Petree – David H. Petree, age 86, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at Jacksonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on April 28, 1938, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Heaton Crews Petree and Jewel Hodges Petree. David grew up in Callahan and was proud to call it home.  Over the years, David had numerous jobs and owned several small businesses. David loved the Lord and enjoyed visiting and worshiping at local churches around town. He also enjoyed barbequing for the neighborhood and local churches.  David was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosetta Petree; brother, John Petree.

David leaves behind his sister, Susan (Robert) Jones; nephews, Jon Jon (Jessica) Petree, Bret (Ashley) Jones; nieces, Jennifer Lathrop, Carly (Casey) Jones; cousins and other extended family members.

A Celebration of David's life will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Stutzman officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Hwy 1, Callahan FL 32011, 904-879-1770 .