Joseph Midgett Obituary
Joseph graduated from W.S. King High School in Morehead City, North Carolina. He joined Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Morehead at an early age. At the age of eighteen he joined the U. S. Air Force and was eventually stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base where he received a medical discharge.
Joseph made his home in Anchorage, Alaska where he lived for forty-four years. He joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, but since he played the bass guitar and Shiloh had two guitar players, he joined the New Hope Baptist Church where he played the bass guitar until his health failed him.
Joseph A. Midgett leaves to mourn his passing four children: Kirk Downs of Lansing, Michigan; Annie I. Midgett of Anchorage, Alaska; Joseph A. Midgett, Jr. of Morehead City, North Carolina; and Makeesha Midgett-Calhoun and husband Rodney of Ft. Eutis, Virginia. Six siblings: Abraham L. Midgett, Jr. and wife Viola, Indiana W. Kenon, and Alonzo J. White, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Morehead City, North Carolina; Naomi E. White of Bronx, New York; Gwendolyn J. Ross of Brooklyn, New York; and Mary W. Patterson and husband Dr. Kim J. Patterson of Anchorage, Alaska. Nine grandchildren, a host of nephews and nieces; a special friend: Jeanette Gonzales and many friends and relatives that cannot be numbered.
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Carolyn W
August 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers with your family. It was an honor to know you. You will be missed.
Rev. George Felder
August 8, 2011
Joseph A. Midgett also gave New Hope Baptist Church a wonderful Church Library by providing many books that helped the church membership gain wisdom and knowledge both in Christ and in educational subjects as well,food for VBS,Clothing for the poor,work for the fellowship,time for his brethern,and respect for the clergy. Joe was an unsong Hero in many ways always there and always helping,never looking for glory for himself. He help as many as he could on his journey in this life. Not to mention his hard work helping "The New Hope Baptist Five Blind Boys" reach a level of praise worthy of God! Thank Joe for always being "Joe"
Reverend George E. Felder and Family
Rev. Doretha Abrams
August 8, 2011
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
August 7, 2011
Joe, Your presence will be missed, special prayers go out to your family!
Shirley Hall & Joi
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Catrina Nicdao
August 7, 2011
May God be with the Family of Mr. Joe and know that he will be missed from our lives for his dedication in playing with the choir and always offering a kind and gently word. We rejoice in knowing we will see him again.
Cinnamon Shingleton
August 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ernest Gibson
August 7, 2011
We will miss you Mr joe.
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