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Joseph Duckworth Obituary
Evansville, IN
Joseph A. Duckworth, Jr. "Papa Joe", 85, of Evansville passed away at 11:30 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at home.
Joe was born March 6, 1926 in Poseyville, Indiana, the son of Joseph, Sr. and Agnes (Blesch) Duckworth. He attended Bosse High School and left to join the United States Navy during WWII where he was ultimately assigned to LST 480. Joe was dispatched to Pearl Harbor and served as a Signalman along with his twin brother, John. LST 480 was attacked and sunk, where he was one of only a few to survive.
He returned to Evansville where he eventually met his wife, Louise. As he would say they remained "still married" for 56 years.
Joe worked many years in the trucking industry for several trucking companies including Pride Brothers Towing Service, and Meisler, Schneipper and A&H Truck Lines. Joe was a lifelong member of Teamsters Local 215, American Legion Post #1114 and D.A.V.
He enjoyed a very close relationship with his wonderful neighbors, including the River City Postmen, Lucille and Jim Baker, Hal and Delores Wolford, Patty and Mark Hartman and Lyman, Bonnie and Vickie Winemiller.
Joe was a member of American Baptist East/LifeLifters. He was the official LifeLifter greeter and greeted members with an open door and sweet treats.
Joe had 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren who lovingly remember him as their Papa Joe. He loved to spoil them with Freezie Pops, candy, cookies and his favorite Little Debbie cakes.
The family would like to thank Dr. William Hardesty and staff, Dr. Mark Browning and staff, VA Clinic and staff, St. Mary's Home Healthcare and VNA Hospice, especially John Collins.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Louise (Leach) Duckworth of Evansville, daughters, Robin Duckworth, Charlotte Mellott and Sandra Yeager (Robert), all of Evansville, sons, Mike Duckworth, Sr. (Traci), Jerry Duckworth (Pat) and Jim Warren, all of Evansville and Rick Warren (Karen) of Carmel, IN, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, nieces, Gail Pruitt (Ben) and Sue Guier (David) and sister-in-law, Peggy Duckworth.
He is preceded in death by a son, Richard A. Duckworth in 1975 and his twin brother, John Duckworth in 2004.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Monday, September 19, 2011at American Baptist East Church, 6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville with Pastor Jeff Stratton officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans will perform full military rites.
Friends may call from 2 pm until 8 pm, Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville and again from 11 am until time of service at 1 pm, Monday at American Baptist East Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Baptist East Church/LifeLifters.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Duckworth
Mike Jones
October 4, 2011
Mike, Just heard about your father death. I am so sorry for your loss.
September 25, 2011
Mike,
We're sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our condolences.
Darla and Steve Woodall
September 21, 2011
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment & Infusion Staff
September 19, 2011
Robin, Much love and prayers. You know where we are if you need us.
Barbara & Robert Day
September 19, 2011
Mike
IN am sorry for your loss.Please konw
that i am ppraying.
Charlene Gates
September 19, 2011
Robin,
My heart goes out to you, your mother and your family in this time of loss. He was loved by so many that the void that will be felt is tremendous. My love and prayers are with you especially in this time as you have always been there for me. May God be with you and grant you peace. Charlene (Ceotto) Gates
September 18, 2011
Mike, it's been a long time, but I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family, in this time of loss. M K 'Kim' Voorhees Whisler. Elkhart, IN
September 18, 2011
Robin,
I am soo sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for your family and lifting you all up during this time of finding a "new normal". May God grant you peace. Marla
Linda Dunn
September 17, 2011
Louise and Robin.......Was so sorry to read about your loss. Hughie talked a lot about the family and they can now continue talking. Hope you are doing well Louise and your family is in my prayers.
Linda Dunn
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Hughie's niece
Louie Krugel
September 17, 2011
Mike been years since we have seen each other so sorry for your loss
Vickie Winemiller Marklin
September 17, 2011
Joe Duckworth was one of the kindest, most generous and also most stubborn man I have ever known. He and my Dad were like two peas in a pod. I've seen then both leave their front doors and both be mumbling under their breaths fussing at one other before they ever met in the middle of the boulevard. When Dad and Mom were both gravely ill Joe and Lou and Mark and Patty never forgot them and were such a comfort to me during such a difficult time. That is a debt I can never repay. My heart goes out to all of you as I share your loss of such a good man. I would give anything to open my front door and have Joe meet me in the boulevard mumbling at me for not wearing shoes and trying to herd me into the house so he and Lou could feed me. God Bless and keep you Joe Duckworth. Vickie Winemiller Marklin
September 17, 2011
Jerry and Pat, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of a loved one. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jim & Georgia Vaughn
September 17, 2011
Dear Jerry sorry to hear of your dad passing prayers are with you and pat and all if your family from valarie
Kelly (Maier) Al Nashmi
September 17, 2011
Dear Jim & Mike,
Sending our deepest condolences for your loss.
September 17, 2011
He was everyone's "Papa Joe" ! If you knew him, you loved him. I don't how that great big heart got into that small body, but he used it to the benefit of all who needed anything. His life and love and humor will always be remembered. Our love and prayers to all " The Ducks" Gary & Tina
charlie
September 17, 2011
Mike:
I am sorry for your loss. Jam out the city and will not be back in time to pay my respect.
Charlie BERGER
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