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Joseph William Twombly Jr

Glen Carbon, Illinois

Nov 8, 1919 – Jan 2, 2019

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BORN
November 8, 1919
DIED
January 2, 2019
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Glen Carbon, Illinois
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GLEN CARBON - Joseph William Twombly Jr., 99, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, while asleep in his home at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 155...

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Jim, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May the promises of our faith bring you consolation.

I had the distinct pleasure of graduating from Mount Providence School for boys with Joe's son Jim Twombly. Many years later I would run into Joe Twombly many times while attending St Louis University Billiken basketball games. Always had a great time conversing with him and I would call him up from time to time at his home to talk sports. My sincerest condolences to his entire family and friends on the loss of a real gentleman and kindred soul. Sincerely, Beatle Bob

You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe. He was the sweetest and caring person. He was a neighbor and friend from St. Thomas.

When I was a kid, my brothers and I , as well as many of our neighborhood friends, for many years, used to play football, baseball, and basketball in the Twombly's back yard. Our families also socialized together, and we attended the same church. Mr. Twombly, and also his wife, Mrs. Twombly, were excellent role models for all of us. I consider myself very lucky for having known them for many years. Mr and Mrs Twombly did a great job of raising their 8 children, all of whom are of the same...