Gustafson – Oscar Arthur Gustafson, III, "Gus", age 86, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1937, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Oscar Arthur Gustafson, II and Ella Lines Gustafson.  Gus graduated from Flemington High School in Flemington, New Jersey and played the tuba, piano, and the trumpet in the school band.  He was very musically inclined. After graduation, Gus met Elaine who became the love of his life.  They wed on February 20, 1960, and spent 63 beautiful years together.  On November 1, 1960, Gus joined and proudly served in the United States Army. During Gus's time in the Army, he served as a Chaplain's assistant at Chapel 6 Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.  After his honorable discharge from the Army, he started his career with Moore Products as an instrument calibrator.  Gus loved farming, planting in his garden and tinkering with cars. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gus leaves behind his loving wife, Elaine Cunningham Gustafson; sons, Oscar (Jennifer) Gustafson, IV, James (Sandra) Gustafson; sister, Annette (John) Mathis; grandchildren, Oscar Gustafson, V, Reese Gustafson, Payton Davidson.

A Celebration of Gus's Life will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. William Reister officiating.  Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.