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JOSEPH SPEED Obituary
Mr. Joseph Speed, age 68, passed away October 28, 2017 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center. Mr. Speed moved to Gainesville from Putnam Hall forty-five years ago, and was a former member of Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed with the City of Gainesville in the Waste Water Department.
Mr. Speed is survived by his daughter, Camelia Speed, Gainesville, FL; siblings, Benny O'Neal (Patricia), Alachua, FL, Tommy O'Neal (Nancy), Jonesville, FL, Mae O'Neal, Betty Hall, both of Gainesville, FL; grandchildren, JavEon, Breonshea, and Jaivelle.
Funeral Services for Mr. Speed will be held, 11:00am, Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel Seales, Pastor, Rev. Jacquelyn Strappy, Officiating; burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Speed will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, November 17th, 2017 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday at the Church at 10:30am.
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for JOSEPH SPEED
Deborah Wilson
December 14, 2017
May you RIP
Faith Thompson
December 12, 2017
Joseph you were a wonderful wonderful loving man and I thank God for placing you in my life you will forever be a piece of my heart and I thank God for letting our paths cross!! Say Hi to Dad and Mom for Me Love you Alligator Man Always!!
Lynne Jackson Stevens & Family
November 18, 2017
My Sincere Condolences to The Speed Families in the passing of your Father, Camelia and Grandfather, Brother. May God bring comfort and peace during your time of Bereavement.
November 17, 2017
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, may you find comfort from God, the hearer of prayer Psalm 145:17,18.
Tonya Hayes
November 16, 2017
You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. May God heals all your hearts soon
Barbara Gordon
November 16, 2017
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Stephanie & Arnold DeBose
November 16, 2017
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Darlean
November 16, 2017
Mae,my deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family. May God give you and your family the comfort and peace that you will need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Daniels
November 16, 2017
With deepest sympathy to the Speed family.
Annette Smith
November 16, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jacquelyn Williams
November 16, 2017
Deepest sympathy to The Speed Family.
Virginia and James Strickland
November 16, 2017
RIP Cuz.... Virginia Williams Strickland and Family...
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