Mr. Joseph Ronald Heath

January 10, 1943 - October 27, 2020

Heath – Joseph Ronald Heath., age 77, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born January 10, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Joseph Cephus Heath, Jr. and Mary Dolores Thompson Heath. Joseph lived in Baker County a majority of his life. He was known for his kind heart, dedication, work ethic and he retired as a Project Consultant for Florida Department of Transportation for 42 years. Joseph served in the United States Army Reserves for 32 years, before retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2003. Joseph was called to serve as a Bishop, Stake President, and before his passing, he was serving as an Elders Quorum President for Macclenny Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Joseph loved, a wide range of music, New York Yankees and everything Florida Gators. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and was affectionately known as “Pepa”. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marc Heath, sister Tina Heath, and daughter Emma Heath. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Merry June Heath of Macclenny, FL; children, Paul Heath of Macclenny, FL, Staci (John) Staples of Macclenny, FL, Lucretia (Bobby) Padgett of Macclenny, FL, Myriam (Gary) Olsen of Manama, Bahrain, Anna (Glen) Ramsey of, Honolulu, HI, Matthew (Aubrey) Heath of Clovis, NM, Marc Heath of Macclenny, FL, William (Heidi) Heath of American Fork ,UT; and 19 grandchildren. A Celebration of Joseph’s Life will be held on Sunday November 01, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Joe Breazeale officiating and President Scott Hinson presiding. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Ferreira Funeral Services. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.