Aubrey David Grossnickle, Jr. was born May 14, 1938 in Frederick, Maryland to David and Naomi Grossnickle. He moved to Madison, Florida in 1980 with their three daughters.

Aubrey (Papa Smurf) retired from Madison Correctional Institution where he worked for 18 1/2 years. He was also employed with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and was on the reserves for the Madison Police Department.

On July 16, 2022 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Aubrey entered into eternal rest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Naomi Grossnickle.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patsy Bartgis Grossnickle of Pinetta, FL; one son, David Grossnickle (Rhonda) of Maryland; three daughters, Jamie Wolfe of Virginia, Julie Selph (Andy) of Helena, GA, Darlene Wilson (Paul) of Lake Park, GA and Cindy Priddy (Jack) of Lake Park, GA; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Madison County Community Bank, Madison, Florida in honor of Aubrey Grossnickle.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the Pinetta Community Center, 401 Empress Tree Road, Pinetta, Florida 32350.

We Solicit Your Prayers for The GROSSNICKLE Family.

Due to COVID-19, Stevens Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. We ask that anyone entering the building and attending any funeral events to please wear a mask.

Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta is serving The GROSSNICKLE family with care, compassion, love and uncompromising dignity.