Lee Carter Conser

Lee Carter Conser December 18, 1935 - July 20, 2012 Lee Carter Conser, age 76, of St. Augustine, died on July 20, 2012 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He died surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 18, 1935 in Alliance, OH to Olaf and Perry Conser, and graduated from Alliance High School in 1954. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan as a political science major in 1958 and later received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson Law School in 1961. He practiced law in Orlando, FL from 1961 to 1969. From 1969 through 1985 he served as Justice of the Peace and Orange County Judge. It was in his courtroom in 1984 that defendant Thomas Provenzano shot several people killing one and resulting in devastating injuries to others. After he left the bench he retired to solo practice until 1998. At the time of his death Lee resided in St. Augustine, FL. Lee married Joyce Jarrard in 1972 in Orlando and they had two children, Carrie & Carter. He dearly cherished and enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandson. He was faithfully attended to his dying minute by his sweet Chihuahua, Lacey. He was a very involved, active father to his children, having coached his son's soccer team in the Orlando Youth Soccer League. He participated in the Orange County Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Boy Scouts, Wilderness Trekkers, Young Republicans, the Camera Club of Orlando/Winter Park, Orlando Downtown Lions Club, Toastmasters, First United Methodist Church of Orlando. At the time of his death he was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of St. Augustine, FL. One of Lee's biggest pleasures in later life was participating in the Nela Isle Bicycle group, made up of most retired friends and neighbors in the Lake Conway area of Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Conser of St. Augustine, children, Carrie Dean and husband Sam of Round Lake Beach, Il., Carter Conser of Orlando, FL.; and a grandson, Riley James Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf Carter Conser, Perry Edward Conser, and his sister, Lois Ann Dunton. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at Grace United Methodist Church, 8 Carrera Street in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Vitas Hospice at vitascharityfunds.org/. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.