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1948
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2010
Joe Heathcote Obituary
The world lost a wonderful man named Joe Heathcote, age 62, of Jacksboro, Texas on Dec. 7, 2010 in Witchita Falls, Texas.
Visitation for Mr. Heathcote took place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by family and friends.
Mr. Heathcote was born June 13, 1948 in Inglewood, Calif. He was the son of the late Donald Isaac and Inid Yvonne Fowles Heathcote. He was a retired civil engineer for the United States Navy. He also served in the United States Air Force. Memorials may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by son, Richard Heathcote, and daughter, Joanne Heathcote, both of Jacksboro; sister, Betty Ricks of Preston, Idaho; brothers, Donnie Heathcote of Utah, and Jim Heathcote of Oxnard; and grandson, Eian Brown of Oxnard.
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Joanne Heathcote
December 14, 2010
DAd I love you and miss you very much you were the best father a girl could ever ask for I know u will look down on us and keep us safe. Love your daughter joanne
Monte Faust
December 10, 2010
Joe , I enjoyed or bike trips and trying out different doggie diners along the way. I'll be thinking about you every time I go out on the the motorcycle or stop at some little out of the way restaurant for lunch.
Thanks buddy...you will truly be missed by us all... GOD bless you
December 10, 2010
Joe was a funny guy who loved his family, and though we will miss him, he left a beautiful legacy behind in his children and grandchild. Richard, Jojo, and Eian take comfort in each other. My heart goes out to you both.
With love,
Jaimee, Brian and Morgan
Brandy Brown
December 10, 2010
Joe...although its been a few years since we've seen each other, I was very happy to be able to see you last week via FaceTime and to see the smile on your face when you were talking to your grandkids...You have been a big part of my life for 31 years and I feel like I've lost a family member losing you. I love you to pieces and know that you are looking down on all of us...thank you for taking in Nia and Moses as if they were own...Rest in Peace Papa Joe...we love you! Cathy and Bobby are taking care of you now!! <3 P.S. Eian will be well taken care of!
Kayla Seamons
December 10, 2010
I think I have only met Joe once in my life, but from all the great things people have said about him he is a really great man, I wish I could have met him more but I know that I will see him again and that I will get to know him more!!
December 10, 2010
I think I have only met Joe once in my life, but from all the great things I have heard people say about him, he was a great man and my love goes out to everybody, I can't wait to see him again and get to know more about him.
vicki hannigan
December 10, 2010
GOD bless you joe as you journey onto the next phase....heaven is a brighter place now that you are there....thanks for the wonderful memories.....richard, jo-jo, and eian we love you so very much wish we could be there with you...but we are here for you....always and forever
Miguel Paredes
December 10, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to the heathcote family. Your farther is great man with a big heart and I am proud to have known while living across the street from you guys and growing up. Best wishes to all of you guys and keep strong through these hard times cuz I will be praying for you.
Mary Seamons
December 10, 2010
So sorry we are so far away, wishing we could be there to comfort you guys. Just know that we are thinking and praying for all of you. With lots of love Warren, Mary, Kayla and Ashlyn Seamons.
Elaina Reynoso
December 10, 2010
paying respect 2 u Joe. U will be missed greatly by your family & by Eian.. He loves his poppa so much.. We will take good care of him 4 U I promise..
Mary Seamons
December 10, 2010
So sorry we are so far away, wishing we could be there to comfort you guys at this time.. Just know that we are thinking and praying for all of you. With lots of love Warren, Mary, Kayla and Ashlyn Seamons
Mechel Lanier
December 10, 2010
God Bless you Huck and family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
sherry hammond
December 10, 2010
we love y'all and we loved your dad he will be missed!
Richard Heathcote
December 10, 2010
Hi dad, its your son, just wanna say how much i love you, and respect every single thing you have done for me. You have always been there for me thank you. I know i am a better man because of you. I know you are not suffering anymore, and you are looking down on us. I wont let you down everything you have worked for is safe..REST IN PARADISE POPS....
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