Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City

05/10/2026

🤍Happy Mother's Day from our GFFH family.

🤍 Today and every day, we honor the love, strength, and grace of mothers everywhere, especially the mothers of our GFFH family: Brittnee, Dana, and Diane.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day from all of us at Guerry Forbes Funeral Home.

04/20/2026

🤍In this video, Hawke Forbes, LFD at Guerry Forbes Funeral Home in Macclenny and GFFH in Lake Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City, answers an important question:

What drives the cost of a funeral, and how can families plan with confidence?

Hawke explains the key factors that influence pricing, and also shares how we provide full transparency through an itemized General Price List, so you can see your options clearly and make informed decisions.

04/14/2026

Mr. Ronnie Edward Campbell, age 78 of Jennings, Florida, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Clyde Thomas Campbell and Mary Catherine Mitchell Campbell and was of the Baptist faith. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he served twenty years, including a tour in Vietnam, and was highly decorated. Mr. Campbell spent the next twenty years as a firefighter in civil service.

Beyond his dedicated 40 years of service in the Air Force and civil service, he was a man of strength, discipline, and deep commitment to his family. He showed his love through action—by providing, protecting, and always being there when he was needed most.

He shared 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Debra—a true testament to a lifetime of love, loyalty, and unwavering partnership. To his family, he was “Papa”, a steady and dependable presence who made those around him feel safe, supported, and deeply loved. He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Thomas and John; his daughters, Stephanie and Kecia; and his grandchildren, Tana, Krista, Ryan, Cailey, Kaitlyn, and Ethan. He is also survived by his sister: Barbara Bourque of Orlando. He found peace and happiness in the outdoors, especially fishing on Lake Okeechobee, where he spent time teaching his boys not only how to fish and hunt, but also how to appreciate life’s simple moments. Those memories will be cherished by his family forever. He faced cancer with remarkable strength and resilience, carrying himself with the same quiet courage that defined his life. He will be deeply missed, and his legacy will live on through the love, lessons, and memories he leaves behind.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 12:30pm, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with Reverend Dwight Bailey officiating. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Campbell family.

04/05/2026

🤍Happy Easter from our GFFH family to yours!

✝ He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. — Matthew 28:6

🤍This Easter, we are reminded that even in life’s hardest moments, hope is never lost. May the promise of new life bring comfort and renewal to you and your loved ones.

Wishing you a blessed Easter from our GFFH family to yours.

04/02/2026

Robert Oscar “Bobby” Bell, 82 of Branford, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after an extended illness under the care of the Haven Hospice - Suwannee Valley Hospice Center.

Bobby worked most of his life operating heavy equipment, cutting timber for Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed fishing on the river and loved to have a good time with family and friends. You could often find him in his yard, tinkering on tools or equipment, even if there wasn’t anything wrong with it.

He was born in Jasper on May 25, 1943 to Clifford and Ema (King) Bell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Sarah Norman, Betty Mercer, Mary Conger, Margaret “Toni” Alford, Clifford “Ebo” Bell, and Ernest Bell; daughter, Regina Kemp; and a grandson, Kyle Newmans.

He leaves behind his son, Robert “Boo” (Nadia) Bell of Lake City; grandchildren, Korey Newmans, Kaleb Newmans, Lacey Bell, Bradley Bell, Tristan Riley; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Kylie, Brynnleigh, Holdyn, Hydi, and Kazely Newmans.

The family will gather with friends on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City.

Hawke M.T. Forbes and the staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home are honored to assist the Bell family with arrangements.

03/28/2026

🤍Happy Birthday, Dana Forbes!

Today we celebrate someone who brings so much heart to Guerry Forbes Funeral Home in Lake City. As a Funeral Assistant, Dana is a steady source of compassion and comfort for the families we serve. Beyond her work, Dana is also the proud mother of one of our fearless leaders, Hawke Forbes!

🥳Join us in wishing Dana a wonderful birthday filled with love and joy!

03/27/2026

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Townsend, a forty-year Jacksonville resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Mrs. Townsend was a respiratory therapist employed by Baptist Medical Center for thirty-seven years at the time of her retirement in 2024. She was an avid gardener, loved to read, and was a diehard Jacksonville Jaguars fan. A proud grandmother, she was devoted to her family.

Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband of forty-three years: Paul D. Townsend Jr. of Jacksonville; son: Jon (Christina) Townsend of Yulee, Florida: daughters: LaQuae Everett of Jacksonville and Sarah (Chase) Owens of Atlanta, Georgia; parents: Manuel and Mary Starling of Branford, Florida; grandchildren: Palmer Grace Owens and Theodore Paul Owens; brother: Guy (Jenene) Starling of Mayo, Florida; and sister: Teresa (Danny) Conger of McAlpin, Florida.

Funeral services to honor her life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida 32025 with Reverend Garland Scott officiating. Interment will follow the service at Maypop Cemetery, SE CR 420, Mayo, Florida 32066. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the funeral home. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Townsend family.

03/27/2026

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03/17/2026

Mr. David Edward Rogers, a twenty-five-year Lake City resident and formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Mr. Rogers was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late William Loren and Margaret McFarland Rogers. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Rogers dedicated twenty-four years of his life to military service. He served honorably in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During his distinguished career, he earned the Bronze Star and retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Upon his military retirement, he worked for many years as a security guard. In his free time, he enjoyed playing poker and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years: Rosemary Rogers of Lake City; daughters: Jennifer Playfair of Gainesville, Christian Rogers of Columbus, GA, Pamela, Paula, and Pattie; grandchildren: Laura, Chasity, Andrew, Kaitlyn, Shane, Shelby, and Kaitlyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Damon Rogers, brothers: Steve, Joe, and Bill, and sisters: Marie and Gloria.

Funeral services, with military honors, will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 145 SW Sweetbreeze Drive, Lake City, Florida with Pastor Joy Bolander officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Rogers will be laid to rest, privately, at Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida. The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Rogers family.

03/17/2026

🤍Our GFFH family wants to wish a very Happy Birthday to Diane Guerry, better known as Nana!

Nana, your love has reached far beyond your own family. Through the countless hams you prepared for families during their hardest days, you have shown the kind of care that leaves a lasting mark on those who have met you.

🥳Join us in wishing Nana a day filled with love and blessings!

03/15/2026

🤍One of the greatest gifts you can leave your family is clarity during one of life’s most difficult moments.

In this video, Hawke Forbes answers another one of the most common questions we hear:

When is the best time to plan a funeral?