THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

James Albert "Jim" Burnsed, 72, of Francis, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at home following an extended illness. Born in Gainesville and a native of Bunnell, he resided in Francis for the last 26 years.

He was an accomplished athlete at Bunnell High School and played football for Lees-McRae College in North Carolina. Jim was an avid sportsman throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as breeding and training quarter horses and Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dogs.

Jim worked as a lineman and later as a supervisor with Florida Power and Light Corp. retiring after 32 years of service. He was a member of Francis Baptist Church and the NALC (National Association of Louisiana Catahoulas).

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Lane Burnsed.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Ginny Burnsed of Francis, a son, James A. Burnsed, Jr. and his wife Iola of Bunnell, a daughter, Cristy Crain of Flagler Beach, step-children, Jeff Motes and wife Gwen and Scott Motes and wife Missy, all of Francis, a brother, Jerry Burnsed of Seville and 12 grandchildren, Leah Burnsed, Lacy Burnsed, Luke Burnsed, Cassie Crain, Chance Crain, Brandon Motes, Courtney Motes, Dillon Motes, Jaylin Motes, Emma Motes, Shanna Watson and Layne Watson.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. today (Wednesday, September 10, 2014) at Francis Baptist Church with Bro. Buddy Lynch officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. today (Wednesday) at Espanola Cemetery in Flagler County.

The family received friends Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to Francis Baptist Church building fund, 155 CR 309C, Palatka, FL 32177 or to Hospice of Citrus and Nature Coast, 927 S. SR 19, Palatka, FL 32177.

Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Jim's Book of Memories page atwww.JonhnsonOverturffunerals.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.