Wendell O'Steen

March 2, 1941 - December 28, 2019

Wendell O’Steen, 78, of High Springs, Florida, passed away December 28, 2019. Mr. O’Steen was born March 2, 1941 to the late Orlando Tyre “Jack” and Euralee O’Steen in High Springs, FL. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Florida Rock and Sand in Homestead, FL for 23 years. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church and he was an honorary member of the Gilchrist County Sportsman Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, tinkering and building things. He loved spending time with his family. And did we mention he loved to hunt? He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Hess O’Steen. A son, Russell O’Steen and his wife Bonnie of Fort White, FL. A daughter, Tammy Trantham and her husband Mike of High Springs, FL. A daughter Sylvia Hodge and her husband Bryan of Bell, FL. 8 Grandchildren Brittany, Wendy, Mikey, Maddie, Tyler, Mikayla, Patricia and Alli. A brother Larry O’Steen and his wife Cynthia of Fort White, FL and Mother and Father-in-law Mable and Bill Hess of High Springs,FL and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ralph and a brother Edwin. Funeral services for Mr. O’Steen will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, with Pastor Ricky Downing officiating. The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com