Albert James Center

Albert J. "Jay" Center, 75, of Ft. Pierce, passed away Monday evening, October 3, 2017 at the Treasure Coast Hospice House, Ft. Pierce.

He was born May 15, 1942, in Ft. Pierce, the son of the late William L. and Pearl (Richards) Center. He was a graduate of Dan McCarty High School, Class of 1960. He was stationed in New Mexico where he met his wife returning to Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Jay was a proud Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Center was retired as an aircraft mechanic for Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach.
He was an active member of the Westside Church, especially enjoying helping in the kitchen. He also loved fishing and stock car racing, and was active in the Piper Aircraft Recreation Committee.

Jay was the husband of 40 years of Peggy J. (Raymer) Center, who died in 2013, and is survived by sons, Albert J. "Jimmy" and his wife, Diane, Center of Springfield, GA and Jeffery A. and his wife, Elizabeth, Center of Sagamore, MA; a daughter, Lisa D. Center of Metter, GA; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Bill Center of Ft. Pierce; sisters, Dorothy Pallas, Mary Brunk and Patty Center all of Ft. Pierce; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL.

Services: Visitation is Friday, October 6, 2017, from 5-6pm in the Chapel of the Haisley Funeral Home, 3015 Okeechobee Rd., Ft. Pierce, Florida followed by Military honors and a service at 6pm in the Chapel.