Mr. Jesse James Allbritton, 88, died March 30, 2012 at the Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, FL. after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Lake City and was the son of the late John and Ernie Raulerson Allbritton. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the National Guard and was also a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy. He owned and operated Allbrittion’s Auto Center for many years, enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

He is survived by two daughters Janis Allbritton Lake City, FL.; Cindy Allbritton, Lake City, FL.; one brother Buck Allbritton, Wellborn, FL.; two sisters Catherin Sweat, Orange Park, FL.; and Ida Clark, Inverness, FL. three grandchildren Heather Padgett (Jonathan), Ben Mills, and Ryan Allbritton. Two great grandchildren Tia Allbritton and Matthew Padgett also survive.

Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday April 4, 2012 in the chapel of Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home from 4PM until 6PM. Funeral service will follow visitation at 6PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 U.S. Hwy 90 West, Lake City, Florida 32055.