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Joseph Decker Obituary
80 of Massillon died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born March 21, 1931 in Chippewa Lake, Ohio and was a veteran of US Marine Corps during Korea. He retired from Ashland Oil Co., Canton, Ohio after 18 years service. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Decker; mother, Doris M. Decker; three brothers, Raymond Roy, Kenneth and Glen; three sisters, Mary Ann Parker, Faye Warren and Marie Millard.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ollie M. Decker; three sons, John (Pat) Stipe of California, Chris (Lucille) Stipe of Louisiana and Joseph H. (Chrys) Decker, Jr. of Massillon; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert, Donald and Lester; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses on Nine Main at Mercy Medical Center for their kind and loving care.
Funeral service THURSDAY, 1 p.m. at the Swigart- Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry Street, (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton) with Pastor Tim Leali, officiating. Burial with military honors by VFW #9795 at Canal Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call WEDNESDAY 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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August 14, 2011
ollie, i am so sorry to hear about joe, my thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. if you need anything, let me know. love,vicky dennis
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August 9, 2011
Dear Ollie and Family, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe will be greatly missed by many.
Love, Cathy Schnabel (Gene and Carol Williams daughter)
August 9, 2011
Our Dear Deckers - please know that we are thinking of you in your sad times, and sending you our encouragement. With our love - Jeff & Kelly Colburn
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