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Joe Vanhoy Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Vanhoy
January 22, 2020
I met mr. Joe at Winn Dixie. He was hired on part time to stock groceries over night. At first, we didn't think hed last a week cause he looked like he could barely walk and had these big thick glasses.
Over time hed prove to be consistent and reliable. What I didn't know at the time was he was working a full time job during the day and eventually earned full time status at our store.
After a few years we became close and he would admit he was working 80 hours a week because he didn't want his wife to worry. I could tell he was hurting though
One night, I finally asked him.. joe how are you doing this?
He told me. "Russell, to be honest. I ask god for help every day."
All these years later that has stuck with me. No matter what my situation is, whatever the current end of the world may be...I think about that old man that fought to take one step after another.
I hope some one in his family someday sees this and understands what a special, important person mr. Joe was.
Debbie Glover
January 16, 2019
Joe was my oldest brother. I miss him so much. Im happy to know that he had so many friends and yes Joe was always a sweet easy going guy. Hed give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He came to my rescue many times! I have terrific memories of our childhood. I know he is with our mom,dad,brother and now my son in heaven with our Lord. Thank you Joe for being you. Also thank you to all his wonderful friends.
Kathy Crowder
June 3, 2009
I only got to know Mr. Joe for a short peroid of time working with him at Dunbarton. He was such a genuinely sweet good hearted man and he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Joe's family.
tracy taylor
June 2, 2009
I never worked with Joe. But my husband worked with him for 10.5 years. I think every time I called out there the first thing he would always say was " Tracy did you lock your keys in the car again." We would just laugh. He was a special person to my husband & I. He will be missed.
Tracy Taylor
Janine Wiggins
June 2, 2009
Mr. Joe was a great guy. I only worked with him at Dunbarton for a few short years but it was great getting to know him. He was one of the nicest people I have ever had the priviledge of knowing.He could always make me smile and laugh no matter how bad of a day we were having. I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nick Webb
June 1, 2009
Joe was a GREAT guy and will be dearly missed.
Montie Barbour
June 1, 2009
I have so many wonderful memories as Joe's step-daughter in law, and am eternally grateful to have had the honor of getting to know this wonderful man. He will be sorely missed.
Jeremy Wyckoff
June 1, 2009
Joe was my first supervisor at Dunbarton Corp. For several years. He really was a wonderful Person. He had just come to visit us at Dunbarton a few weeks ago.
Those visits will be missed. I'm grateful for the years that we had Joe here at Dunbarton.
Jeremy Wyckoff, Co-Worker @ Dunbarton Corp.
Rita Sutherland
May 31, 2009
Joe was a wonderful person. What a tragedy this is. I worked with him and Bonnie for many years and he will truly be missed. The bright side is he is with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and his precious Bonnie of whom he loves so much.Our heartfelt prayers are with all of you.
Sincere condolences,
Rita Sutherland,coworker at Dunbarton.
David Barbour
May 31, 2009
Joe was a wonderful Step-Dad. He treated my brother, sisters, and me as if we were his own. Was always the first to volunteer to help any of us with a problem. Loved my Mom, Bonnie dearly.
I'm sorry my boys, Brad and Tyler will never get to know you as I have. But, I am thankful my wife Joanne got to become buddies with you in the past year. You will be sorely missed in this family
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