Joel Bryant Kirkpatrick Jr.

JOEL BRYANT KIRKPATRICK, Jr., 76, died March 16, 2004 at his residence in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas. Joel was born in Galveston, Texas on March 30, 1927 to Vera and Jewell Kirkpatrick. In the journey of his 76 years of life, he touched many lives. Joel was a United States Army veteran, who served in the Korean War as a First Lieutenant. He graduated from the University of Texas-Austin and worked as a newspaper reporter in several cities in Texas. For many years, he was a newspaper reporter for the Galveston Daily News, and wrote his popular weekly column entitled "The Morning Cup." He later published a collection of some of these columns in a book entitled "They Ain't Wanted Here." Joel enjoyed Trap shooting, duck hunting, historical research, and was involved in many community organizations. Joel is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Kirkpatrick, his siblings, Nancy Jo Sanchez and Ollie "Mike" Kirkpatrick, his children Bryant, David and Anne; 5 grandchildren and other relatives. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.