Joe Montgomery Sr, who was the World's Greatest dad took his final breath surrounded by his children on September 5, 2022, at 9:50 a.m.
Visitation: 6pm to 8pm Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, Tx
Funeral Service: 10am Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, Tx. Click here to View the Live Stream of the Service
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Tx
Joe Montgomery Sr was born in Bosqueville, Texas on July 20,1937 to the parentage of H.L and Josephine Montgomery who preceded him in death. Joe married the love of his life, Nolan Marie Montgomery whom unto this union six children were born of which his wife (Nolan Marie) and 2 children (Elvis Sr. and Joe Jr.) joined him on the heavenly Gospel Train.
Joe loved the construction business where he worked with Downing Brothers and then Young Brothers Construction until he retired at the age of 66.
Joe loved spending his Sunday's broadcasting on the radio station K.R.Z.I. 1580/1660 a.m. known as the "Gospel Train" for nearly 60 years, where he impacted the community and people all over the world in a powerful way. He was a devoted servant of God and hearing his powerful, smooth voice every Sunday morning will be greatly missed.
He leaves, to cherish his memory: four loving children, Sherry Montgomery Carauthers, Lola Montgomery, Bridget Montgomery (all of Waco Texas) and Roderick Montgomery of Dallas Texas. Four siblings, Wardell Montgomery (Kelly) of Sacramento California, Shirley Malone (Thomas), Donald Fred Montgomery of Waco Texas, and Beverly Cobb (Carey) of Dallas Texas.
18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, cousins, nephews.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708 Print Obituary & Condolences