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1975
DIED
2004
Michael Valentine Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Chapel in Colleyville. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 p.m. Friday at Coker Funeral Home in Decatur.
Memorials: Denton Firefighter Memorial Fund for Michael Valentine at any Denton Area Teachers Credit Union.
Michael was born March 3, 1975, at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. He married Jennifer Dodgin in 1994. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Decatur, a member of the Denton Firefighter Association Local #1291 and Denton Elks Lodge #2446.
Survivors: Wife, Jennifer; sons, Tanner, Ty and Trey; parents, Mike and Gwen Valentine; sisters, Hilary Duncan and Shara Copeland; and grandparents, P.D. and Sara Jeffcoat and J.W. Valentine.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Valentine
Christy Carlson (Kuykendall)
June 29, 2004
Jennifer and the entire Valentine Family, my heart and prayers go out to each one of you. Words alone cannot lessen the pain you are feeling but just know and rest in that you are surronded by friends and family who love you dearly. Hang on to those precious memories the two of you created. You two were truly soul-mates and you will one day be reunited with Joseph in heaven. Trust in Him.
Krista (south) Roach
June 15, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Sandi Pipitone
June 14, 2004
To the family of Joseph Valentine, I am so deeply saddend by your loss. I send my prayers to the family. I remember watching Joseph play high school football. He was a wonderful young man. God must have needed his help in Heaven. God Bless this family in there loss and may Joseph watch and protect them all. My heart and love goes to you all. Sandi Pipitone and family
Crystal Pearson
June 10, 2004
Jennifer we love you so very much and Joseph will be greatly missed. I know he'll always be in each and everyone of our hearts. May God get you through this time of heart ache, and remember he is watching over you and the boys.
Marcie Negrete (Maiden Name: Rodriguez)
June 10, 2004
I have known Joseph since Junior High and to get the word today on what has happen, has broke my heart. My heart and prayers go out to friends & the family and mostly to Jennifer and the boys. Let GOD watch over you now. God Bless You ALL!!
Marcie Rodriguez Negrete & Family
Valerie (Yager) Toconis
June 10, 2004
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Be strong for the wonderful boys you created with Joseph. I know it will be hard. God will guide you through these hard times.
You and the boys are in my prayers.
Glenn,Jennifer,Tayler andCheyenne Jones
June 8, 2004
We are sorry for your loss. Joseph was a great guy that had a heart warming smile.We send to you our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with all that loved him.
Dee Dee Miller
June 8, 2004
Jennifer, my thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with you and your family. Keep your faith and God Bless you and your precious boys.
jason coker
June 7, 2004
jennifer and family, i played high school football with joseph and i am so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family.
Brent Hearne
June 7, 2004
Jennifer,
We are all deeply saddend by your tremendous loss. We will keep you and the boys in our prayers.
The Hearne Family
Suzanne & Scott Dusak
June 7, 2004
Scott and I are truly sorry for your loss. This tragedy has been on our minds constantly and we pray for the entire Valentine family daily. It's so hard to understand why, but just knowing that one day you will be with him again is comforting. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Our hearts and love go out to you all.
Love, Suzanne & Scott
Mary and Wayne Hinson
June 7, 2004
There is not enough space to say all of the good things about Joseph. We enjoyed him so much when the boys were in high school. We know your hearts are broken. We will keep each one of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle (Hinson) Tucker
June 6, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about Joseph. He was always so much fun to be around. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cry for what you have lost, but smile about where he is. I know he is smiling down on all of you now.
Risa Hardin
June 6, 2004
Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and the father of your precious treasures. I cannot lessen the weight of your burden save through prayer but I know the Father's Holy Spirit abides within you and He will sustain your dear family during the difficult days ahead. Asking for help will not be a sign of weakness, so ask and ask as often as you feel compelled to do so.
Christie Sanders (Spivey)
June 6, 2004
We are truly sorry for your families loss. From all of the Spivey's (Ken, Toni, Sue, Christie, and Nick) We will keep you in our prayers.
Angela Payne
June 5, 2004
Jennifer,
We love you and the boys and are truly sorry for your loss. We promise to always do our best to tell the boys all the wonderful stories of their dad and help keep his memory alive for them.
Love,
Troy, Angela and Tucker Payne
Heidi Metts
June 5, 2004
Jennifer, our deepest sympathies to you, Tanner, Ty, and Trey and the rest of the Valentine family. Our prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
The Metts Family
Donald and Kim Hepburn
June 5, 2004
Jennifer, Donald and I are so sorry for you and your family's loss. Joseph was a wonderful person and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Don and Kim Hepburn
Chandra Savage
June 5, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kris Salazar
June 5, 2004
Sending my condolences to Jennifer and her boys, and the rest of the Family. May God Bless you all.
Leonel Alvarez
June 4, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you....
Fort worth Profesional Firefighters Assoc.
June 4, 2004
Our deepest condolences for your loss. If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.
Sincerely, your Fort Worth Firefighter family.
FWPFF L-440
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Lela Naggar
June 4, 2004
My prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I did not know Joseph but I knew Shara and I could tell from her what a wonderful man he was. God bless you and your family.
Chad & Angie Roberts
June 4, 2004
Jennifer, We love you and the boys with all our hearts. We'll be praying for you. If you need anything let us know. We love you.
Sheri Richardson
June 4, 2004
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We are and always will be here for you.
Dan & Brenda Munden
June 4, 2004
Everyone is in our thoughts and Prayers! We will miss him dearly! We love yall!!
Karen(Walker)&Mike Mills
June 4, 2004
To the Valentine family,
Jennifer, I would to let you know that we are praying for you and your family. I could only imagine what you are going through, just remember that God had a plan for him and now he is fulfilling God's plan as he did here for his family. Joseph is a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by many. With God all things are possible. Joseph will be with you in spirit to guide you. Keeping you in our prayers, Karen(Walker) and Mike Mills
Melissa Orman (Sekoral)
June 4, 2004
I'm so sorry about Joseph passing away. It really upset me to hear that he died.
Anna Harrell
June 4, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful man. Jennifer, Tanner, Ty, Trey, Mike, Gwen, Hilary, and Shara, my thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with your family. May God bless and keep each one of you during this time of mourning.
Luke 1:37: "For with God nothing shall be impossible."
Angie Gilbreath
June 4, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and the rest of the family.
Becky Huckabee
June 3, 2004
To a man that will be well missed. He was a loving family member. Love Always, Becky Huckabee
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