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Joe H. Kue

Joe Kue Obituary

Joe Hing Lee Kue, of Farmville, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 peacefully at home after a two year inspirational battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of the late Lee Kue and Ung She of Virginia Beach, VA. Joe married the former Venetia Morrill of Falkland in 1959. Joe owned and operated Kue’s Pharmacy since September of 1965 and was “Dr. Kue” to many of his clients. He contributed greatly to many young people through their employment and internships. Joe quietly served his community of Farmville in numerous ways. At the time of his death he was in his 27th year as a Town Commissioner and serving as Treasurer of the Farmville Community Outreach Kitchen. He had been a Director of the Farmville Development Partnership, President and former Member of the Board of Directors of the Farmville Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Farmville Economic Council, Director of Farmville Downtown Partnership, member and Director of Farmville Kiwanis Club, Chairperson of Farmville Community Arts Council. He served as a member and as Vice-Chairman of the Pitt County Public Health Board. He was Farmville’s Citizen of the Year in 2006. Joe was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Farmville and had served as lay reader, chalice bearer, vestryman, Assistant Treasurer, and was Senior Warden off and on for 17 years. Joe is survived by his wife, Venetia; son, Joey; and daughter, Melanie. He also leaves behind his three grandsons, Jonathon, Andrew, and HunterBean. He is survived by two sisters, Betty Kue and Mary Noble of Virginia Beach, VA; and two brothers, Yang Kue, also of Virginia Beach and Lee Kue of Anacortes, Washington. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther and Lilly Kue of Virginia Beach, VA and a brother, Toy Kue of Brooklyn , NY. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Farmville. Visitation will immediately follow the service in the church parish house. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to United Hospice of Farmville, the Farmville Library, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, or the Farmville Community Outreach Kitchen. Arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home.

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Published by The News & Observer on Aug. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Kue

19 Entries

Sparkie Travis

September 8, 2009

Venetia, Joey, Melanie,
You have our deepest,and sincere sympathies. Joe was a great friend.
Sparkie and Carolyn Travis

Steve Warren

August 21, 2009

Dear Venetia, Joey, & Melanie,
Our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. We have great respect for such an honorable man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Kendra Warren

August 20, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Melanie, and Joey,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Kue. He was such a very special man. Everytime I would go into the pharmacy he always had a wonderful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam and Terri Farrior Cundiff

August 18, 2009

Melaine,
I am sorry to hear about the lost of your father. You are in my prayers.
Louise Barbarisi, Front desk at Collins, Asbell, Ward & Greene.

tom / Karen kue

August 17, 2009

"Thoughts and prayers go out to the Kues." sign Tom and Karen Kue of Manalapan New Jersey

Virginia Kue Newman

August 17, 2009

Dear Venetia, Joey and Melanie,

My deepest condolences. I was just informed of my uncle's passing.
I'm sure the service was moving.
I wish I could have attended.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Love,
Virginia Kue Newman

James Carr

August 16, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Joey & Melanie,

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Mom just told me on the phone.

By best to you,

August 16, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Melanie & Joey: We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr Joe was a very fine man, and we feel so blessed to have known him.Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you!! Tommy & Crystal Rouse

Rita Stancil Ross

August 16, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Melanie and Joey, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of loss. Mr. Kue will be greatly missed by many people. He is and always will be a fond childhood memory for me.

Debra Padgett Staton

August 15, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Melanie & Joey:
Please know that you all are in my thoughts & prayers during this very difficult time. It has been quite a while since I have seen any of you, but I remember Mr. Kue as a fine man. I know you were proud of him, as he was of each of you. He was a good man and I often think back to the days when I worked at Kue's Pharmacy during high school...he made you feel like family. He will live on in your hearts forever.

ashleigh vernelson may

August 15, 2009

I am thinking and praying for the Kue family. I thought Mr. Joe was one of the most precious people. I really enjoyed seeing him in the office and at the pharmacy while working in farmville- He will be greatly missed-

Rebecca C. Best

August 15, 2009

Farmville was blessed to have Joe Kue and family as members of the community. My parents Mr.& Mrs. Crumpler always spoke highly of Joe Kue.

Brenda Elks

August 15, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Joey & Melanie,

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Mr. Kue was one of the finest, most honest, dedicated men that I have ever had the pleasure to know. His dedication to Farmville and its citizens was outstanding and he will be missed by so very many people. I appreciate the great care in which he has taken care of my family for many years. May God bless each of you and thank you for sharing him with us all of these years.

Melissa Owens Lassiter

August 15, 2009

Mrs. Kue, Melanie, and Joey,

Mr. Kue was such a role model for many children and adults in Farmville. I'll never forget his love, comfort, and doctoral advice during my childhood when we got icees from the store, or when he filled my numerous prescriptions. Your family's friendship, and love will always be cherished. we love you!! Melissa

Jeff Harrison

August 15, 2009

Melanie, Joey, and Mrs. Kue:
May God grant each of you peace in the midst of this storm. Into each life some rain must fall but sunshine does appear. It brings with it a rainbow and a message that is clear. Please know that you are not alone that we all hold you dear, let faith and hope into your heart and keep your memories near.
Jeff & Tammy Harrison

Larry Mewborn

August 15, 2009

Words alone cannot express my sympathy on the passing of Mr. Kue. He will be surely missed by all who loved and knew him. I hope your family will find peace and comfort in knowing his just rewards await him.

August 15, 2009

Venetia, Joey and Melanie,
My heart breaks that this wonderful man is no longer with us here on earth. I know that so many people will miss him. I sure loved him !
I'm keeping my grandchildren at the beach for a week so I will not be able to attend the service, know that my love and prayers are with each one of you.
Lou

Paul Mclawhorn

August 15, 2009

MY deepest condolences go out to the Kue family. Joe Kue was one of the finest men I have ever known. He was a friend to all, and as a Town Commissioner, always made decisions with the best interest of the Town of Farmvile and it's citizens at heart. Men like him are few and far between these days. He will be sorely missed. - Paul Mclawhorn

August 15, 2009

Joey, our thoughts and prayers are wih you and your family during this time of the loss of your loved one. Dr. Kue was good to the Bagley family during his time as owner of Kue's pharmacy.
He was a dear friend to most of my siblings during his life as a dedicated pharmacists.
We Love You,
Sam Bagley

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