Gerald B. "Jay" Florence, 49, of Adams St., Bridgeport, OH died Feb. 24, 2004 at home. He was born Jun. 28, 1954 a son of the late Gerald B. and Elizabeth J. (Metz) Florence. Surviving are two sisters Joyce Little of Dover, OH and Janet Florence of Martins Ferry, and a brother William Florence of Gastonia, NC. Graveside services will be held Wed.,Mar. 17, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Thomas N. Thomas officiating at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH.