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Joe Gage Obituary


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GAGE, Joe Joe W. Gage of Cumming, Georgia passed away on June 2, 2008. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y.C., New York on May 13, 1924. His parents were the late Frank W. and Jean I. Gage formally of Roselle and Chatham, NJ. He graduated from Edward F. Searles High School, Methuen, MA. 1941. He served in the European Theater of Operation during World War II as a radio operator in the 97th Mortar Battalion attached to the Third Army. He graduated from Syracuse University 1951 with a BSME degree. Joe spent most of his engineering career in the air conditioning field designing equipment and systems with the following companies: Worthington Corp., East Orange, N.J. (18 years); Fedders Corp., Edison, N.J. (3 years); and Southern Company (Georgia Power Company) Atlanta, Georgia (15 years). He was an active member of the North Atlanta Church of Christ and served as deacon in a number of ministries. He was a member of Georgia Power Ambassadors where he serve as president of the North Metro chapter for two years. Joe enjoyed and participated in most sports but tennis was his favorite in later years. He coached Little League during the period in his life when his children were involved. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Betty M. Gage, five children and their spouses: Traci and Donald Fairbairn, Darnestown, MD; Douglas and Diane Gage, Taylorsville, GA; Kelly and Thomas Jones, Woodstock, GA; Karen Gage, Blue Ridge, GA; Scott and Judith Gage, Duluth, GA; nine grandchildren: Robert and Catherine Fairbairn, Darnestown, MD; Amanda Lowe, Woodstock, GA; Scott and Cameron Jones, Woodstock, GA; Christopher and Rachel Gage, Duluth, GA; and Lauren and Sarah Gage, Taylorsville, GA; two great-grandchildren; Olivia and Joshua Lowe, Woodstock, GA; one sister and spouse, Phyllis and Daniel Hartley, Maplewood, NJ. and nephews and nieces in New Jersey, California and Massachusettes. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Ardyth R. (Tallman) Gage and their two children, David and Robin December 14, 1962, Cedar Grove, NJ. A memorial service will be held Friday June 6, 1:30 PM in North Atlanta Church of Christ, with Pastor Don McLaughlin and Ken Snell officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 5, from 2 until 4 PM and 6 until 8 PM in Roswell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the ALS Center at Emory University 1365 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30322, 404-778-3754, in memory of Joe W. Gage. Roswell Funeral Home 950 Mansell Rd. Roswell, Ga. 30076 770-993-4811

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 4, 2008.
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Joe was a spiritual mentor and inspiration to us; we could not have admired him more. His warm personality, energy, serving spirit, love for his family, intelligent and challenging conversation, attention to children, and tenderness to Betty are all qualities we want to emulate. Thank God for Joe and what he taught us.

Joby and Sarah Higinbotham

June 17, 2008

It is not possible to put into words what Joe meant to my family. Paul has know him all of his life however I only met him about 5 months ago. my girls were so taken by Joe, it must have been his infectious eyes. they got me too! my girls being only 3, talked about Mr. Joe all the time. they would say "we love Mr. Joe but he can't talk, it's ok though he's a good guy", "he lets us color on his coloring thing" (etch a sketch). Now they say "Mr. Joe is in heaven with Jesus, and he watches us like Jesus and we don't want to make him sad so we will be good". My regret is I did ot know him soon enough and was not able to learn from his wisdom and love of God. I wish I had more time, I think we really would have connected...
regardless he will be missed by Paul, myself and his two twins!
I know he is at peace now and no longer suffering, he is waiting to open the gates for Betty and the rest of his "family"

With much love and respect
In God's name

Paul Beth Kristin and Kaitlynn Bennett

Beth Bennett

June 16, 2008

Joe Gage was a gentle and unassuming man but he had a GIANT servant heart. We will miss him! He is now in the best place of all and he will have a new body with no ALS symptoms. May God comfort the Gage family!

Carol & ED Townsend

June 16, 2008

Dear Mrs. Gage and the entire Gage family: We were out of town last week with the rest of the Hester family and we were saddened that we couldn't be there with you. Mr. Gage was always such a pleasure to be around. He will surely be missed and we just wanted you and your family to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are saddened by the loss, but we can be comforted by knowing that Mr. Gage is now at peace in his heavenly home.

Love to you all.

Maria, Tim and Megan Aligheri

June 11, 2008

I only met Joe after his diagnosis. He was a sweet and gentle man - I know he will be greatly missed.

Vicki Cunneen (MDA)

June 6, 2008

Our prayers and love to all your family and friends during this difficult time. Joe's faith in God and love for his family and others are an inspiration that will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May each of you feel His covering and comfort. " For great is His love towards us and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever."
Psalm 117:2

Jerry and Val Archbold

June 6, 2008

Mrs. Gage; I am Barbara; I came and took care Mrs. Tracy Smith in your home; I am still in healthcare;
I pass your old house on Holly Bank
going to my office in Roswell. What
a wonderful man your husband was
I remember you well and your kids
and Mr. Gage. I am sorry to hear of his passing. May God bless you and keep you in his care. I'm glad I had the oppurtunity to know your family
and Ms. Tracy....Barbara R. Sidwell

barbara sidwell

June 4, 2008

He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our daily prayers. God Bless.

Al & Pat Ramos

June 4, 2008

Joe was the best father-in-law anyone could ask for and I am priviledge to be a part of this family. He will be missed greatly.

Judy Gage

June 4, 2008

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