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Joseph Etheridge Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn S. Etheridge; his daughter, Kimberly Fleatherstone and husband Kevin of Jacksonville; two sons, Joseph Randy Etheridge and fiancée Tanya Dragunus of Santa Monica, Calif., and Jeffrey Keith Etheridge of Jacksonville; four granddaughters, Nicole, Lindsay, Madison, and Taylor; and mother-in-law, Oleta Stilley of New Bern.
Joe started his career with Carolina Telephone in 1956, and retired from sprint in 1997, after 41 years of service. While employed he received many awards for safety and quality. He organized and taught the first Cable Splicers Training Class. He began his career with a roving crew in New Bern and was later stationed in Kinston and Jacksonville.
Joe was a devoted Christian and enjoyed sharing his testimony by teaching Sunday School for over 40 years. He spoke in numerous area churches as a Certified Lay Speaker and was also a member of the Gideon's.
Joe was an avid golfer and fisherman and truly enjoyed traveling extensively with his family.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3 at at Brookwood Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Brookwood Baptist Church.
Electronic condolences may be sent to the family at jonesfh.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Etheridge
May 27, 2019
Prayers continue for the family.
Barbara Nolan
June 4, 2012
Carolyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David & Karen Baysden
June 4, 2012
Carolyn - I cannot even begin to tell you how sorry i am to learn this morning (June 4th) that Joe had passed away. David and I were out of town for the weekend. He is finally at peace and no longer hurts and he is with his precious Jesus. May God comfort and bless you and your family Carolyn. You and Joe were such an inspiration to David and I and I know countless others. He will be greatly missed.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Cleve and Charlotte Provost
June 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Etheridge family. May God Bless and Keep you during the upcoming days.
Reginia Wheeless
June 3, 2012
My prayers are with all the family. He will be missed. He fought a good fight. He won live everlasting.
Dallas & Betty Jo Holton
June 3, 2012
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. May you be comforted by God's peace and the loving support of family and friends. We are lifting you up in prayer and will continue to do so.
Connie Pope
June 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time. I will never forget how Mr. Joe's eyes sparkeled and his infectious laugh. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. Rest in peace Mr. Joe.
Martha Matthews
June 3, 2012
My thoughts are with the family during this time. He fought the good fight and God will welcome him into his loving arms.
June 2, 2012
my condolences to you and your family.you thoughts and prayers to all of you. Marion Sterling
Gail Cotton
June 2, 2012
Ms. Carolyn, We are sorry to hear about Mr. Joe. We know he is enjoying a peaceful, no pain time in heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Jerry & Shelby Baker
June 2, 2012
May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I know that you will miss Joe very much but God will be with you every step of the way.
June 2, 2012
May God bless and be with you at this time. Joe left a good legacy for which you can be proud.
Mrs. Clifton Hix (Loretta)
Phyllis Deaver
June 2, 2012
Carolyn & Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Know that Joe is at peace and is watching over all of you. Trust in the Lord to help you at this time. Sincerely, Ed and Phyllis Deaver
Larry Cobb
June 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to all the Etheridge family.
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