Milton L."Pete"Pirkle, 55, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Gainesville, GA passed away on Thursday March 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Pirkle of Delray Beach, FL; Children: Jeremy and Laura Pirkle of Gainesville, Ga; Jamie Pirkle of Canton, GA; Grandchild: Lily Belle of Gainesville, GA; Parents: Roy and Alice Pirkle of Lula, GA; Siblings: Ven and Deborah McFalls of Augusta, GA; Ruth Pirkle of Lula, GA; Beverly Meeks of Southport, FL; Little Roy and Yvonne Pirkle of Talmo, GA; and Teresa Word of Loganville, GA; and 12 nieces and nephews; 17 great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at the barn at Jaemor, 5340 Cornelia Highway, Lula, GA. 30554, (770) 869-3999), on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at 2 p.m. Pete was a guy who loved his family, life, God, and especially his Lily Belle. He would always go the extra mile to tell a joke to bring a smile to the room.. Pete will always be remembered as a happy hardworking All- American man. In lieu of flowers please donate to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org