L.J. Lord, 80, of San Mateo passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home after an extended illness.
L.J. was born in Trenton, FL on June 13, 1933 to the late William Carlos and Essie Mae Lord. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1949. L.J. then went into the US Navy, where he served his country for 4 years and extensively traveled the world.
He worked with the Department of Transportation of Florida for 42 years. He was the assistant resident engineer before he retired and project engineer when he built the now present Palatka Memorial Bridge. He attended Dunn's Creek Baptist Church. After he retired he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Armetha Lord Cain.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ceretha Hall Lord, a son, William J. Lord, daughters, Peggy Lord Cone, and Jeanne Lord Howton (Lester), a brother, Elvin Lord, sister, Gwendlyn Gillette, grandchildren David Cone, Leann Sweat, Heather Chambliss (Chris), Jessica Lord, Matthew Cone, Katie Howton, Jared Kight, great grandchildren, Kyndal Sweat, Mikah Lord, Caden Chambliss, Hadley Chambliss, Sydney Lord and Trevor Lord, along with multiple nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bro. Ron Moore, Bro. Bill Wing and Bro. Terry Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Bostwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
L.J. was born in Trenton, FL on June 13, 1933 to the late William Carlos and Essie Mae Lord. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1949. L.J. then went into the US Navy, where he served his country for 4 years and extensively traveled the world.
He worked with the Department of Transportation of Florida for 42 years. He was the assistant resident engineer before he retired and project engineer when he built the now present Palatka Memorial Bridge. He attended Dunn's Creek Baptist Church. After he retired he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Armetha Lord Cain.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ceretha Hall Lord, a son, William J. Lord, daughters, Peggy Lord Cone, and Jeanne Lord Howton (Lester), a brother, Elvin Lord, sister, Gwendlyn Gillette, grandchildren David Cone, Leann Sweat, Heather Chambliss (Chris), Jessica Lord, Matthew Cone, Katie Howton, Jared Kight, great grandchildren, Kyndal Sweat, Mikah Lord, Caden Chambliss, Hadley Chambliss, Sydney Lord and Trevor Lord, along with multiple nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bro. Ron Moore, Bro. Bill Wing and Bro. Terry Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Bostwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
L.J. Lord, 80, of San Mateo passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home after an extended illness.
L.J. was born in Trenton, FL on June 13, 1933 to the late William Carlos and Essie Mae Lord. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1949. L.J. then went into the US Navy, where he served his country for 4 years and extensively traveled the world.
He worked with the Department of Transportation of Florida for 42 years. He was the assistant resident engineer before he retired and project engineer when he built the now present Palatka Memorial Bridge. He attended Dunn's Creek Baptist Church. After he retired he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Armetha Lord Cain.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ceretha Hall Lord, a son, William J. Lord, daughters, Peggy Lord Cone, and Jeanne Lord Howton (Lester), a brother, Elvin Lord, sister, Gwendlyn Gillette, grandchildren David Cone, Leann Sweat, Heather Chambliss (Chris), Jessica Lord, Matthew Cone, Katie Howton, Jared Kight, great grandchildren, Kyndal Sweat, Mikah Lord, Caden Chambliss, Hadley Chambliss, Sydney Lord and Trevor Lord, along with multiple nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bro. Ron Moore, Bro. Bill Wing and Bro. Terry Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Bostwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
L.J. was born in Trenton, FL on June 13, 1933 to the late William Carlos and Essie Mae Lord. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1949. L.J. then went into the US Navy, where he served his country for 4 years and extensively traveled the world.
He worked with the Department of Transportation of Florida for 42 years. He was the assistant resident engineer before he retired and project engineer when he built the now present Palatka Memorial Bridge. He attended Dunn's Creek Baptist Church. After he retired he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Armetha Lord Cain.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ceretha Hall Lord, a son, William J. Lord, daughters, Peggy Lord Cone, and Jeanne Lord Howton (Lester), a brother, Elvin Lord, sister, Gwendlyn Gillette, grandchildren David Cone, Leann Sweat, Heather Chambliss (Chris), Jessica Lord, Matthew Cone, Katie Howton, Jared Kight, great grandchildren, Kyndal Sweat, Mikah Lord, Caden Chambliss, Hadley Chambliss, Sydney Lord and Trevor Lord, along with multiple nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bro. Ron Moore, Bro. Bill Wing and Bro. Terry Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Bostwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
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