Mr. Julian "Jr" John Lucero 81 of Florahome

August 15, 1939 - September 9, 2020

Mr. Julian “Jr” John Lucero 81 of Florahome passed away at his home Wednesday, September 9, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1939, in San Luis, Colorado to Julian and Carlota (Cardenas) Lucero. Mr. Lucero served 10 years in the United States Navy and fought in the Vietnam War while serving in the United States Army. Prior to retirement he was employed with Jefferson-Smurfit as a supervisor; he and his wife also owned and operated Nanna’s Café’ in Middleburg and Interlachen where he loved meeting and greeting all those that visited. Mr. Lucero was a member of Oak Avenue Baptist Church in Florahome; he enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandchildren and he was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Kimberly Gillespie, great grandson, Anterious Miller, a sister Alene and a brother Adolph. Survivors are his loving and dedicated wife of 28 years Barbara (White) Lucero and nine children Sam (Jennifer) Lucero, Randy (Angel) Lucero, Carla (James) Thomas, Dede (Tommy) Cohen, Dawn Bass, Debra Ervin, Juannell (Larry) Cunningham, Maggie (Paul) Keck and Lisa (Dennis) Brown. Also left behind are five siblings Virgil, Art, Leroy, Josie and Laurie and was lovingly called “Papa” by multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Lucero will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020, in Oak Avenue Baptist Church in Florahome with Pastor Tim Plymel officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. The interment will be private at Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com