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Joel Agee Obituary

Joel D. Agee

Des Moines

Joel D. Agee, 31, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Iles Westover Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

Joel was born January 20, 1984 in Des Moines. Attended North High School and worked at several restaurants in the Des Moines area. Joel was a very compassionate man who loved spending time with his family and had a soft spot for animals.

Survivors include his parents: Doug and Vicki Agee of Des Moines; daughter, Taelynn of Winterset; sister, Michelle (Kurt) Bata of Whiting; niece, Trinity and nephew, Logan. Joel was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lee and Darlene Agee, and Richard and Clair (Troster) Heaton.

The family will receive friends 5-7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for Taelynn's education fund. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 4, 2015.

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Laura Hill Kroeger

July 29, 2016

May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness. May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort. May lasting peace surround your grieving heart.

Jody Byars

December 4, 2015

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Joel was a really sweet person, i lost someone a few months back and someone told me " when you loose someone you love, you gain an ANGEL". My heart goes out to your family.

Photo taken 2001 as North High sophomore

Claradell Shedd

December 4, 2015

The halls of North High are diminished with Joel's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Joel's anticipated graduating 2003 class page: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass2003.html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953

Deanna Moore

December 3, 2015

Joel was a super sweet and fun loving person. I used to work with Joel and his smile was contagious. He will be missed. May he rest in paradise. Prayers for Joel's family and friends.

Scott & Paula Cruea

December 3, 2015

Doug and Vickie, our hearts go out to you and your family. Take care and know he is in good hands.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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