VEST - Leo "Honey" Vest, 63, passed away Sunday morning, January 17, 2010 at his Yulee home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 8, 1946 in Princeton, WV and moved to Yulee, FL in 1983 from Jacksonville, FL. He was retired from Southeastern Aluminum in Jacksonville where he was employed for over 30 years. Mr. Vest was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a mentor to many. He loved fishing and going to Starbucks every morning with his son, Larry and brother, Vernal. He also enjoyed an evening smoke and beer with his brother and son, Chris. He and his wife, Frances, have been intimately involved in helping disabled people for many years. Mr. Vest dearly loved his wife and she loved him. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Frances Vest of Yulee, FL; three sons, Larry L. Vest, Jr., Chris Vest and Michael Burchfield, all of Yulee; a daughter, Wanita Vest, also of Yulee; one brother, Vernal Vest of Yulee; two sisters, Sadie St. Clair (Frank) of Cedartown, GA and Lovah Fralick (Crolie) of Princeton, WV; three grandchildren, Bailey, Ashton and Owen, all of Yulee; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, at North View Baptist Church, 422 New Berlin Road in Jacksonville with Pastor Brooks Monk officiating. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to "Hey Bud," an organization dedicated to assisting developmentally delayed individuals. For information on making donations, contact Frances Vest at 904-225-2331. Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee.