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Joseph Gould Obituary

Joseph A. Gould Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Joseph A. Gould Jr., 70, passed away Dec. 8, 2010 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his children, Tyrann N. Taylor, Michael J. Gould, Troy R. Gould; grandsons, Jason K. Taylor and Ryan I. Gould. He will be missed by all who know him. The last few months have been some of the most challenging, sad, happy, rewarding times for Joseph Allison Gould Jr. Also known as, Joe, Joseph, Joe Cool, Tri-Joe, The blond guy in the bucket truck working on traffic lights in Portsmouth. He was a cook in the Army, served in the National Guard during the Ash Wednesday Storm, retired from the City of Portsmouth serving as a traffic engineer/electrician. Joe surfed in Nags Head many summers, was a master tri-athlete who won many awards. The completion of the Iron Man in Hawaii was one of those many accomplishments. Through his life, he was humble, modest, vain, frugal, dependable, disciplined... We will miss him so much. The family is grateful for the support and love given to them in many ways from everyone including the Twiddy & Company Realtors of the Outer Banks. A celebration of life and time of remembering will be held at Joe's home Saturday Feb. 26, starting at 2 p.m.       The family suggest memorial contributions to the Surfrider Foundation-Outer Banks Chapter, P.O. Box 1576, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 or to the Bon Secours Hospice. Loving Funeral Home handled the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 3, 2011.

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Celeste Starnes Miller

January 12, 2011

Joe was a magnificent gentleman. He was always there for me and will remain my best friend and love forever. "Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”

Annette Davis Field

January 4, 2011

Tyrann,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your dad. It is a painful thing to go through to loose a parent so if you need a friend to talk to don't hesitate to call me (757) 488-5286.

Laura Carr

January 3, 2011

Tyrann I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your Dad and I will always remember him as being a super cool dude.

Chirstmas 2009

Cindy Gould

January 3, 2011

Joe will always be in our hearts. We loved him dearly. He loved each one of us unconditionally. We spent many great vacations with him. We are all missing him. Love to his family from the Gould Cousins. Gary,Cindy,Garrison,Chad,and Daniel Gould

Donna Evans Buttles

January 3, 2011

Tyrann, Michael, & Troy,
Your dad was an awesome guy and a great friend. He will always be remembered.

Becky Powell

January 3, 2011

Tyrann, Jason and family: Joe was such a gift to all and my love and prayers go out to each of you. His memories will warm your hearts and brighten the dark days. Love you Tyrann! Becky (Kitty Hawk, NC)

KE & Kathleen Morgan

January 3, 2011

Tyrann, Troy, & Michael,
Thank you for sharing Joe with us throughout the years. As always, we are here whenever you need us.
KE & Kathleen

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