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for Joseph Clark
December 27, 2012
Damn brother I sure miss you . It's been really hard to play I try a lot but it always seems to get me upset it's just I start thinking about all the good times and I loose my desire to play but I'm working on it.
Nick Morrison
December 25, 2012
Anyone who would care to share and catch me up on what joe was up to in the years I missed, please feel free to contact me. It would be very appreciated.
Email me at [email protected]
Mahalo, Nick
Mrs. Clark and Shirley.
September 25, 2012
Mrs. Clark and Bobby.
September 25, 2012
...nothing but the best for Joey.
September 25, 2012
The event was catered...
September 25, 2012
...and a few sat to play...
September 25, 2012
...his drums were set up...
September 25, 2012
The walls were adorned with Joey's keepsakes...
September 25, 2012
Bobby, Mrs. Clark & Butch.
September 25, 2012
B-Day (2011)
September 25, 2012
Joey's Sanctuary (the dream drum room)
September 25, 2012
July 31, 2012
July 31, 2012
Gone, yet Never Forgotten
Although we are Apart,
Your Spirit is Always within Me,
and You are Forever in my Heart.
Oh, My Love, How I Miss You So...
When does it get any easier?
July 30, 2012
Still, I miss and think of you
Always, Will I remember
...forever and ever and ever
Roxanne
July 1, 2012
Always in our hearts.
marnie
June 29, 2012
MARNIE THOMAS
June 21, 2012
joey ,joey ,joey i cant believe its true i cant believe i didnt get to say goodbye to hug you one more time to see you smile and hear that "little phrase" you would say to me every time we saw each other , you know the one , " the V " here it is almost a year to the day and i didnt know , i just happen to search for you on facebook thinking how it would be so awsome just to say hi to you again ,its been years since weve talked but that didnt matter because we could go that long without talking then when we did it would be just like we never lost contact it was always so comfortable , you always had that special something about you . I just cant believe its real i have to keep looking at the pictures to see if thats really you , omg the tears run down my face so unclontrolable it cant be so i keep saying ,no he cant be gone ,i am so very sad ,so many memories i have of you soooo soooo many i thought i missed you befor , it doesnt even compair to how im feeling right now im so sorry i didnt get the chance to see you you were so so special to me and i will miss you and think of you always ,,,, the cabin and the " up the hill song " wow , it just cant be so you were such an awsome man and i didnt get to tell you just how much you were loved
February 3, 2012
I still miss you so, so very much!
All my love and heart...
~S
November 4, 2011
Hello again, my love.
I'm here alone in my bedroom. It is almost 3 a.m.
I spent the evening crying over you. I guess it was typical night. Life hasn't gotten any easier & I am so angry you are gone. I know I need to move on, but can't possibly get over you. I miss you so & there's a hole left inside me. Won't you please help me with the hurting & the pain?
CHRISTINE S
September 27, 2011
AW MAN JOE I CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE. I JUST GOT OUT OF CCDC FOR 90 DAYS. NO NOT FOR THAT. FOR TRAFFIC TICKETS AND I CALL YOU UP AND YOUR PHONE IS DISCONNECTED. I ASKED AROUND AND WAS GONNA GO TO YOUR HOUSE AND THEN I WAS TOLD WHAT HAPPENED.I AM SORRY I MISSED YOUR SERVICES. I HEARD OVER A 100 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR YOUR SERVICE. I AM GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH. MAY YOU FLY WITH ANGELS NOW WITH OUT NO MUCH PAIN.
September 25, 2011
Another year older, you would have been today. I miss your presence & the games you would play.
I will gather with your friends to celebrate that you were born. I will remember, share stories & try not to mourn.
Your cake will always have candles-
Your body will always be strong-
Now you will always be youthful-
Now you have wings to fly free-
You will forever live on, in my heart & my mind.
I know you were the best man, I could hope to find.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY LOVE.
September 16, 2011
Oh my love, it has been 60 days now, since we lost you. I still cry daily when I am alone or in my car.
Two months gone, yet it feels like last week. I really need you and hurt all the time. I look at pictures of you, everyday, and they make me smile, then they cause me to breakdown.
Work has gotten tougher lately and it frustrates me not being able to share it with you. Moreover, I’m pissed that the God we believed-in, found it necessary to take you when he did. My entire faith has been challenged by these events.
Therefore, you see, without you, I walk around sad and angry, all the time, questioning why good people, genuine people, have to be taken so young, while so many others are left here to pillage and lead unremarkable lives.
I don’t foresee my heartbreak going away, but if you could just help me with the sorrow and pain, it would be easier for me to go on.
Splat & Gomez have been noticeably lost without you. Splat has become terribly needy & insecure, since you are no longer here crawling into bed with us at night. However, I know they felt you loved them, as did I.
All my heart; I miss you so ~S
p.s. In spite of my animus towards God, I do, still say my prayers at night and you are always in them.
Love you always. XOXO
rachel
August 29, 2011
Dear Joey, Sorry it has taken me so long to write. I miss you very much, not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Your memorial was a huge gathering of friends. I’m sure it put an enormous smile on your face! I hope the service made your parents proud and happy to see how many people care about you. Shirley thank you for sharing Joey’s last photo, you really captured him.
August 28, 2011
Joey, I'm sure your family misses you like hell - you were a great son . I'm so glad your last days were happy with your sister and your mom and dad by your side. You are now at peace.
The Berg family
Steve
August 8, 2011
Joe, I sure do miss you bro. I miss your sense of humor, your friendship, and the quippy bantor you and I shared back and forth. Several of us went to see one of your favorite comics the other night ... that's right ... Jimmy Shubert. It wasn't the same without your laughter. However, Jimmy was awsome as usual. He asked for any requests at the end of the show and I requested your favorite bit that he did ... you know the bit ... the conjoined twins ... Jimmy did it and rocked the bit. I miss you bro!
Steve
April 2011
July 31, 2011
I love you forever. Until we are together again... all my heart.
July 31, 2011
Joey's beautiful memorial 7.30.2011
July 31, 2011
July 31, 2011
My love... I miss you so very much and my heart aches from the pain of losing you. I tried all week to believe your absence was due to work and that you were just busy. I try to sleep, but still am unable.
Today was almost impossible to get through. I was suppose to say good-bye, but could not bring myself to form the words.
I read your guestbook entries and am so appreciative to your many friends for acknowledging me. I thank them all for their kind words and prayers.
I love you forever.
Until we are together again, ~Shirley
GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE, SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND WHISPERED, COME TO ME.
SO WITH TEARFUL EYES I WATCHED YOU AND SAW YOU PASS AWAY. ALTHOUGH I LOVE YOU DEARLY, I COULD NOT MAKE YOU STAY.
YOU GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING AND YOUR HARD WORKING HANDS ARE AT REST.
GOD BROKE MY HEART TO PROVE TO ME, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
(I took this photo three months ago, in April, 2011)
BFF LOLO
July 30, 2011
God Bless Joey’s friends and family and may the pain you feel rapidly turn into cherished memories of his amazing life. Joey you were top notch! I will never forget you, CWYL GB GN
Shirley your guestbook entries are very classy, Joey would be proud!
July 30, 2011
joe say it aint so...there's never enough time... a nice guy for sure gonna miss ya ..bobby
Jon
July 30, 2011
Joey I am so glad that you and your parents became close again in the past couple years. I’m sure it meant a lot to them especially now. We never know what the future will bring so we need to cherish each day. We should thank, love and appreciate the people in our lives because you don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Your memorial was touching, you obviously had a ball in the 1990’s and that was so fun to hear about. I was a little sad that there wasn’t much about you from the here and now; your job, life, loves, etc. I believe your friends were just too heartbroken to speak. Dear friend I know I couldn’t get through my stories without falling apart. It was a lovely and superb turn out. Most of us will live a lifetime and never have as many friends as you. You had a fun filled life in a short amount of time. Joey you will be missed by so many. My thoughts and appreciation go out to Shirly for her love and devotion to you.
July 30, 2011
Joey, Sorry I can’t make it to town to be at your memorial but I will be with you in spirit. I here that Vegas will have thunder storms this weekend ~ It’s just you playing your music!
Jusi
Lou N Toby heidelmeier
July 30, 2011
This morning is the morning of Joey's memorial, we could not be there, we are sick over this we had so much we wanted to tell everyone about our Joey.Lou and I are thinking of Joseph's family, we loved Joey so much, when he was so little and thru the years, the memories we have of Joey are what will help us thru this day and days to come. We know he is in heaven, watching and lighting the sky with his forever smile.. He was loved by many people, we thought he was so special, still do.. hugs for the family who will miss him.. we love them all..
July 30, 2011
Joe how I miss you so....xoxo
Jessica
July 30, 2011
Shirley my heart and prayers go out to you
July 30, 2011
Play them drums Joe.... Play them drums...xo xo
don holmes
July 30, 2011
tomarrow brother is your service and it does my heart so good to see and hear from so many people that you touched there lives in your own special way.i promise you to play everey day from here on out cause i love it and cause its the greatest gift ever .i loved to see the joy we shared threw music and never could forget how much it has changed my heart and soul.
such a handsome man
July 30, 2011
Joeys best buddy 'Splat' was always in the middle of anything Joey was doing
July 30, 2011
always the goof
July 30, 2011
Joey's 1st round of chemo after the surgery caused his hair to fall out
July 30, 2011
Big Pink
July 30, 2011
Joey, what will i ever do without you? as i arrived in Vegas on Thurs. for your memorial all I wanted to do is pick up the phone to call you an let you know I was in town, then it hit me I couldnt. I love you more then anyone will ever know.having to say goodbye to you is gonna be harded then I thought. I want to thank you for being my friend first an keeping your word to me. You an I have been threw more together then anyone will ever really know. Las Vegas isnt going to be the same without you here.
Matt
July 29, 2011
Sorry I ment to say that the guest book photos are really cool of you. Nice to see your smile.
Jason Smiddy
July 29, 2011
My main man Joe! I still can't believe you're gone. I keep picking up the phone to call you and then remember....
I know it must be heaven where you have gone and I am sure you are looking down just shaking your head. Play those drums loud my friend. This is what I believe I will be hearing whenever thunder rumbles.
Look out for Shirly from above and we'll look out for her down here.
Peace to your family.
Jason
Matt
July 29, 2011
Hey Joe I didn’t recognize you in your picture. What’s that your Jr. High School photo what are you 16? Chubby cheek, too funny I will be miss man. You were a good friend.
Beca Roberts
July 29, 2011
Every mother wants her son to grow up, go out into the world and find love and happiness. A forever love for a mother is different than a romantic love of a girlfriend. Joey had many loves in his life. He had passion for life. Joey had a sweetheart who stayed by his side throughout his ordeal. I know because he shared his bewilderment over her ability to love and care for him throughout the ups and downs of his illness. My hat goes off to Shirley. It takes a special individual to stay the deration. I get the luxury of remembering him as strong, tall and handsome. I truly hope you will remember him the same way. May Joe’s family take heart in knowing Joe was loved and adored by many, many friends.
It was wonderful to see the lovely photos.
Louis Heidelmeier
July 29, 2011
truly sorry for your loss...he is finally pain free but your pain has increased... too bad the way that works...Aunt Doris, I will always remember our long chat about Joey at the deli in the NY casino... my love and sympathy to you, Uncle Joe, and Barbra. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I'll be there in spirit tomorrow.
Karen Heidelmeier
July 29, 2011
Dear Aunt Doris,Uncle Joe and Barbara,
I am sorry for your loss and I just hope and pray that you know that your family here in NC do have you in their thoughts. I am very sorry to say that I do not have a lot of memories of Joey,but,I do have the good memories and stories my parents tell me. Please know that you are loved and if you need anything please call.
Nanette Lewis
July 29, 2011
My heart and love go out to the families and friends Joe shared his life. I know you are all in pain, time will weather the storm. I pray soon your sorrow will be replaced with joyful memories, Amen.
The photos are touching and heartwarming!
July 29, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what it would feel like to lose a child. Uncle Joe and Aunt Doris and Barbara you are in my prayers and thoughts daily. I only wished we lived closer so I could be more of a help to you - love you all Debi Flowers
Jessica Neal
July 29, 2011
Thank you Joe for being so important to my family. For teaching my brother Don to play the drums, for bringing my mom, Roxanne flowers and going to concerts with her. My Uncle Louie concidered you to be one of his closest friends. My family loved you Joe Clark. You will always be remembered in our hearts.
Louis and Toby Heidelmeier
July 29, 2011
Joey, you will always be in our heart, we loved you dearly. We know somewhere your making someone smile. We have so many memories of you as a little tyke, and thru the years.Our condolences to your wonderful parents and your sister..
Gregg Bri
July 29, 2011
Joe we are so very grateful that God blessed us with you in our lives. You always knew how to make a person laugh when down with your funny jokes and wise cracks. You were a very special person and will never be forgotten. It seems as if the good people are always taken from us. We send our condolences to your Mother, Father, and Sister. I am grateful that I got the chance to see you one last time before you were taken from us. We will always remember you Joe.
Carmen Garcia
July 28, 2011
Joe was very nice I talk to him at a chemo. He didn’t complain he just wanted to get better so he’d have more time. There is never enough time so do what you want today never wait til tomorrow. Joe talked about his Shirley who stayed by his side through his illness and his parents how they prized him and forgave his childhood travesuras. I hope not to see you soon but jus incase hold me a par of wings. Una vida tomada demasiado pronto adios amigo
Mark
July 28, 2011
Celebrating a life lived with passion. Your memory will be cherish forever.
We love, love, love the photo's! Thanks for sharing.
Mike
July 28, 2011
Joey, Your life was cut way to short and you will be missed. You had many friends through the years. I think everyone who met you liked you. It’s hard to believe we’ve known each other over 8 years, time goes so fast. The last time we talked you said you regretted not settling down and having a family. Bro you were everything to everyone, smile, no regrets, you will never be forgotten.
Roxanne Neal
July 28, 2011
What a blessing and joy it has been to know a man like Joe It was an honor to be his friend I will forever cherish each moment and every memory shared but most of all the company of him my friend
All my prayers to his wonderful and beloved mother, father and sister
Bless each of you .....he loved you so
Cindy Wilkinson
July 27, 2011
To the Clark family,
Your family are in our thoughts & prayers. May your good memories of
Joey outweigh the grief you are feeling.
much love, Ron,Cindy,&Josie Wilkinson
July 27, 2011
mr and ms.clark and barbara i love you guys i would do anything for guys happily i thank god we got to know each other over the years its been a real gift to me thankyou
July 27, 2011
joe has been 1 of my closet freinds for the last 11 years so much so that we were brothers.because of his love for music he forever changed my life.threw music he showed me a way i could channel my feelings in a productive calmer way to address things which has made such a diffrence in my stress levels.his great sense of humor was great couldnt get enough of it who ever was around it.love you bro
July 27, 2011
So Sweet
July 27, 2011
Ally & Joey
July 27, 2011
Stimpy, Joey, Shirley & Ally - Pool Party
July 27, 2011
Joey, Shirley & Ally - Christmas
July 27, 2011
Shirley, Joey & Ally at Olive Garden
July 27, 2011
Jamie
July 27, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I met Joe and Shirley in the hospital. I know you must take comfort in knowing how hard he fought to survive. I am sorry he didn’t get to do all the things on his list, especially his drum room. My prayers are with you and his family and peace be with you.
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Joey and his best buddy 'Splat'
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Carol Titus
July 27, 2011
I thank God to have known you although short it was.. A true gentleman, a great friend... Prayers to his parents who he spoke so highly of always... I will cherish the memories, so glad I was able to spend good times with him May and June...., peace be with Joe in heaven.....
Walter DeLuna
July 25, 2011
To my old friend from JD Smith Junior High, Although we haven't seen each other in years I have thought of my old friends often. Go with God my friend.
Walter DeLuna and Family
Emily Greenwood
July 25, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Crystal
July 25, 2011
Shirley, My thoughts are with you. I know that you dedicated your life to staying by his. Although I hadn't made a close friendship to have the opportunity to meet Joey I know how much he meant to you. Stay strong family and friends!
July 25, 2011
My name is Gordon Ruiz. Joey was a good friend when we were young. he was such a great guy. We laughed a lot. Although we lost touch over the years , I will never forget him .RIP my old buddy. God bless you Doris.
Cheryl Gentry
July 25, 2011
Joey, how blessed you were to have a wonderful, loving Mother, Dad and Sister. I send my love and sympathy to them and I pray that you rest in peace and watch over them. Everyone needs a guardian angel.
Barbara Clark
July 24, 2011
Joey was extremely fortunate that in his last moments he had someone by his side who did, and always would, love him more than anyone - his mother, Doris. Every mother knows that it doesn't matter if a man doesn't have a spouse or a romantic relationship to always have a "special woman" in his life. Joey's mother was his special woman, as he told myself and others on many occasions, and always would be. Those who knew Joey knew how he felt, and where his love and devotion was directed. We spoke often in his last months about his gratitude to his parents for the life they provided him, as well as the people whom he truly loved and valued over the years. They know who they are, and they have his family's gratitude for their fierce loyalty and for sharing Joe's life.
Thanksgiving Celebration
Blake & Barbara Phillips
July 24, 2011
Dear Joey,
Blake and I are thankful we had a chance to get to know you over the past ten years. Whenever we had you and Shirley over for dinner, you generously shared your humor, quick wit and smile, making the times unforgettable. We consider you to be part of our family.
You warmed our hearts when you came over to visit earlier this year, and told us how much you loved, cherished and appreciated our daughter Shirley’s devotion, support, and tenderness - especially through your years of illness. We know you must have felt at peace to have her by your side when you passed.
We miss you and hold you in our hearts. We are regretful you didn’t get a chance to see your drum room completed. We hope when it is done, someone will play your drums just once for you to hear them thunder through the heavens.
July 24, 2011
THE GREATEST THING YOU'LL EVER LEARN IS JUST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED IN RETURN.
I take solace in the promises shared and the plans we made, though never to be known.
I love you forever.
ALL MY HEART. XOXO ~SHIRLEY
SHIRLEY CHANDLER
July 24, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Stockwell
July 23, 2011
My Dearest Joey, I cant believe your really gone. From the first time I meet you I knew we would be great friends. The special times we shared I will forever hold in my heart.. The daughter you an I had together will never know what a great guy you really were. I will however have wonderful stories to share with her when she is old enough for me to do so. It saddens me that you will never get the chance to see her. But now that your gone please look over her an be her Guardian Angel. You will forever be missed by me. I loved you more then anyone could ever know. I'm glad I was able to share the time we had together when I seen you in Feb. What am I gonna do without you in my life? I keep replaying our song in my head " Fly to the Angel" by Slaughter. Joey thank you for always being who you were an for always making me laugh. Good bye my Superman.. LOVE ALWAYS an FOREVER YOUR BABY MAMA.
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