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Joseph Dugan Obituary
Joe was a native of Gaston County, NC, the son of the late Carlin and Rachael Dugan. He was a graduate of Garinger High School. Joe loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, racing sailboats on the lake, playing golf, and shag dancing.
Mr. Dugan is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dale Furr Dugan, with whom he has been with for 43 years, daughter, Andrea Warren, son, Shawn Warren all of Huntersville, sister, Linda Dugan Smith (Julius) of Indian Trail, brother, J.C. Dugan, Jr. (Kay) of Fort Mill, SC, granddaughter, Chelsea Cannon, great-granddaughter, Addy Cooper both of Stanley, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Joe's birthday, Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 12 p.m. at James Funeral Home of Huntersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity House of Mooresville, 110 Centre Church Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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pam burris
October 5, 2017
Hey Dale, Oh my goodness...what to say? My life is better because I met you and Joe...my heart is heavy for you. His laugh is in my head...contagious. And the kindest of hearts. My thoughts are with you.
Beth Ellen
August 25, 2017
Shooting pool for APB will will be missing a fair, hard ball shooting, good sport all around good guy. We love you Joe. Rest in His hands.
Brenda Allen
August 25, 2017
Dale I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
suzanne fesperman
August 24, 2017
Dale,I am sorry to hear of Joe passing away you are in my thoughts and prayers.love in Christ Suzanne
Gene Christiansen
August 24, 2017
Joe was a gentleman and a real friend to all of us at LNSC.
We have known Joe for over 30 years from the early days of sailboat racing together on Lake Norman.
The last few years when Joe was the LNSC Harbormaster, he was always caring about how everyone was doing even though he was sick.
We would visit with Joe every time we were up at the lake, and he would say how is Gene, Gene the dancing machine, little Gene and the family.
On August 6, 2017 , we spent time with Joe on the porch at LNSC and he was fighting to the end with a positive attitude as usual.
I know it might be the last time I would see Joe and we spent time reminiscing of the good old days on the lake.
Joe will be missed by all of us and hopefully he will be in a better place were he can sail up in heaven every day.
Sincerely,
Gene, Anne, Gene Jr. and Robert Christiansen
Gerald Tanner
August 24, 2017
Joe was such a great guy ! I have a lot of fond memories,always a smile,happy go lucky type guy.Great shagger and good bike rider. He will be solely miss. RIP my friend Joe. Prayers for the family. Gerald Tanner [email protected]
Shelley Smith Book
August 24, 2017
Most of my memories of Joe are from the beach. He was always so joyus and I will always remember his great laugh.
Mandy Hathcock
August 24, 2017
Joe Ray... 35 years we have known you. From landlord, friend and pool team mate. You always had a smile on your face and that funny laugh of yours. I learned alot from you about Harleys. Though I'll never have mine as clean as yours were...lol. I rejoice in the fact that you are now with our Lord. Shagging up a storm if not sailing. And maybe the occasional pool game or bike ride. You are whole again! You will be greatly missed Joe. Until we meet again my friend. Rest easy now.
Michael Foster
August 24, 2017
Joe really enjoyed life!His smiling face and kindness will be missed!
John Jenkins
August 24, 2017
Joe Dugan, I don't know anyone who had a happier laugh than Joe. To hear him laugh made you feel good.
I've known Joe since we were teenagers. We had tons of fun together. I met him again later in life when I sold him his first large sailboat, it was a fast 25 ft. boat that he loved. We were both charter members of LNSC. He was dock master until the end of his life. I spent lots of weekends with him until his end of life. Joe, my brother I am going to miss you very much. I love you.
Sidney Elms
August 24, 2017
Joe was such a special friend in school. Payers and thoughts are with his family. He was a great guy..
BENNY AYCOCK
August 24, 2017
JOE WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND SUFFER NO MORE.
Mark Wells
August 23, 2017
Deepest Sympathy, Prayers for you at this time.
Mark Wells and family
Becky Johnson Hargett
August 23, 2017
Joe, cutest fun guy.. always smiling... loved to dance. Kept smiles on our faces at Garinger.
RIP Joe Dugan
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