Mr. Ward Jerry Weeks, age 86, of Lake City, Florida died Saturday, May 2, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following a long illness. He had resided in Lake City all of his life and was the son of the late Ashton and Basil Ward Weeks. He retired from the road construction department of the Florida Department of Transportation. He was a member of the First Full Gospel Church of Lake City. He enjoyed working in his yard, hunting and most of all his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Fulford Weeks. He is survived by one sister, Melba Aldriage of Jacksonville, Florida: Brother-in-law, Ronald Otto Brooks of Lake City, Fla.: A dear and special friend, Syble Register of Lake City, Fla.: Step-children, Darlene Fulford, Lanny Fulford(Brenda), Jim Fulford(Pat), Larry Fulford(Cindy), Don Fulford(Fay), Gary Fulford(Sharon), Lisa Mote(Pat) and Devin, 25 grandchildren a multitude of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Thursday, May 7, in the First Full Gospel Church with Rev. Stan Ellis, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Columbia County, Florida. Visitation and gathering with the family will be from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 41 South, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida. A special thanks to Haven Hospice and staff for the care given to Mr. Weeks. www.guerryfuneralhome.net