John Lovick Ley, 88, of Lake City passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family following an extended illness.

He was born in Key West to the beloved John and Camilla Ley, and preceded in death by his loving sister, Cookie. John served in the United States Army/Air Corp as a tail gunner. John and Barbara moved to Lake City in 1995 after John retired from the printing business. John was a loving and devoted husband, and an awesome father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

John will be waiting in Heaven for his beloved wife of 67 years Barbara, son John (Nikki) daughters Crystal (Carrol) and Emily (Ray), grandchildren; Dean (Deborah), Deanna (Mark), and Andrea (Shawn), four great grandchildren; Elaine, Austin, Mason (Cassidy), and J.D., one great-great grandson, Colton and his devoted dog, Russell.

Funeral services for Mr. Ley will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Parkview Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Tatem officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Internment with military services will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl 32025. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.