Live Oak — Nick Early Walker

July 30, 1943 -

April 27, 2010



Nick Early Walker, 66, came to his “journey’s end” and went home to be with the Lord and Savior on April 27, 2010. Nick’s strong commitment to his community was one of his passions.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Madison, past member and Vice President of the Madison Rotary Club, Founder and past President of the Lovette Wildlife Hunt Club, member of the Madison Elk’s Lodge, member of the American Legion Post 224 and an active member of the Florida Lemon Law Arbitration Board under the Attorney General of Florida.

Nick’s passion for his community was only exceeded by his passion for his family, friends and love of the outdoors.  Sharing hunting, fishing and gardening with the ones he loved was his idea of living life to the fullest.  His strength of character was known well by all who were blessed to know him as honesty and integrity were his personal hallmarks.  Another great man, George Washington, once said, “I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” Nick Walker not only maintained, but personified this title.  All blessed to know him have been blessed beyond measure by him; our lives are better because of him.

Born July 30, 1943 in Tampa, his family moved to Live Oak, Fla. when he was six months old.  This is where he resided until joining the United States Navy.  While in the Navy he was stationed at the N.A.S. in Pensacola, Fla.

In 1974 Nick brought his family to reside in Madison where he worked in and eventually owned his own auto parts business until 1994 when he semi-retired to begin working as a watermelon broker until final retirement in 1998.

Nick was preceded in death by his father, Chandler Walker; stepfather, Buford Melton; Sister, Carolyn Jones and nephew, Terry Jones. Survivors include his wife and best friend, Diane Walker; son Neil Stier (Pamela) Cantonment, Fla.; three daughters, Wendy Pate (Phillip) Sylacauga, Ala., Kimberly Dykman (Steve) Gainesville, Fla., Heather Motes (Robert) Milton, Fla.; Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; Mother for whom he had great admiration, Frances Melton; Sister, Barbara Crain (Jimmie); Brother, Larry (Kaye) Walker; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, honorary son, Mike Browing and many dear friends.

To honor his life, a memorial will be held a Fellowship Baptist Church of Madison on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church of Madison, 1997 Northeast Colin Kelly Highway, Madison, FL 32340 or Covenant Hospice of Tallahassee, 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Ste. 102, Tallahassee, FL  32308-1530.  Final arrangements entrusted to ICS Cremation & Funeral Home, Lake City, FL  1-866-935-9273

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Corine Grant Wallace

April 21, 2010



Corine Grant Wallace passed away April 21, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida.

Corine was the sister of Vernell Grant Davis and Leola Grant Williams of Miami, Fla., Vinnie Grant King and Irene Grant Williams of Live Oak, Fla. and Johnnie Lee Grant of Gainesville, Fla.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of God by Faith, 735 SE 15th St, Gainesville at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Burial will follow at Beaulah Hill Cemetery, Live Oak, Fla. under the care of Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, Fla. 

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Perman Randolph Jr.

July 26, 1927 -

April 24, 2010



Brother Perman Randolph Jr., a long time resident of Live Oak, Fla., passed from this earthly walk of life, Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Shands University of Florida, in Gainesville, Fla. He was born July 26, 1927 in Live Oak, Fla. to the late Perman and Lizzie Randolph Sr. Perman attended Suwannee County public schools. Perman received an honorable discharge from the US Army and was a World War II Veteran. Perman and Lucille Patterson was united in Holy Matrimony April 10, 1955, and to this union, three sons and one daughter were born. Perman accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Greater New Bethel AME Church, where he remained a life long member, serving on many of the church boards and ministries. He was an employee with the U.S. Postal Service, and retired in 1992 after 35 years. Survivors: Loving wife of 55 years, Lucille Patterson Randolph; three sons: Tommy (Athena) Randolph, Lake City, Fla.; Bruce (Mildred) Randolph, Memphis Tennessee; Harrell (Earnestine) Randolph, Live Oak, Fla.; one daughter: Angela “Vicki” Randolph, Lake City, Fla.; eleven grandchildren, two great-grand children, three nieces, two nephews, three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, and a host of great nieces and nephews. The family will receive other relatives and friends Friday, April 30, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greater New Bethel AME Church, Live Oak, Fla. Home going service is to be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 also at the Greater New Bethel AME Church. Rev Charles Burke is the Pastor and will officiate. Interment and Military honors will follow in the Eastside Memorial Cemetery. Final rites entrusted to Eric A. Brown & Son Funeral Home.

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Death notice



Leta Janet Lucas

March 31, 1914 -

April 28, 2010



Leta Janet Lucas, 96, Dowling Park, Fla. passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak, Fla. is in charge of all arrangements.

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