Joseph Martin Mellett

Joe! Just the most wonderful, caring, never a dull moment, friend & friendship of nearly 20 years. He will be so missed by so many. Rest in peace, sweet Joe! My condolences to Becky & the entire family & all of his beloved friends & pets Until we meet again!

Sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Joe and I owned land that joined one another near Sandy Run, SC. He was a pleasant person and I met him several times at the property.

I met Joe in 3rd grade so can only imagine the stories I can tell you. We literally grew up together and remained close friends for 50+ years. He was a key building block in my life. Joe had an innocence about him that will NEVER fade in my heart. My children have always called him uncle Joe. They are in their 30s now with children of their own. Even they cherish many memories and regard Joe as family. My wife Tina has grown to regard him as a family member too. Saying he will be missed is an...

I called him Carolina Joe. Made me smile.

Because of Joe I will never say the word "oil" the same. I say it in my day to day life just as he did, it could just be a southern way of pronouncing the word. But Everytime I get to say it I smile and giggle a little. Joe has many phrases such as "you´ve really out done yourself" that make me smile and giggle. It´s so warming and sweet and just so him. Also watching the three musketeers with him and watching him cry laugh. It was so infectious how could you not laugh with him. Truthfully...

My first memory of Joe was sitting on Beckys patio in Ashland, talking about life, depression, coping. Beginning of a sweet friendship. Chelsea