Mr Alfred Christie "AC" Box, age 76, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Center in Live Oak, Florida. He was born in White Springs, Florida on May 13, 1943 to the late Alfred and Natalie Christie Box. He grew up in Union County and moved to Columbia County in 1956. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1963. Shortly after graduating, he married the love of his life, Johnnie Belle Arnold on July 3, 1963, and returned to Union County. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He owned and operated B & B Farm Equipment in Ellisville for over 30 years. He was also a farmer and cattleman. AC never met a stranger and enjoyed a good conversation. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Most of all he loved his Lord. AC is preceded in death by his grandchildren, Ashlee and Allisun Box, and his siblings, Lovurn Box Rivers, John Eli Box, Josephine Box Addison, and Michael Box. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Johnnie Belle; daughter, Robbin Box (Kevin Shealy) of Lake Butler, and son, Cedric (Heather) Box of Salt Springs, FL; grandchildren, Deanna (Brian) ThomasJenifer Wight, Christine Wight, Clayton (Octavia) Box, Caleb Box, Colby Box, and Dalton, Collin, Bryanna, and Aydan Davis; great grandchildren, Allie Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Easton Box, and Ally Box; sisters, Alief Bryant of Sanderson, FL, Delores Brannen and Durelle (Emory) Bailey, both of Lake City, FL; a sister-in-law, Emogene Box of Lake Butler, ; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A celebration to honor his life will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Archer Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Butler. Interment will follow in the Swift Creek Cemetery also known as the Mount Zion Cemetery near Lake Butler.