Patrick Craig "Pat" Glisson

Mr. Patrick "Pat" Craig Glisson, age 77 of Keystone Heights, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Mr. Glisson was born in Starke on February 19, 1938 to the late Craig and Juanita"Skeet" (Dillaberry) Glisson and was of the Protestant faith . He graduated from Melrose High School in 1956 and married his high school sweetheart, Dollie Ann Alderman Glisson 59 years ago. Mr. Glisson retired as a Master Sergeant E8 in the United States Army and served in Vietnam, and also retired from the University of Florida. He loved to build WWII tank and plane models, was a member of the Keystone Heights Amvets, and was a member of Gator Motorcycle Riders. Patrick was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived for his family and will be greatly missed. We love you. Mr. Glisson is survived by his wife, Dollie Ann (Alderman) Glisson; daughter, Melanie Chelette (Clarence); sister, Carol Montgomery (Jimmy); 3 granddaughters, Charity Kehoe(Kiale), Dixie Black(Dylan), and Holly Chelette; 5 great-grandchildren, Kiale Jr., Colin, Cayleigh-Grace, Devin, and Emmalyn.A memorial service will be held at the Glisson residence, 6868 CR 315con Sunday, September 28, 2015 ay 1:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park 5629 SR 16 West, Starke, FL 32091.Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide