Tommy Lindsey

Tommy Gene Lindsey, 87, formerly of High Springs, FL passed away peacefully at the Hospice Satilla in Waycross, Georgia on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born August 17,1936 in Chickamauga, GA to Louise and Joe Lindsey. Their family moved to High Springs shortly thereafter where he remained until a stroke forced him to move to Waycross in 2023. In 1954, Tommy was a member of the last graduating class at High Springs High School where he played football and baseball and was even recruited to play football at the University of Florida and by Coach Bobby Bowden at South Georgia College. Choosing instead to enlist in the United States Navy, he served on the USS Saratoga for four years. Following his enlistment, he married Jessie Lee “Jake” Roberts in 1961 and worked briefly with CSX railroad before starting a 35-year career with Florida Power. Tommy faithfully served at First Baptist Church of High Springs including teaching the adult co-ed Sunday school class for 20 years and serving as a deacon. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, golfing, cooking, and Gator Football. Tommy loved his family more than anything and was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jessie Lee Lindsey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Summers and Mary Ann Lindsey, and a brother, Willard Lindsey. He is survived by his three children: Laurie Lindsey Smith, Scot Lindsey (Janet), and Staci Smallwood (Lamar). In addition to his children, he is survived by his beloved grandchildren Stephanie Smith, Jami Lindsey Echeverri (Jonathan), Hunter Lindsey (Abigail), Lindsey, Lauren, and Landon Smallwood; and his great-grandchild Eliza Lindsey. He is also survived by a sister, Joyce Lindsey, a brother-in-law, Bud Roberts (Sandra) and a sister-in-law, Dell Long. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 1 at First Baptist Church of High Springs, 20112 US-441, High Springs. All friends and family are invited to attend. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

Tommy Lindsey

August 17, 1936 - March 11, 2024