James Leroy Fountain Sr., 84, of Live Oak, Fla., died Saturday, May 15, 2021, after a short illness, a catastrophic stroke. His passing was at North Florida Regional Medical Center, in Gainesville, Fla., under the care of Hospice.
Fountain was born September 5, 1936, in Collinsville, Ala., to Mary and Bethel Fountain. He was drafted into the Armor Branch of the United States Army in 1959. During his time in the Army, Fountain received the United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal and was also inducted into The Imminent Society of Border Legionaires. After an honorable discharge in 1965, Fountain settled in Largo, Fla. and established the business of Fountain Farms, Fountain Tractor Works and Fountain Excavating. He also worked for the City of Clearwater.
Fountain is predeceased by his wife, Vera Mae, to whom he was married for 56 years and his youngest son, James "Jimmy" Leroy Fountain, Jr. He is survived by his sons: James Wayne Fountain, Lee, Fla. and David Leroy Fountain, Live Oak, Fla.; four grandchildren: Brian Fountain (Amanda), Live Oak, Fla.; Christina Fountain; James Fountain II (Sabrina); Trace Waters and three great-grandchildren: Austin Johnson, Joseph Fountain and Emily Baker.
Graveside service were held Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 338 SE Midway Church Road, Lee, Fla. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions of your choice may be made in memory of James.
Beggs Funeral Home of Madison, Fla., handled the arrangements.
You may send your condolences to the family by visiting their website at www.beggsfuneral.com.