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Joe Mehaffey Obituary
MEHAFFEY JR.
1930 - 2007
Joe was born in Columbus, Mississippi, October 27, 1930 to Joe Hunter Mehaffey, Sr. and Lyda Mae Mehaffey, and is preceded in death by them, as well as his sister, Mary Ann Mehaffey.
Joe served in the United States Marine Corp. as Staff Sergeant and served our country in the Korean War. Joe married Celia Charlene Sykes on December 19, 1954. He later graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He was an auditor for U.S Steel, and then employed by Monsanto Company as a Plant Accountant. After retirement from Monsanto in Pensacola, Joe performed consultant work for Evergreen Systems. He served as Commissioner for Midway Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze for 32 years, and served as Stewardship Chairman and an usher. He was a member of Steeple People Bible Study Class. Joe will be fondly remembered for his love of fishing, and skeet shooting with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Celia , and three sons, Joe Hunter Mehaffey, III of Florence, SC , Jeffrey Layne Mehaffey of Cumming, GA, and Leslie Mark Mehaffey, of Gulf Breeze, FL. Mr. Mehaffey has two grandchildren, Jeffrey Taylor Mehaffey and Jennifer Lauren Mehaffey, both of Cumming, GA.
Funeral services were held July 5th at First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze where memories of Joe were shared and praises to God were lifted for blessing us with Joe in our lives.
Graveside services were held at the Barrancas National Cemetery, which included the Marine Corp. Honor Guard. Pall Bearers were Peter Payne, Andy Ansel, Thomas Carter, Ray Hudson, William Towns and Colonel Allan Davis.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze Building Fund. 555 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561.
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Bill McCortney
July 9, 2007
Joe and I became friends while serving together on the Midway Fire
board of Commissioners. I immediately learned to trust Joe for the fair minded and open approach that he exhibited in every situation. I'll miss Joe and know that he has reached the eternal peace that he so richly deserves.
Dennis Hays
July 8, 2007
Joe was my first boss when joining Monsanto back in 1980. He was a wonderful mentor who cared a lot about developing his people. He allowed me many opportunities and I still use many of his management lessons today in my workplace. He offered good advice and his home was open to many business parties, which Celia graciously hosted. Joe and Celia were the ultimate southern couple who always made you feel at home.
Earl Trant
July 8, 2007
Having known Joe my whole Monsanto career, I am proud to have been associated with him as a fellow accountant. Joan and I extend our condolences. Earl
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