Joseph McSorley

Joseph Andrew "Joe" McSorley, 64, of Winfield, passed away at his residence in Winfield on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, with his family close at hand.

Joe was born Aug. 20, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia, while his father was stationed there with the United States Navy. He was the son of Jimmie Lynn and Maxine Joy (Jamison) McSorley. Joe came back to the family hometown of Winfield in 1970, following his father's service to the Navy.

Joe graduated from Winfield-Mount Union High School in 1979. On June 6, 1981, in Mount Pleasant, Joe was united in marriage to Pamela Jean "Pam" Ruby.

Joe worked to establish his own business, forming the Winfield Manufacturing Company with his father Jim in 1987. They produced a grain-spreading machine for which they held the patent. He manufactured the machines individually by hand and sold them to several implement dealers around the country. Joe operated the company up until the time of his death.

Joe also worked for 10 years at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Institute. Joe's commitment to civic duty led him to be a member of the Winfield Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years.

Joe loved to be outdoors, and his many hobbies allowed him to do that. Joe hunted for rocks and Indian artifacts. He had a substantial collection of Indian arrowheads. Joe enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. His love of hunting led to his formation of the Winfield Bow Hunters Club. However, no amount of outdoors took the place of his favorite thing to do: spending time with his grandchildren.

Those thankful for sharing in Joe's life include his wife of 44 years, Pam of Winfield; his six children, Eric (Brandi) Smith of Wapello, Clint (Amanda) Smith of Tampa, Florida, Brandy (Jeff) Smith of Winfield, Andrew (Samantha) McSorley of Riverside, Nikki McSorley of Fort Madison, and Dan (Hope) McSorley of Winfield; and his sister, Cynthia Cozine of Muscatine. Joe will especially be missed by his 16 grandchildren, Brianna, Hunter (Haley), Samantha, Brady (Lauren), Carter, Hadley, Mackenzie, Blakely, Madden, Briston, Ally, Hynlee, Benjamin, Camden, McCoy, and Melia.

Joe is also survived by a great-grandson, Roland, and was happily expecting the birth of another great-grandchild. Joe is also survived by his companion and "best boy," his dog Colt.

Joe's parents and brother, Dale McSorley, precede him in death.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment of Joe's ashes will also occur later at the Bethel Cemetery, rural Wapello.

A memorial has been established for charities to be determined at a later date.

The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is caring for Joe and his family.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.