Edward “Eddie” C. Palecek, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 23, 2015. He was born on December 2, 1944 in New York, NY to the late Edward C. and Irene (Wells) Palecek, Sr. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Clay County and of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, hunting and was a loving family man. Eddie is survived by his wife of 18 years, Linda; son, Harold; daughters, Joella, Sandy, Oflia and Carla; grandchildren, Devin, Taylor, Haley and Molly; and great-granddaughter, Emily. A memorial service will be held on January 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at his home in Middleburg 4092 Dowling Road. Please sign the family’s guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.