers for peace, I love y'all
Roe&Cindy Vinson
November 21, 2019
Baby girl please remember that God is always with you to give you the strength to endure. Much love from our household to yours. So sorry for your loss. Mama and Daddy Vinson ❤❤❤
Amy Foster
November 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss, may the Lord comfort your hearts. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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