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1947
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2023
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Joseph Widener Obituary
March 11, 1947 - May 15, 2023
DAMASCUS, Va.
Joseph Avery "Joe" Widener, 76, passed away on May 15, 2023, at Valley Health & Rehab in Chilhowie, Virginia, with his family by his side.
Joe was born on March 11, 1947, to the late Elmer "Pap" Widener and Martha Suzanna Blevins Widener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Widener; son, Allen Widener; brothers, Jake, Ray, and Pitch; and sisters, Stelle, Melvina, and Frances.
Joe was the owner/operator of the Damascus Chevron for over 40 years. He was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ.
Joe is survived by two sons, Frankie Widener and wife, Christy and David Widener; one daughter, Angie Groseclose; grandchildren, Justin Widener and wife, Brittany, Katie Bernard and husband, Matt, David Widener and wife, Renee, and Brendon Widener; great-grandchildren, Landon, Cadence, Macey, Charley, Maddison, Carter, Skylar, Salem, and many others who thought of him as Papaw Joe; brothers, Harry Widener and wife, Nancy and Howard Widener; sister, Belle Arnold and husband, Dewayne; special friends, Jr. and Pauline Turnmire, Eddie Evans, Hank and Rose Price, Roger Milhorne, and others who spent many hours on the loafers bench in front of the old garage.
Joe will be remembered for his jokester ways and big smile. He will be forever in our hearts.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Frost Funeral Home in Abingdon, Virginia. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Minister Wayne Baker officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11 a.m at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to arrive at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dementia Society of America, P.O Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18900, or to Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, P.O. Box 324, Damascus, VA 24236.
Online condolences may be submitted to the family by visiting www.frostfuneralhome.com.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Widener family.
Frost Funeral Home
250 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
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