Adrian L. Stacy

Adrian Lloyd Stacy, "Ace", was born on April 14, 1981, in Gainesville, Florida, to the Late Barbara Ann Stacy and Robert Vinson, Sr. He attended Gainesville High School, in Gainesville, FL. Adrian, was employed with the City of Gainesville Recreation and Parks, until his health began to fail. After feeling somewhat better, he joined the staff of the Veteran Administration with Veteran Affairs until his demise. He was a die- hard fan of those Seminoles, all he seen and cared about was Florida State University Football Team, whether they lose or win. Adrian loved himself some ~FSU~. Gold and Garnet were his favorite colors, of course. He enjoyed spending quality time with his daughters and his family, particularly, his Loving Granny, Mary Helen. On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, God saw him struggling and took him by the hand and softly whispered in his ear. "Peace be Thine", and he entered into eternal life. Adrian leaves to mourn, but cherish his memories: two daughters; Ta'Liya Adrianna Stacy of Gainesville, FL, and Lydia Marie Grandberry of Jacksonville, FL; a very loving and caring Grandmother, Mary H. Stacy of Gainesville, FL; five sisters: Stacy Dennard Blackett (Roderick) of Tampa, FL, Gail P. Risby of Hartford, CT, Julie A. Vinson Johnson (Bernard) of Hawthorne, FL, Robin Y. Vinson-Brown of Gainesville, FL, and Katia B. Vinson of Gainesville, FL; four brothers; Dimitri L. Stacy of Gainesville, FL, Michael Patrick of Cleveland, Ohio, Willie Williams (Cynthia) of Gainesville, FL, and Robert James Vinson, Jr. (Carla) of Newberry, FL; three aunts; Yvonne D .Stacy-Rollins (Johnny), Marjorie A. Stacy and Shirley V. Lloyd, all of Gainesville, FL; four uncles; Ronnie Stacy (Tammy) and Steve Stacy, both of Gainesville, FL, Reggie Stacy of Bronson, FL, and Alfred Vinson (Sheryll) of Milton, FL. Two very special nephews, Wyndell Brown and Dimitri Stacy Jr.; and a host of very loving and caring, great aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. Visitation will be Friday, August 20, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services for Mr. Stacy will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Upper Room Church Of God In Christ, 3575 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609, Rev. Karl Anderson and Shepherdess Pearlie Shelton, Pastors. Burial will follow in Jim Melton Cemetery, Bronson, FL. The Cortege will form at the Stacy Residence, 2527 NW 37th Place, Gainesville FL 32605 at 9:15 AM. Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Chestnut Funeral Home, 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641 "A CHESTNUT SERVICE"

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Adrian L. Stacy

April 14, 1981 - August 10, 2021