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FRED Spinks
April 27, 2021
I met Joe I believe it was in 1998! I had a service order to work on his Telephone line in Walden. I knocked on his door and no answer. I walked around back and he drove up in a boat. It was about 40 degrees and that guy had on shorts and a tank top. I knew right then this was a tough dude. After fixing his phone we talked about him being a football player and a Boxer! He gave me a poster of him and Terry Bradshaw and signed it for me. When I was leaving he told me if anyone messed with me to let him know and he would knock them out.. lol. I was devastated when I found out he had passed away. I know this is late but Prayers for his wife and family!
Kathy Card
April 30, 2009
I am sorry that Joe passed. I enjoyed working with him at DARS for his rehabilitation.
April 30, 2009
Dear Gracie,
I am shocked and saddened by Joe's death. I found out this morning when my brother told me that Joe had died. Joe and I had been friends for many years but in the last ten years had drifted apart. I often thought of Joe with a lot of love. He was a very special man to me and to many others. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so grateful that he had someone like you to count on in his last few years. I am so sorry for your loss. You, Joe and family will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Bob Josey
Umbelina Cremer
April 26, 2009
Dear Gracie:
Joe is now celebrating his life in Heaven!! And thanks to you he lived his last few years happy as he told everyone that he has finally living with the woman he has always loved!! Joe has fought his battle after his accident with such joy simply because he had you!! You were his love of his life!! I was there 2 weeks before Joe died and he repeatly told me how much he loved you and how happy he was with you!! He had made his peace with what he was dealing with after the accident and was embracing everyday with joy cause he had you from the minute he opened his eyes and he knew he was taken care by you!! I had so much fun visiting with him...Angie and I visited until 4:00 AM....he was full of stories and he was such a joy to be with!! I'm so thankful that God gave me this opportunity to be there before he left to see his Savior!! Gracie....you had a great love...now it's time to continue to celebrate his life in everything we do everyday!! Joe was a generous and loving person that we will never forget!!
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"The love of My Life" ~Gracie McNeely
April 26, 2009
Jeff Maddox
April 23, 2009
Gracie - You were Joe's angel in his darkest day - You should be proud of all the care you provided
You were his best friend and he loved you dearly
Your family will be in my prayers
Jeff Maddox
April 23, 2009
Gracie - I am so sorry for your Loss
I treasure the time I got to spend with him the last year and you are a true saint how you took care of him around the clock and He always said you were his Baby and he loved you dearly - i know Heaven is rejoicing and Joy is Dancing with the Angels
Barbara Savant
April 23, 2009
Joey I am so sorry for your loss. I read some stuff about your dad and you should be proud. He did alot of good things. You are a good kid. Always remember God is with you. If you ever need to talk you can always call Me or Clay.
Renee' Nevils`
April 23, 2009
Joey
I am so sorry to here about your loss. I know how much you loved your dad. I know you have many great memories of him.
Love,
Mrs. Renee' :)
Yvonne Anderson
April 22, 2009
Tammy,
I just heard about the loss of your father. I am sorry for you and your family's loss. From reading the shared thoughts and memories of your father, he was without a doubt a beautiful man who loved dearly. I will continue to pray for you and your family and rejoice with your father, for he is now with the dear lord. Love, Yvonne Anderson
Bobby LaCoure
April 22, 2009
To the McNeely family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will always have fond memories of Joe. Joe had a heart of gold. He was always there for me. He was like a brother to me. And for that, I'm sorry I haven't seen him for a while. But know this I loved him dearly and always will. The Aposle Paul said, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So I know that Joe is now free from a broken body and dancing on streets of Gold.
April 22, 2009
Patsy, Please contact me. I'm so sorry and miss you too. My prayers are with you too. Love Angie
Patti Smyrni Nelson
April 22, 2009
I've known Joe since middle school and he was truly a good friend to whom knew him. He will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ai-Van Do
April 21, 2009
Tammy,
I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Indeed your father is now walking with God and all the angels. I never got to meet him, but I know from reading all the other entries that he was a wonderful person and very much loved. Even more so, he brought forth a beautiful and kind daughter like yourself. May we all strive to live out our lives to the fullest as he did. Love, Ai-Van
Bernice Hutchins
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Just last month Joe called me and he talked like the "old" Joe (before his accident). His voice was strong and he was in such a good mood. I was so excited to hear that he was doing well. Needless to say, this was a shock when Sheila told me the news. I remember a time(long time ago) when Joe and I would argue and fight just as siblings do; we finally moved beyond that and became very good friends. I loved him just like he was my own brother, and he was a very good friend. He will be truly missed. My prayers go out to all of his family and many other friends. I love you guys; be there for each other.
Love,
Bernice Hutchins
Alicia Reynolds
April 21, 2009
Gracie, I am so sorry for your loss! I know you and Joe were soulmates and you were his "love of his life" he always said. Keep all those beautiful memories of him alive. You were with him 24/7 the last four years a love that most people dont know and what happens behind closed doors. You are truly an angel to love your husband so very much unconditionally. Thats a "GOD'S LOVE" I know you are hurting and will hurt even more when everything sets in place. Please know we love you and are praying for you. Joe was very happy the last four years of his life, he told me and it was only because of is wife. Joe's spirit will always live in you,forever. We love you Joe, and will miss you. Gracie, you are a very special woman, with a heart of gold. Keep smiling, Joe would want that and remember how much he adored you! God Bless
phil williams
April 21, 2009
Joe was a friend on mine for over 40 years,he truly will be missed by all of us from the class of 70 BHS,Gracie,i never knew you and your loss is mine as well.May God Bless Your family.
Greg Nunn
April 20, 2009
Tammy I am sorry for your loss. Please know all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. I am sorry I did not get the opportunity to meet Joe McNeely he was obviously a man's man. God Bless.
Betty (Whittington) Lantrip
April 20, 2009
Offering expressions of sympathy to family and friends. May our Lord provide the comfort and strength you need to get through this time of sorrow.
Patsy, its been a very long time since we talked but I know how close you and Joe were growing up and what a loss this is. May you find strength in fond and loving memories of your brother, mom and dad.
God bless.
Melissa Clann Ramirez
April 20, 2009
I love you guys! You will always be my second family. The memories I have of us all together will always be special to me. Joe was an amazing man and I loved him dearly. Thank you, to Joe, for always making me feel special and treating me like a 4th daughter.
Michael Swinney
April 19, 2009
Joe, was a competitor (in high school), a teamate (@ TECH) and a friend for life. I will miss him --- .
Dear Family, I will be praying for all of you in this time of loss. Keep close & stay toghether. May God bless you at this time & watch over all of you in the days to come.
Mike Swinney
Janie Vega
April 19, 2009
To my niece Gracie, and Joe McNeely family,
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing and I know it is hard to understand the why. God tells us there is a time to laugh and a time to grief. May God comfort your pain and believe that Joe is in a better place---in heaven without pain. Always treasure his love and memories.
God bless,
Love, janie vega
mark Kavanaugh
April 19, 2009
An Icon to younger players. We will continue to look up to you.
Jimmy, Madonna, Cheyanne, Cody Carter
April 19, 2009
Dear McNeely Family, Our pray go out to you all. We were sad to hear that your dad passed away. We will always remember our neighbor "Mr. Joe". The man who before the accident always was on turtle patrol. Every evening, we would hear him shooting at those turtles out behind his house that were swimming around in his lake eating his fish. We would say "There is Mr. Joe on Turtle Patrol". We will also never forget after his accident how happy it made him that Kelly would drive him around in the mule checking all the fences and visting us. He was always so happy to visit and loved it when we visited. I especially love how he loved our children, Cheyanne and Cody. We will miss him and will always treasure our memories of "Mr. Joe". God Bless you Mr. Joe.
Robert Thomas
April 19, 2009
I'm very sorry to here about the passing of Joe.I pray that God will give you peace and comfort.I never met joe ,but i got chance to talk to fans and former team members that went to La. Tech,and from those conversations not only was he a great football player he was a great man also.
April 19, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: THE ADDRESS WAS MISPRINTED IN THE PAPER AND ONLINE FOR THE FUNERAL SERVICE THE CORRECT ADDRESS IS 33174 FM 1736
Judy Couvillion Gilleland
April 19, 2009
So sorry to hear about Joe. My heart goes out to all of you. I have been out of touch for years with Patsy, but we all had a lot of good times growing up and I will treasure them all.
Butch LaCoure
April 19, 2009
May you all have many good memories to help you through these difficult times. I spent many of my younger years with Joe and I miss those times and will always keep those memories close to my heart. Much time has passed and much water has gone under the bridge. May Joe rest in peace in a far better place. Gena, Tammy and Lacey I have known you since you were.......well, before Tammy and Lacey were even born. I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your mother will always have a special place in my heart. I do not know nor have I met Joseph, but I am sure that Joe was proud to have you for a son and I am sure his love is with you. Patsy and Jerry my thoughts and prayers are with you, may God bless you all.
Liz & Bob Olmstead
April 19, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 19, 2009
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing, an ole friend of Joe's and the Spataro and Means families in Bossier City.
Johnny LeGrand
KATIE COLLINS
April 19, 2009
I JUST TALKED TO JOE ON FRIDAY AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE NEWS WHEN DAD CALLED ME. MY HEART GOES OUT TO GENA, TAMARA, & LACEY, GRANDCHILDREN, WIFE GRACIE, & BRENDA ALONG WITH JOSEPH AND PATSY. I WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU BUT I CANNOT LEAVE MAYO CLINIC AT THIS TIME----I LOVED YOUR DAD VERY MUCH AND YOU ALL, TOO. YOU ALL TRULY WERE FAMILY TO US AND WE ALL LOVE EVERYONE OF YOU---
LOVE
KATIE COLLINS
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