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Joseph SORRELLS Obituary

SORRELLS, Joseph "Joe" AndrewAge 63 of Nashville, passed away August 10, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Jean Omohundro Sorrells. He is survived by his father, H.E. Pete Sorrells; brother, Thomas (Sherrie) Sorrells; sister, Diane Sorrells (Flip) Anderson; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great great niece and nephew. Joe had many other extended family and friends. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He also was a student of seminary at St. Meinrad. He was a Project Manager for MDHA in Nashville for 30 plus years. Joe was an active member of the musical ministry of the Catholic Church. He was music minister at St. Joseph in Madison for many years and at St. Henry in Bellevue. He was also frequently called on for procedural protocol in the Catholic religion. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Madison, TN. Interment to follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Friends and Family. Visitation is Monday, August 13th from 3-9 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1150 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN. If you wish, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Alive Hospice St. Thomas, Nashville TN in honor of Joseph Sorrells.

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Published by The Tennessean from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2012.

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Diane Anderson

August 11, 2013

I love you. I thought of you all day on your birthday. A year since you have left. I know you will always be with me. The lighting bugs are still out. I wish I could call you and talk. I really miss you. I love you always.

Stephanie Anderson

August 11, 2013

Uncle Joe, I miss you so much. I think of you all of the time. l have watched the lightning bugs this summer and I know you are still here. I know you understand the things in life that were a mystery now and hope you can share your insight with me! I will always love you. Your niece and God daughter,

Stephan Wininger

August 10, 2013

Joe, I cannot believe you departed this plane a year ago. I know energy never ceases to exist, it merely changes form. But... I miss you deeply. I miss your wisdom. I miss your laugh. I miss our conversations. You are a true friend and I will always cherish every moment we shared together. Tell Darris and Alan I said hello. Much love! Stephan

Diane

March 1, 2013

Joe honey
I continue to think of you every day. I will always love and miss you. You are still my shinning star. It is not the same without you. I miss being able to call and see you. My hope is that others realize how great you are. I hope you are resting well with God and mamma. I love you always. Your sister Diane

Diane Anderson

September 19, 2012

Joe I sure do miss u. I think about u all the time. I love u. I know u are in heaven now.

Diane Anderson

September 10, 2012

I love u Joe

Diane

September 10, 2012

I will always love you my sweet and wonderful brother. My heart is broken but I am a better person because of you. I love you Joe honey.i wish I could have had you longer.You will be I. My heart forever.I adore you.

Michael McMeans

August 16, 2012

Joseph..Thanks for the many years of laughter, conversations, and memories. You will be missed.

Tiffany Lee

August 15, 2012

I will always remember how peaceful and helpful Mr. Sorrells was. He was always pleasant. He will truly be missed.

Roy Glasgow

August 15, 2012

Joe was a fine man who was a customer of ours for many years. Yellow Cab will miss Joe, I considered him a friend.

Barbara Kakolesha

August 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Anita Sprouse Horton

August 14, 2012

Maplewood class of '67 will always remember Joe. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.

Rosanna Rayford (Retired)

August 13, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with "Joe" years ago at Preston Taylor Homes, and lastly, Parthenon Towers. He was a most kind and gentle spirit. Deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace, Joseph!

August 13, 2012

Prayer for you and your family.
God bless Rick and Pat

Regenia Pugh

August 13, 2012

I'm so thankful to have known and had the pleasure of working with Joe for many years at MDHA. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. To the family, you have my deepest sympathy!
Regenia Pugh

Tomma Barthiel

August 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Joe.

Roslyne Stokes-Garnett

August 13, 2012

You could not meet Mr. Sorrells and leave without thinking what a "nice man". What a better world it would be if all who loved him and feel a loss would make a point to impress all we meet the same.

August 13, 2012

Joseph..Thanks for the many years of laughter, conversations, and memories.

Sue Lampley

August 13, 2012

After working with Joe for 30+years at MDHA, he was an inspiration to me and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sue Lampley

August 13, 2012

After working with Joe all of the 30+ years he worked at MDHA, he will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bonita Cowan-Ferguson

August 13, 2012

Joe was a very kind person, and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. God bless you Family in this time of bereavement. He will be truly missed at MDHA.

Connie Martin

August 13, 2012

Joe will be missed by many friends and co workers. His kind, humble and gentle spirit will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of working and developing a friendship with him. He was an inspiration to many. May the love and peace of God provide strentgh to the family and friends during this time of sorrow.
Farewell dear friend

will pulley

August 13, 2012

my friend joe !! thanks for all the fun memories , so special and unique--one of a kind and im honored to have had you as a friend. mike and i will always remember you .

Rev. Jerry L. Brooks

August 13, 2012

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of of his saints, Psalms 116:15. I thank God for the love he was able to extend to me through Joe by bringing Joe into my life as a coworker with MDHA. He will truly be missed. But his loving and caring spirit will remian in the lives of those he came in contact with. Family may God comfort and strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

Ken Bawcum

August 12, 2012

Rest in eternal peace Mr Joe. You will be sorely missed and always loved. Say Hello to Darris. I shall always remember your infectious laughter !

Frankie Phillips

August 12, 2012

You made it home-Joe.
Rest now.

Jonothan Roberts

August 12, 2012

My Friend, I know your in a better place, say hello to Darris and Alan. You lived a good life and were loved.

Mark Mayfield

August 12, 2012

Our heart and love go out to you Joe.

We will miss you.

jerry durbin

August 12, 2012

rip my friend, ill always remember our good times and lots and lots of laughter!

Thayne Fugal

August 12, 2012

RIP my friend. You will be sorely missed! We had a good run of it the last 17 years!

Leegene Maddox

August 12, 2012

I am so sorry to read of Joe's passing. Dwight and I went to all the elementary and high school grades with him. Please receive my condolences. Leegene Maddox

Belinda Eubanks McLin

August 12, 2012

Rest in Peace Joe!!

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