Henry Alvin "Al" Brunson

Mr. Henry Alvin "Al" Brunson age 83, of Melrose passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in Gainesville following an extended illness. He was born September 2, 1934 in Savannah, GA to the late Grover and Rosa Lee (Howze) Brunson. Mr. Brunson retired from the United States Air Force following 28 years plus of dedicated service, which included his time as a Drill Instructor at Lackland AFB, as well as a top Medical Recruiter based in Gainesville covering the entire southeast United States. Al also served as Keystone Airport Manager for ten years. Al enjoyed riding his motorcycles throughout the southeast U.S. whenever the mood hit, as well as spending quality time with his friends and family. In his spare time he would piddle around in his garage fixing things and was always lending a helping hand to others in need. Al also enjoyed growing fruit trees, and was very proud of his blueberry bushes. His lifelong interest in genealogy had him tracing his family roots back to the 1700s. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Carol, as well as his brother Leslie Brunson. Survivors include "Als Angels", Tracy G, Traci, Thurmette and Heather; three daughters, Lisa Darnall (Scott) of Adkins, Texas, Karen Pruss (Bill) of Melrose and Barbara Campbell (Ken Miller) of Wesley Chapel and a brother Lee Feller (Martha) of Mechanicsville, Virginia. He was known as Grandpa Al to six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also left behind are several nieces and many additional family members and friends. Funeral services for Al will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Cemetery in Callahan. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Dave and Dana Todd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to Lake Area Ministries, P.O. Box 1385, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Jones Cemetery Jones Cemetery Road Callahan FL 32011 US Visitation Saturday, March 31, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Service Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:00 AM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Graveside Service Saturday, March 31, 2018 1:30 PM - Jones Cemetery Jones Cemetery Road Callahan FL 32011 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176