Ricardo “Rick” Benjamin Gonzales Jr., 42, of Maxville died on December 30, 2012 at Shands Jacksonville. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 12, 1970 to Ricardo Benjamin Gonzales Sr. and Marie T. Latham Crispell. Rick was a resident of the Maxville area for the past 21 years. He was an avid Gator fan and enjoyed spending time at the jetties. Most of all he was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family.
Other than his parents, Mr. Gonzales is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Kristina Lea Gonzales of Jacksonville; children Antonio and Nevaeh Gonzales of Jacksonville; brothers Jeff, Jim, Joe and John Gonzales, John Crispell and Raymond Crispell; sister Tiffany Stauderman; uncle Harry Latham of Jacksonville.
A memorial service was held on Monday, January 7 at 2 pm at Westside Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Pastor Ray Mayfield officiating. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.