Joel Thomas Daves III

I used to always say "Hello Mayor" when I saw him walking his beautiful Bassett hound to or from Publix at least once a week, and sometimes we would talk a bit. IMHO he was the best mayor we ever had here in WPB. I'm so sorry for your loss. Just found out. I also worked with Darden on the West Palm centennial back in the day.

We remember him coming into our store daily (Blessing's Market) . He was a true gentleman and loved West Palm Beach.

My condolences and prayers to the family. He was inspiring to all and fair to everyone. He was one of the honest, finest, honorable man I have ever met. I was put on one of his committees to help with community relations in the late 1990's. I am deeply saddened by the loss, but the heavens are extremely joyful.

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Joel! He leaves a great legacy of service to his family and the community of West Palm Beach. My father, Hill O'Neal, who was a retired WPB Police Officer knew Joel and his mother Mary who lived on Hunter Street opposite to our home on Macy. She is buried in the same section of Hillcrest Ctm. as my parents. I see her grave and say a prayer every time I visit my parents' graves! Joel will long be remembered in West Palm Beach!...

Mayor Daves was one of the finest men I ever met. May he rest in peace.

Dards and Posey sending prayers and so much love always.

Our family sends their prayers and deepest condolences. Joel was a good man in every respect, and it was our honor to know him through the years. He cared for his City, his family and his community. RJ, the kids and I respected him greatly. Fred Hazouri said it best - we are diminished by his passing. Godspeed, Joel - you join RJ playing tunes in the sky. Respectfully, Kim Duffey and the Duffey/Powers clan

The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Joel Thomas Daves III for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L´Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.