Michael Anthony Mead, 65, passed away on October 21, 2012. He was born in New Orleans, LA, was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and was the Owner of A&J Specialty Sales. Mr. Mead served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Sandra D. Mead; 2 sons: Michael Anthony Mead Jr. and Christopher Robert Mead; brother, Terry (Vickie) Mead; 2 sisters: Nina (Ted) Cobia and Margaret (Greg) Whibbs; and 3 grandchildren: Austin, Julian and Rajah Mead. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 6-8 PM at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery. Please post tributes to www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.