JOEL L. BILBO

JOEL L. BILBO obituary, Richmond, VA

JOEL L. BILBO

JOEL BILBO Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Aug. 2, 2011.
BILBO, Joel L., 62, of Chester, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011, at his home. Born in Houston, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Joel and Fannie Louise Bilbo. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cheryl "C.J." Bilbo; sister, Susan Bilbo; two nieces, Jaime Lee Fritze and Melody Molliere; and nephew, Edward Painter. A U.S. Army veteran, Joel was a sergeant with Henrico County Security. He was the second youngest to receive the honor of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Charles County Community College in Maryland, and received a degree in Computer Aided Drafting. He enjoyed computers, aviation, Star Wars, WaWa coffee and Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate. He was a member of the NRA, and an avid gun collector and competitive shooter. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10), Richmond, where funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Interment private.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 25, 2011

Alesha Moore posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2011

Mae Ferrell posted to the memorial.

August 4, 2011

Angela Harper posted to the memorial.

Alesha Moore

August 25, 2011

I looked forward to seeing the two of you everyday for your coffee runs. Though I will still see CJ , Joel will ne greatly missed. The Staff at Wawa sends our sincere prayers to you and your family.

Mae Ferrell

August 19, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time

Angela Harper

August 4, 2011

I send the Bilbo family and friends my sincere sympathy for your loss. Joel helped me many times as I ended my day working for Henrico County. Sometimes he would be in the Administration Building lobby or outside the Board room assisting us. Even in rainy weather, he would be sure that I got to my car safely helping me with extra bags too. We talked about his wife, her Mom, and the many household activities that he did. He provided a calm and happy way to end my work day. I thank you for sharing him with us. I will sincerely miss him.

Desiree Bradby

August 4, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Pam Orlandi

August 4, 2011

I also had the pleasure of knowing Sergeant Bilbo while working at Henrico County. I will miss talking to him as he sometimes walked with me in the mornings. He was always very pleasant and kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

August 4, 2011

I will miss his smiling face wishing me a good night as I left work at Henrico.
Christina Goggin

August 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlotte Moore

August 3, 2011

I had the pleasure of knowing Joel while working at Henrico County. I looked forward to seeing and talking with him in the mornings - he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

August 3, 2011

Cheryl, Im so sorry to hear about Joel. My heart goes out to you. Love Theresa Rose

jeff rose

August 2, 2011

cj, Sorry for your loss,joel was a hard worker and always friendly, you were good neigbors and a fun couple to be around,my prayers and thoughts are with you,

Walter Stoewe

August 2, 2011

I offer my deepest condolences trusting that Joel's family and friends will find comfort and solace in their time of grief. While we here mourn, there is celebration where Joel's spirit was lovingly welcomed and received.

DEBRA WILLIAMS

August 2, 2011

WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS ABOUT JOEL HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WE WILL MISS HIM OUR HEART FELT PRAYERS ARE WITH CHERYL WE LOVE YOU CHERYL AND JOEL I GUESS IT BEEN 20 YEARS THE FIRST TIME I MET YOU AND JOEL JOHN AND DEBRA WILLIAMS /PAT /MIKE

DEBRA WILLIAMS

August 2, 2011

WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS ABOUT JOEL HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WE WILL MISS HIM OUR HEART FELT PRAYERS ARE WITH CHERYL WE LOVE YOU CHERYL AND JOEL I GUESS IT BEEN 20 YEARS THE FIRST TIME I MET YOU AND JOEL JOHN AND DEBRA WILLIAMS /PAT /MIKE { AMELIA VA}

Robin Cecil

August 2, 2011

I had the pleasure of knowing Joel for a few years at Henrico county. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Emily Pruitt

August 2, 2011

CJ , Life has begun for Joel,rejoice knowing that he will be taken care of ! My heart felt prayers to you ,You and Joel will always have a special place in my heart... Love Emily @ Lowes

Matthew Porter

August 2, 2011

It was a sad day; many will miss him. I will miss drinking coffee with him, he is a good person to know and to call a friend. He maybe gone but not forgotten. Be at peace MY FRIEND!!!

Chief Kelly Quinn

August 2, 2011

It was a sad day in Henrico when we learned of Joel's sudden passing. I had the pleasure to know and work with Joel for the past 11 years. Joel was a valued member of Henrico County Security Services and will be missed by all of us around the County. My thoughts and prayers are with CJ and family at this time. GOD SPEED # 703

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home

August 2, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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