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Joseph Shallow

Born in Montreal Canada May 2, 1927 died peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 30, 2016. His life was well lived: US Army veteran, mechanic, farmer, flight instructor, commercial pilot (served as Secretary for the Quiet Birdmen). journeyman of skilled trades and among other talents was a luthier and musician. After moving to Pine Island in 1986 his love of flying and music continued while he raised exotic birds, created Big Bluegrass Song Book, operated an eBay store and made a difference in many lives. Married to his wife, Marge, for 71 years he is the father of seven, grandfather to seven, great grandfather of 19 and great-great to one. Heartland Bluegrass Association is hosting the first annual Joe Shallow Memorial Celebration on December 31, 2016 at Craig's RV Campground in Arcadia, FL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Press on Dec. 5, 2016.

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Ronda Shallow

July 16, 2024

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Ronda Shallow

July 16, 2024

My Dad loved Blue Grass and all the people he shared it with!

Ronda Shallow

July 15, 2024

Love, love, love!

Ronda Shallow

July 14, 2024

Ronda Shallow

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Ronda Shallow

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Ronda Shallow

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Ronda Shallow

July 14, 2024

He will always be here in Spirit!
The smartest man I´ve known and most influential in my life. Thank God he was my father. Will always love and miss him so much. Never forgotten. What an honor to say I am his daughter!

Randy Shallow

December 15, 2016

A good life leaves behind seeds that keep on growing. My father's stories, his values and love and lessons will always live in me. What a wonderful legacy !

Joe meets Earl Scruggs

sandy davenport

December 6, 2016

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December 6, 2016

Jodie Gross

December 5, 2016

Jodie Gross

December 5, 2016

Jodie Gross

December 5, 2016

Sandy Davenport

December 5, 2016

As the most important influence in my life he helped to determine who I've become. I will miss him forever.

Randy Shallow

December 5, 2016

My Dear Great Dad ! So happy and so proud to call a person so wonderful my father. He taught me so much and I thank him daily ! May you rest in peace Dad.
He was known to so many for so much.

Frances Price

December 5, 2016

The Greatest Man I Ever Knew

Lee Ann Shallow

December 5, 2016

Love You Joe. Thank you for your son, your fun memories and your abundance of knowledge through the years. You've made us all better people for having you in our lives. xxxooo

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