Jonathan David Bekemeyer, 67, of Clermont, passed away from a brief illness on July 13, 2023. He was born at West Orange Memorial Hospital in Winter Garden Florida, the youngest of four children to the late Fred and Mildred (Beckett) Bekemeyer. Jon attended Winter Garden Elementary, Dillard Street Elementary, and graduated from Lakeview High School. He received his bachelor's degree in theology and later achieved his master's degree in biblical studies from Luther Rice Seminary. Jon founded two local churches: Fellowship Bible Church in Metro West, and Grace Community Church in Clermont where he served as Pastor for 29 1/2 years before retiring in July 2022. In 2004, Jon and his wife Amy established Family Matters of Central Florida. This nonprofit organization has assisted over 1,000 children and families in Lake County through its counseling and tutoring programs. Jon is survived by his loving wife, Amy (Walker); his sons: Jonathan (Becky), Andrew (Meredith) and Bello (Luisa); his grandchildren: Brock and Ella and his siblings: Pam Bloodworth (Jerry), and Fred Bekemeyer (Gwen). In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Carol Ann Bekemeyer.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with family on Monday, July 17 beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Community Church, 14244 John's Lake Rd., Clermont, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jon's name may be made to Family Matters of Central Florida, 387 Seminole Street, Clermont, Florida 34711 or online at www.familymatterscfl.org.