Mr. Michael David Richmond

January 17, 1992 - June 14, 2020

Richmond – Michael David Richmond, age 28, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on June 14, 2020 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Michael was born on January 17, 1992 to Linda “Lynn” Louise Watkins and the late Ronald David Richmond. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and graduated from Baker County High School in 2010. Shortly after graduating, Michael pursued a career in aviation. He was a Fuel Cell Mechanic for many years at Boeing Company and NSA Jacksonville. He was truly passionate about airplanes and was only a day away from receiving his flying license. Michael was currently employed at Cool Air in Jacksonville as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America where he enjoyed volunteering. Michael loved being outdoors, hunting and camping. He was an avid gun collector who enjoyed target practice, but more than anything, Michael loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandmother, Patricia Richmond; and his maternal grandfather who was like a father, Edward “Wally” Watkins. Michael is survived by his loving mother, Lynn Rodriguez of Central Point, OR; his maternal grandmother, Estelle “Louise” Watkins of Macclenny, FL; paternal grandfather, Quinton Richmond of Clearwater Beach, FL; brothers, Aaron, Freedom, and Jackson Rodriguez; sister, Samantha Rodriguez; uncle, Larry Richmond; aunt, Carol; along with many extended family members Michael loved. A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held as a Zoom Service on June 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. To connect directly thru browser: https://zoom.us/j/91700656572?pwd=VW9wNUo1VFUyUDdnWDQyR0N1OE9vQT09 To connect using the Zoom App: Meeting ID: 917 0065 6572 Password: 662134 If you do not have the internet and are connecting via phone*: Call 312-626-6799 or 929-205-6099 or 346-248-7799 At the prompts: Meeting ID: 917 0065 6572 Participant ID: 662134 Password: 662134 *Please note that depending on system availability this option may not be available. 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.