Joseph "Pat" Michaels, Jr.

Joseph A. “Pat” Michaels, Jr., 89, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, March 17 in Fernandina Beach, FL.  He was born April 8, 1928 in Folkston, GA to the late Joseph Asbury “Mike” Michaels, Sr. and Emily Allen Michaels.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WW II.  He retired as head on maintenance at Jacksonville International Airport.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hilliard, FL.

He is survived by his 2-Sons:  Joe Michaels, III and Don (Sara) Michaels; 3-Grandchildren:  Joe (Lacey) Michaels, IV, Lindsay (Mike) Trouille and Lauren (Chris) Tison; 5-Great Grandchildren:  Riley Tison, Lane Michaels, Greyson, Jackson Michaels, Adeline Trouille.

The family will receive friends Friday March 23 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA from 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Hilliard with Rev. Josh Tillman officiating.   Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Hilliard.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of NE Florida, Warner Center, 1348 S. 18th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA