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Joseph Gomer Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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olin hardy
June 18, 2023
Joe was good to me!
Tracy Frost
August 29, 2020
I am filled with so much regret for not being there for a man, who was there for me when I needed support.
Seeing this post of Jo Jo's obituary is a painful reminder of how precious our moments are with those who come into our lives. Jo Jo never knew how much he meant to me... how his compassion touched me when I was lost... How much I appreciated him...
Once upon a time...
Gabby Galbreath,Star Contractor
November 26, 2010
Buying Several items of equipmemt over the years,I enjoyed our dealings.The Bible says the greatest praise you can pay is that HE WAS A "GOOD MAN".I am Glad that I had the fortune to have known him.
Mark Wines
September 11, 2010
Joe Gomer was the "Best of the Best" in the sales aspect of heavy equipment. He reached out to his customers with no questions asked......I have been a friend and long-time customer of J.L. Gomer Equipment. Joe got the job done on his end so that you were able to get your job done on your end. Many will miss you Joe.......I know I will. God Bless You !!!!!
Mark Wines
Chantilly Excavating & Paving Corporation
Chantilly, Virginia
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Evita Rush
August 30, 2010
To the Gomer Family:
I'm so very sad to hear of Jo's passing. Great man he was. I had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing this family. All such great people. Jo was a great man and an exceptional business man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...Truly.
Olin Hardy
August 27, 2010
Joe sold me my first back hoe in 1977. He would help you and keep you going. Old friend I will miss you
Gayla & Gordon Stout
June 30, 2010
We are so sad to hear of Jo Jo's passing. We will always remember him fondly as a man of integrity and one who knew how to have fun. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God Bless you and keep you close during this time.
Jane Sprouse
June 29, 2010
So sorry to hear of Jo's death, know he will be missed by many, especially his family. Sincerely, Jane B. Sprouse, Sprouse's Corner, Va.
Ricky Gwathmey (Clearview Excavating)
June 28, 2010
To the family of Joe Gomer - I was shocked to hear of the passing of Joe. He was an outstanding gentleman. I remember when I first started in the excavation business and had trouble getting the equipment I needed. I had a friend tell me to go see "Joe." When I asked, "Joe who?" they replied, " Joe Gomer, you know J.L. Gomer Equipment." I proceeded to do so not sure of the outcome. Upon my arrival I had to wait a few minutes because he was on the phone and then was told I could go in. As I walked through his office door there sat a man with a stern look on his face. My first thought was what have I done? Joe gave me a handshake and asked how he could help me. I told him what I needed to get my new business going. He sat quietly and peered out the window. He finally replied, "I think I can help you. I will call you in a little while." Needless to say he called me in about an hour and told me to come sign the paperwork and get my equipment! This was coming from a man that hardly knew me but was willing to give me a chance. I can only say what a fine person he was. He believed that everyone should have a chance in life to make it on their own. Ever since our meeting 12 years ago only the oval stickers have been on my equipment. I know he will be truly missed by all that knew him. May God be with all of the family. He will surely always be in your hearts.
Sarah D. Pleasants
June 28, 2010
So sorry to hear about Joe. He was a neighbor of ours years ago when he lived in Chase City. We were Dagenharts. I remember meeting the schoolbus with him,Sherry and Edward.Would love to see pictures.I know he will be missed. Sarah D, Pleasants South Boston, Va.
BW & Lisa Fair
June 28, 2010
Dear Gomer Family-
We were so sorry to hear yesterday of Jo's passing. Please know the thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. He will certainly be missed.
June 28, 2010
Joe Gomer was a great father to his Children Jennifer and Tammy. He will be missed. my thoughts are with the family.
Courtney Benn Richmond, Va
Toni Wood
June 28, 2010
The Shumaker family will miss Jo Jo greatly. Especially my 100 year old Grandmother whom Jo Jo visited weekly with baked goods and good wishes in the nursing home. She looked forward to his visits every week and will miss him more than words can say. He was a special man and brought so much joy to my Grandmother. He will forever be missed and will be in our hearts as he will so many others.
June 28, 2010
Sandy, Wayne and I (Lorraine) were literally shocked when we read the paper on Saturday. We would always see you at the Skilligalee. When you did not come in lately, I asked the servers, and was told that you were probably spending time with the family and new granddaughter. I always thought Joe was shy, but a very nice person. It really bothered me because not only was he so young, but my father and brother both died of colon cancer. I know everyone will miss Joe, and I hope you are okay. It was very special to read that you two got married. Our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Lorraine Myers (Glen Allen)
Nancy (Simmons) Peregoy
June 28, 2010
Sending sympathy to all of his family. Hadn't seen Joe in awhile but remember the good times. Sorry was unable to attend the funeral, was out of town. RIP my freind.
King Edward & the BD's Band
June 27, 2010
We are very sad to hear about the passing of our friend of many years. Whenever our band played a show at Shenanigans, he was always there. He loved the song "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy. Each show he would always say "Second set, second song"!. In his memory, we will always play your favorite song Jo Jo, Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy in our second set, second song. We will always love and miss you.
To Sandy and family, we are deeply saddened and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We all loved him very much!
Karen Cecchi on behalf of:
The Family of Essie Shumaker
June 26, 2010
Jo Jo visited my grandmother, Essie Shumaker at Heritage Hall every Sunday when he came to visit his mother. He always came with kind words and a heart of gold. He would always bring her cookies or cake. Every visit he held her hand, gave her a kiss, and even combed her hair. On her 100th birthday this past January, he sent her 100 roses and attended her birthday party as well. Jo Jo brought her so much happiness and she loved him dearly, and she told everyone about him she talked to. He is one of a kind and a wonderful friend to Essie. She will miss him and the family of Essie will miss him too. Our prayers are with the family.
Judy Spangler
June 26, 2010
Sandy, I was so sorry to hear about JoJo. My prayers are with you.
June 26, 2010
Joe's passing is an end of an era for me. I grew up knowing him and the business. I have such fond memories. He gave me strength with my own battle with cancer. Now, to know that he had a turtle brings my heart closer. I'll miss you. Go fishing while you are up there ... take a break please.
Dana Query
June 26, 2010
Jo Jo was a generous man with a gentle soul. I only had the pleasure of knowing him for the past 4 years and feel very fortunate to have met him. It was always so obvious how much his friends meant to him and just as obvious that they, in turn, felt the same about him. Sandy and family----one thing you will always know is that Jo Jo left this world a better place than he found it because of his big heart and the many, many lives that he touched. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Dana Query
MIKE MOORE
June 26, 2010
I LAST SAW JOE 45 YEARS AGO WHERE WE ATTENDED BLUESTONE HIGH. WE HAD LOTS OF FUN AND LAUGHS TOGETHER IN HIS 55 BLUE CHEVY. IT'S TRUE THAT OUR BLIND DATES IN VICTORIA, VA. HAD BOYFRIENDS AND THAT'S WHY WE LEFT TOWN THAT COLD WINTER NITE IN SUCH A HURRY. I CRIED WHEN MY MOTHER CALLED ME FRIDAY NIGHT AND TOLD ME THE SAD NEWS ABOUT MY OLD BUDDY JOE. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES WE HAD SO LONG AGO. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.
FROM ONE VIETNAM VET TO ANOTHER...TAPS!
Bob and Kathy George
June 26, 2010
Donna, Jennifer and Tammy:
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You will always be a part of our family history what with living across from each other when the kids were small and having no one but each other to talk to. I always loved teasing Joe about his middle name. He was a good 'ole boy and we don't have many of them left anymore. He will be missed.
Joe at work. Talking about effeciency.
Gary Layne
June 26, 2010
Joe meant alot to me and I have the utmost respect for him and what he stood for; dedication to hard work and people. He always saw the good in everyone and treated others with the highest respect. I made alot of transactions with Joe and everyone one of them was an agreement between gentleman. At times he would owe me tens of thousands of dollars and at other times I would owe him and it all was done on each others word. He assisted my business to grow and in effect spread his love to my family and employees. I will greatly miss his assistance.
Christmas time was always special at Gomer Equipment and was a time of giving in Joe's mind. Even during years I hadn't done much business with him, he routinely called me a week or so before Christmas to come see him "I have something for you". It was a tradition for my family over the last ten years or so to guess what sculpted animal was in the box that Joe gave to us. It was always so much fun and I will always think of Joe and miss him when I look at this collection from here on out.
There are so many things that I'll remember Joe saying one of which is kind of the way he conducted his life..."If you're complaining about the shoes you're wearing, look at the man that has no feet".
Joe was proud and marketed his business aggressively, but he humbly kept his giving to others rather quiet. I always suspected this and it is quite clear after reading some of these posts.
Joe was an excellent marketer and would always put those oval black stickers on any piece of equipment that he was involved with. I see those stickers all over the state and you can identify them by there shape and color from a distance. At one time we had so many of them around and on all our equipment I was seeing those black oval stickers in my sleep! I told an equally respected mentor that I dreamed one night that my wifes rear end had a little black sticker on it. ha ha
I'll miss my friend Joe. Tammy and family, my prayers are with you. The equipment industry has lost an integral part and Heaven has captured another soul.
Trish Rice
June 26, 2010
In loving memory of a true angel here on Earth and now in Heaven. Jo Jo will truly be missed by everyone he's ever come in contact with.
Debbie Dogoli-Jukes
June 26, 2010
So sorry to hear of Joe's illness and passing. Joe always supported me when I asked for a donation for Relay for Life. I will be walking in Memory of Joe in future relays. Joe will surely be missed by all. Prayers go out to the family.
Jimmy & Michelle Meredith
June 26, 2010
We knew Jo Jo in both business and friendship. In all aspects of his life he was a kind and generous gentle man. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all his friends.
Carl & Jeri Arcuri
June 26, 2010
Our condolences to the entire Gomer Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe had a heart of gold. Whenever we were in town either for pleasure or work Joe always went out of his way to make us feel at home. We are fortunate to have met a man who leaves us with such lasting memories.
May He rest in peace, God Bless.
Brian Cousins
June 26, 2010
Sandy, I was so shocked when Mom told me about Jo Jo. He has been a rock in my life. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Linda Cousins
June 26, 2010
Sandy,Tammy and Jennifer, JoJo always did things his way, even up to the end. What a man. We are all better people by knowing him and loving him. May his memories and zest for life live on in all of us. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all
Lisa Couch
June 25, 2010
Expressing our deepest sympathy to the family of Jo. He was such an awesome individual. There has never been anyone like him before and there never will be. There is a void where Jo's smile once was. He will be missed so very much. God bless. Couch Construction Company, Inc. Paul and Lisa
Lonnie & Janet Meeks
June 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bubba Chalkley
June 25, 2010
I love you Jo Jo you will be missed deeply. To Sandy, Tammy Jo, Jennifer, Drew and Carter so sorry for your loss I will always be there for you. Love Bubba
June 25, 2010
We will miss Jo very much and will think of him always. A great guy and friend, someone we knew we could depend on for anything. Sandy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy and Danny Spencer
Amy, Erin and Denise McLaughlin
June 25, 2010
We are so sad to hear the news about Joe. He will be so missed by us but always in our hearts. The memories are forever and we are sorry about this terrible loss. We love you Joe,
Amy, Erin and Denise
Sam Long
June 25, 2010
To the Gomer Family,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe will be remembered by many as one who was a community man and outstanding businessman. His presence in the Richmond will be missed. He was one of a kind.
TYLO Equipment Sales Inc.
Lynn Sprouse
June 25, 2010
June 25 2010
Joe was a special person, he was so good to the staff and residents at Hertiage Hall. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Cindy Graham
June 25, 2010
To the Gomer family,
I just want to let you know what Joe did for us. After working as a heavy equipment operator for many years my husband wanted to explore the possiblities of us starting our own company. So the first place we went was to see Joe Gomer. Joe took the time to work with us and showed us many machines and trucks that would best fit our budget as well as what we needed for the type of work that we would be doing. He worked very hard on helping us get financing (witch for a start up company is difficult at best in this enconomy) Well we are still in business and doing ok, but we couldn't have even gotton off the ground without the help of "good ole Joe Gomer". So a BIG THANK YOU to Joe, for helping us live out a dream. You will be truely missed.
Graham & Son Excavating and Hauling, LLC
Lynn Sprouse
June 25, 2010
June 25,2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Joe was a special person, he was always so good to his Mom and the residents and staff at Hertiage Hall
Walter Gill
June 25, 2010
Jo was my friend and I will miss his friendship, smile, and sincere love of life and he will be in my heart forever.
June 25, 2010
June 26, 2010
Sandy I am so sorry to hear about your lost. I did not know Joe, but evidently he someone very special in your heart. May God bless you and keep the Peace in your life.
Your friend Donna Morris,
Newport News, Virginia
Rupert and Midge Burruss
June 25, 2010
Our condolences goes out to Joe's family. We lived across the street from Joe and his family in the seventy on Dellwood Street and can remember our first meeting with him and Donna. They were such a great couple, and then came the girls in their lifes, Joe was so proud to be a daddy.I don't think there was a person who met Joe who didn't come away not thinking what a great guy he was.I know Joe has touched so many people in his life and I know he left a lot of good memories and his memories will live on forever.
June 25, 2010
Donna and girls: So very sorry to hear about Jo Jo passing. Mom, Cindy and I were talking the other day about having so much fun memories of us down at the river with Bubba and gang at the cabin. Happy times had by all. May Joe and Daddy party together now as they are no longer suffering! Take Care! - Tracy Trollinger, Mineral, VA
Patricia Moody
June 25, 2010
To the Gomer family,
So sorry to hear of JoJo's passing. I have many memories of fun times with the 'gang'. JoJo will be missed but no doubt he is smiling now free of pain. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Beverly Wheat
June 25, 2010
Sandy,Jennifer,Tammy,
I have tried to write several times but the pain in my heart just gets unbearable. I never knew why Jo Jo picked
me to do so much for, now as I read I see he treated everyone this way. I am sure you are very Proud to have been his
family. I have so many great memories and pictures I will share with you anytime you want. I loved him so.
Beverly Wheat
June 25, 2010
Joe will be missed most by his loving family, but nothing can take the good memories away from them so that he lives on in their hearts and memories. All of his friends and associates will also remember him as he touched each one of us with his gentle heart. We will all miss Joe and wish his family the very best in loving memories.
Regards,
Jim Wessel
Supervalu / Richfood
Charlotte Harris
June 24, 2010
Joe touched so many lives and he was loved and is still loved very much. My sympathies go out to his family and close friends. He will be missed!
June 24, 2010
Dear Gomer Family,
I am sorry for your loss of JoJo. I love him dearly and have wonderful members of him coming to Skilligalee with Sandy and his friends. He was a thoughtful and giving man. He will be truely missed and always loved. May God be with you in your time of grief and my prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Aymer and Pamela Gover
Kim Heyer Saunders
June 24, 2010
Gomer Family, I am so sorry to hear about Jo. I have fond memories of him I will always cherish. God, only knows what him and my Dad, Happy, are doing up in heaven...the thought just makes me smile. Please let me know if there is anything our family can do and we would love to meet Carter! Hugs and kisses to you all!
Love, Kim Heyer Saunders and family
June McKenna
June 24, 2010
Donna....I was totally blown away hearing of Joe's passing. My prayers and blessing go to you and your girls. May God heal your saddened hearts and leave you with fond memories of the man you all so loved. Your friend, June
June 24, 2010
Donna - It seems like ages since we last saw you; but please know that some of our fondest memories are of those days when we were young and "hanging out" together.
We cannot begin to tell you how upsetting it was to hear the news about Joe. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Henry and B.J.
Ruthane Harlow
June 24, 2010
To Sandy and all of the family," Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away". How blessed we all are to have had such a fine gentelman in our lives. He tought the true meaning of giving and helping others no matter what. He will be missed and the lessons will carry on.
Dottie Wells
June 24, 2010
I wish to express my condolences on the passing of Joe. I worked with him through my job at the IRS and he was always so helpful whenever I called on him. He will be greatly missed.
Bubba and Virginia Milliner
June 24, 2010
To the family of Joe Gomer. What a good man and a man of his word!!! He helped us when no one else would. This world needs more people like Joe Gomer. He helped many many people to get where they are today. We will never forget.
Janet & Roger Bailey
June 24, 2010
To The Gomer Family, Ruth Gomer and Edward,
You probably will not remember me at all, my name is Janet (Dagenhart) Bailey. Joe and I grew up together in Chase City, Virginia. His mother Ruth, Joe, Sherry and Edward lived across the street from me. Joe had a wonderful mother and sister and brother. I didn't know Sherry had passed. Joe's death came as a shock to me and my husband Roger. Roger had talked with Joe over the years and I guess the last time was about three years ago, since both of us are retired now. He would always tell Roger to tell me Hello. He was one of the greatest friends I had growing up, He was special and always will me in my heart.
Mrs. Gomer and Edward, my love and sympathy goes out to you. May those special memories of Joe remain in your heart forever, this way Joe lives on through you. To the rest of his family, I know you are special because Joe picked you. He had the biggest heart of anyone I had ever known as a child., so I know all of you knew how much Joe loved all of you.
It is hard to say goodbye, but at least he is truly an angel now with God. He will always be watching over all of us.
With all our Love and Sympathy
Janet D. Bailey and husband Roger
Chase City, Virginia 23924
Ruby Hammill
June 24, 2010
Jo Jo's Family,
We are so very sad to hear of Joe's passing. We have known Joe for a long time and you all are correct about him being the most kind, good hearted, generous man we know. He was always there for you. When "Isabel" came thru our land he had a piece of equipment delivered for the weekend to help us. We will never forget his kindness. He will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Scatcey and Al Hammill
Curtis and Jennifer Black
June 24, 2010
Sandy and Family,
Joe was a rare and special man, and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we were so lucky to know him as we did.
June 24, 2010
Sandy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Jo Jo will be very missed by all.
Cookie and Sherri
Laura and Samuel Worsham
June 24, 2010
donna and girls sorry for your loss. May god bless you in the days to come. He's in a much better place now.No more pain.Keep your heads up while he's watching down on you.
William Arnold
June 24, 2010
Jo Jo – you will be deeply missed by everyone whose life you touched.
Regina Ragan
June 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy in the passing of your loved one. I pray that God gives you peace in the mist of your storm.
He’s in a Better Place!
He’s in a better place right now than he’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; he’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles him anymore.
It’s we who feel the burden, the sadness and the grief.
We have to cry and mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.
We know we’ll reconnect with him at the end of our life’s road,
We’ll see his cherished face again.
When we release our earthly load
Rex Butler
June 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 24, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Joe, he was a most wonderful person. I had to priviledge of working for Joe for many years. Tammy, feel my hugs. Joe will truly be missed by so many, but God needed a special angel.
Carol Crawford
retired from Machinery Trader
Dee Voron
June 24, 2010
TO: Jo Jo's family and extended family & friends.
What a wonderful person Joe was and such an inspiration to us all. We just all have to believe that he filled his purpose here on earth and tried to make it so much better for everyone. He will now be watching over all his friends and family from above. Keep his Spirit going with love and kindness for one another.
Dee Voron
Clay and Tammy Edwards
June 24, 2010
My husband and I came to know Joe through our dealings involving our excavation company. I know that because of Joe many excavation companies were able to get there start because he took a chance on them. There will never be another like him. One thing that always struck me about Joe was his concern for kids. I never went into his office that he did not ask me "How are those babies doing?", referring to my kids. To me that was a sign of a kind heart and a generous soul and he will truly be missed.
Kristi Stephens
June 24, 2010
This comes a such a shock. I can't believe he is gone. I will really miss him. Over the years working with Motley's I had become closer to Joe and will honestly miss hearing his voice on the other end of the phone. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for any of you guys.
Rick & Teresa Baldwin Baldwin Contracting
June 24, 2010
We were so sad to hear of Joe's illness and passing. Over the years he has a been a wonderful friend to us and to our business. We bought our first piece of equipment from him and sought his advice many many times. His no nonsense approach and positive attitude was a true inspiration. He will be missed.
June 24, 2010
Sandy, we are so sorry to hear about Joe. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Our prayers are with you and all his "girls" and entire family - God Bless you all. Jerry and Linda (Blount) Jennings, Chester, VA
Jeff Olden
June 24, 2010
Joe was truely an amazing man, and his spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those were fortunate enough to cross paths with him. I can honestly say he was one of the most kind hearted and generous people I have ever known who always put the needs of others (even those he had just met) in front of his own.
The world just won't be as bright without you in it Jo Jo
Mary Copeland
June 24, 2010
I am sorry for the loss of such a kind man. I had the pleasure of doing business with Mr. Gomer and his company for several years never once did he not make time to see me or any memmber of our company. That was just the way he was. My you find peace knowing he is in a better place.
Laura, Davey, Justin, Dylan & Taylor Pullen
June 24, 2010
You will be missed JoJo! You were always so good to my boys when we came to see the equipment at "Joes House."
Jennifer Johnson
June 24, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss and pray for Sandy Gomer and family.
June 24, 2010
I did not know Joe very well but from what I did know, he was a very, very special person to my dear friend Khristine and sweet to me. He always took care of his "family" at work first which made his business successful over the years. May God bless him and his family during this time. He will be missed.
Susan Walls
June 24, 2010
I know Joe had many admiring friends, and I am proud to have been one of them.
Jim Hogge
Gene & Virginia Johnson
June 24, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy for Sandy Gomer and Family. May the love you feel for the one you lost lessen your sorrow and may your memories be a source of comfort.
The Campbells
June 24, 2010
What an amazing man.The world was a better place because of Joe. He was loved & respected by so many. We were so blessed to have had him our lives. He will be in our hearts always. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
June 24, 2010
A true friend is one of life's most rare and precious treasures. This gift endures beyond the bounds of death itself and continues to shine upon us in the faces and hearts of all who loved you Joseph .... my good and trusted friend. Greg
Anita & Bob Crigler
June 24, 2010
The world was a better place because Jo Jo was in it. There are no words that can explain how much he will be missed. He will always be in our hearts.
Marion & Bonnie Shuskey
June 24, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 24, 2010
Family of Jo Jo, We will miss Jo Jo so very much he was like a brother to me always there. He worked so hard making life happier and better for others, now God will take care of him. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. God be with you all doing this time. Judy & Vinny
Dennis & Teresa Brannan
June 24, 2010
Donna, Jennifer & Tammy,
We were so sorry to hear about Joe. May you take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and is an angel in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila & Mark Hicks
June 24, 2010
Sandy and Family,
Our hearts are heavy over the loss of a good man. As you and so many others know, Joe has been a dear friend of my dad's (Gene Johnson) and our family for many years. For me, traveling Richfood Road will never be the same. We will forever hold all memories of Joe in our hearts forever. We are sorry for your loss.
Kitty Guthrie
June 24, 2010
God always takes the good ones first.
Denise Powell
June 24, 2010
Jo Jo was a wonderful person to everyone he came in contact with. He was a man that would go above and beyond to help others in need. He always helped me with donations for my Relay for Life and now I will walk for him and know he will be looking over us. My heart and prayers are with his family and friends, and remember he will always be with you in your heart. Everyone at Superior Excavating & Const. will forever miss him.
Sharon Shelton
June 24, 2010
Sandy, Tammy, Jennifer and Drew
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. The words in his obituary doesn't begin tell the story of just how wonderful Joe was. He touched & inspired everyone around him with his kindness and love. May God be with each of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon (Joes Sharon) Shelton
Elaine Hammett
June 24, 2010
Joe was a wonderful man and friend. He will be dearly missed. He helped so many people. He was very generous and kind. God bless him. Love, Elaine Hammett
Sharon Heyer
June 24, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Ernie Campbell
June 24, 2010
Joe was the only person I could depend on for anything he was like a dad to me and a grandfarther to my kids our lives will never be the same with him gone. Until we meet again I love you buddy.
Ernie Campbell
June 24, 2010
Joe was the one person who I could count on for anything we had a relationship of a farther and son , My life and the lives of my family will never be the same without him in it. Until we see each other again I love you Buddy. Ernie.C
Linda Graybill
June 24, 2010
I have no words to express the sadness I feel for the great loss that you (Sandra), and his family and friends have now. He has been so very good to our family, and to so many other folks that I don't even know about. Sandy, you were his rock and he was yours. How wonderful to have been able to share so many years together with someone you were truly meant to be with.
Ronnie Bugg
June 24, 2010
I did not know Joe was stricken with cancer. Me and Joe went a long ways back to our teen days and members of the same rock band. Also ran across him in Vietnam. He had ruined his ID card when he saved the life of a vietnamese girl. When he came to the door of our office I was overjoyed to see him. We were happy to make him a new ID card. I consider him among my old friends and am sadden to learn of his passing.
June 24, 2010
I am just deeply sadden by the loss of Joe. There are just to many good memories about Joe to express.
Scott Champion
Jim Hanks
June 24, 2010
Hey Donna, so sorry and shocked to hear about Joe. Botsie called me and told me, and I about fell out. Hope you'll understand when I say Joe and I drank a lot of beers together and raised some hell too. He was one of my best friends. All the best to you and your daughters. Jimmy Hanks
Becca Miller
June 24, 2010
Brenda and Family, You are all in Our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with Peace and wrap His arms around you all with His Holy Comfort.
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