Mr. Daron L. ?Bubba? Stinson, 39, of Lake City died Monday, May 16, 2005, at his residence following an extended illness. Daron was a lifelong resident of Lake City and was a 1983 graduate of Columbia High School. Daron furthered his education at Lake City Community College and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Daron was a member of The Lake City Church of God, an accomplished musician, enjoyed flying airplanes, and was an avid NASCAR fan attending all the races in Daytona Beach.

Daron is survived by his wife Debra Stinson of Lake City; his father and mother, Tom and Judy Stinson of Lake City; one son, Thomas Lewis Stinson of Lake City; one daughter, Aeriale Priscilla Stinson of Ft. Lauderdale; granddaughter Mya Leanna, one brother, Travis Bruce Stinson (Cindy) of Lake City; one sister, Tomi Brown (Bruce) of Lake City; nieces and nephews, Loren and Holly Brown of Lake City, Travis Stinson of Lake City, and Telesha Stinson of Lafayette, LA.

Funeral services for Daron will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Lake City Church of God with Reverend Carroll Lee and Reverend Jack McKinley officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation with the family will held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. HWY 441, Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.