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JOSEPH CALDERON Obituary
Joe passed away Friday, August 20, 2010, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 2, 1971, in Seminole, TX, to Nestor Calderon, Jr. and Gloria Flowers Roberts.
Joseph graduated from Milford High School in 1989, where he was very active in the drama department. He won Best Actor in high school and received a scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. He also attended Tarleton State and the University of Texas Arlington, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Joseph moved to Tyler and was co-owner of Elmo's Bar and Grill. He later worked with his brother at Siemens-Dematic. Joseph loved the arts, reading, music, food and spending time with his family especially his niece and nephews. Joe was also an avid Steelers fan.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Flowers.
Joseph is survived by his loving family including the love of his life Paula Calderon; father, Nestor Calderon, Jr., and wife Tamara; mother, Gloria Flowers Roberts and husband Willard; siblings, Michael Calderon, Jill Rowan and husband Joey; special brother and sister, Ronny and Winona Crumpton; grandparents, Muriel Flowers, Nestor Calderon, Sr and wife Ophelia; uncle, Duane Flowers and wife Sandra; and aunt, Lucy Spurgeon and husband Ronnie.
He was a special uncle to nephews, Jeremy, Jace and Jacob and special "Tica" to niece and nephew, Jodi and Joseph Michael "Joe Mike".
A special thanks to the medical communities in Tyler, TX, and Monroe, LA, and to Hospice of East Texas for the care and compassion.
If desired, memorials in honor of Joseph Calderon may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Stewart Family Funeral Home
Tyler, TX
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH CALDERON
Becky Dawson
August 16, 2023
I remember Joey from school. My mom was friends with Gloria, he was a nice kid
December 5, 2010
wow, just googled and found out about Joe, very sad; he was a great friend during a hard time. My prayers and condolences to his family.
The Cards
August 30, 2010
I will always remember what a good actor Joey was in the highschool plays and all the fun the cass & crew ahad, because of him. He was a good friend to our girls when we moved to Milford. Not to forget his football games with the Milford Bulldogs. Wow he left a legacy. He will be missed.
Dave Coleman
August 30, 2010
Great Guy, Great Friend... Terrible loss for all. Rest in Peace Joe
Diana White
August 29, 2010
I remember Joey as a handsome, funny, happy young man. RIP Joey
Ebony Pendleton
August 28, 2010
To Gloria and Calderson Family my prayers and thoughts go out to you guys. May God continue to let the family be strong and be with you every step of the way
Br John Mary Ignatius Crawley
August 28, 2010
For Cal, Gloria, Mike and Jill, distance and time have not dimmed what God has brought together. You were always important people to us, the Crawley's. My heart leaped when I heard that Joey had left for Heaven. I share your sadness too. By the conversations I had with Joey in recent times, I know his heart was in Christ Jesus. We took comfort in one another's convictions and I am proud of what he came to discover and live in life. I truly love you and pray deeply for you all. Let not my being over here in Europe make you think I have forgotten. I have not. Sometimes being over here makes me think I am doing penance for me and at least a handful of Joey and I's Milford "meanderings". God is very good and we can trust His promises. Joey is in Heaven and wants us all to take our lives seriously in the Light of the Gospel. I know you are. Prayerfully, Br John Mary Ignatius
Lawrence (Bo) Matthews
August 28, 2010
TO the Calderon family you are in my prayers .
Janice Smith
August 28, 2010
To the Calderon family may God be with you. I will keep you in my prayers at all time.
Becky Dawson
August 28, 2010
T o the family of Joey. I will always remember him as joey. My bf and I both went to Milford and even though it was quite awhile ago we still remember joey. Gloria, i know what it's like to lose a child. My sympathies are with you. Becky Dawson and Charles Ray Stubblefield.
Shelley Smith
August 28, 2010
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, I didn't know "Joey" personally, I knew of him through the Butch Smith family. He was a handsome man whom everyone adored. Take comfort in knowing he suffers no more and he is always watching over you now as you were him while he was sick.
Darla Cook
August 28, 2010
Paula, Gloria, Mike & Jill...Joe will always be in our hearts & in our fondest of memories. I think about the good times we all had growing up together. They make me smile & some literally make me laugh out loud.
We will continue to pray daily for peace and comfort.
Love you all
Alithea Brown
August 27, 2010
I will always remember and love the closeness of the class of 1989. The pain you feel right now can only be soothed in time by GOD. He's the peace that passes all understanding. I love you and I'm praying for you.
Vickie Gray
August 27, 2010
Hugs and Prayers to you all.
Judy Finch
August 27, 2010
Gloria, Jill and Michael, There are not words enough to help you get thru this time, but remember Joe was loved by everyone. He is with God and is no longer in pain. My prayers and love is with you.
Jill Rowan
August 27, 2010
I miss my brother more and more everyday....My kids are lost.....my mother is lost. I don't know how to move on without Joe in our lives. My heart hurts and he was one of the best brothers a person could ever ask for. I thank God for the time we had with him, but that time was too short. We will miss and love u forever....
John & Nancy Wilson
August 26, 2010
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family. Joe was one of the "good guys" with an infecious laugh and an impish grin. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends!
Lisa Stephens
August 25, 2010
My condolences to the family.
Jennifer
August 25, 2010
Joe could always make you smile even when you knew you just couldn't. He will be missed. God bless you Joe.
August 24, 2010
Joe will be missed,however,we know that he is in a better place with God and is not feeling any pain.
Sincerely,
Laura Wylie-Hickerson
Brandy Bobbitt Ingram
August 23, 2010
Joe will be missed. He was a great person to be around and would help anyone as much as he could.
August 23, 2010
To Gloria & Murial,
From Dwain Flowers
Monday 8/23/10
My mom just told me as to your loss. I come to the internet to comfirm. So sorry to see Joe has lost his battle with this disease.
GOD's blessing be upon you and all the family in this loss.
Dwain Flowers ~ Jesse's son.
Brandy Bobbitt Ingram
August 23, 2010
Joe was a great friend and I am thankful I was able to be a part of his life, even for the little time we got to spend together. Thank you for your friendship Joe. I will miss you.
Brandy Bobbitt Ingram
Brandy Bobbitt Ingram
August 23, 2010
Joe was a great friend and I am thankful I was able to be a part of his life, even for the little time we got to spend together. Thank you for your friendship Joe. I will miss you.
Rorey Cathcart
August 22, 2010
I'll always remember Joe's smile. It was one of my favorite things about him.
Carol McKinney
August 22, 2010
Joe was a sweetheart and always willing to help someone. I remember one year he didn't want anyone to spend Thanksgiving alone and invited anyone he knew that woudl be alone, to spend it with him and his family! My heart goes out to his family.
Lisa Miller
August 22, 2010
I am so honored to have known Joe. He was such a sweet, caring person. Our hearts are saddened by his passing but joyful to know that he is in a better place and pain free. We will miss you!
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