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JOSEPH GUPTON Obituary
Joe-Joe was born on July 6, 1968, in Greensboro, N.C. He graduated from Prince George High School in 1987. Joe-Joe was a loving son, brother, uncle, father and very passionate about being a grandfather to his grandson, Noah. He was the nieces "favorite uncle!" When not spending time with his family, Joe-Joe enjoyed a fast paced life that included sky diving, motorcycle riding, fast cars, and was an avid NASCAR fan and pool player. Joe-Joe was a member of Monumental Baptist Church, and most importantly he had a simple yet real trust in God through Jesus Christ. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 8th, 2016, at Monumental Baptist Church, 2925 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. Joe-Joe's brother, the Rev. Dr. Steven R. Gupton, will officiate the ceremony with the Rev. Barry Ginn graciously assisting. Entombment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joe-Joe's life. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH GUPTON
theresa Appling
April 8, 2016
I am so very sorry to learn of this. We will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Theresa (Kinney) Appling
DAVID ROSE
April 7, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phyllis Warren
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May comfort be with his family.
Connie Hickman
April 7, 2016
To the Family,
Joe serviced our copier at Hickory Farms for a number of years, and I always enjoyed talking to him. We will really miss him! May God bless you in the days a head.
Kimberly Walton
April 7, 2016
I met Joe many years ago when he serviced our copiers on Fort Lee. He was such a kind person. I've run into him on several occasions over the years. We always hugged and conversed and he was always smiling. I will keep his family in prayer during this difficult time.
Wanda Bridgman
April 7, 2016
Simply heartbroken and at a loss for words! Joe you were a true friend to me I will miss you terribly. .....God truly gained another angel that's for sure.
Jack Gray
April 7, 2016
May you RIP my friend.
Jean Stephens
April 6, 2016
I became friends with Joe Joe on Facebook because he was a friend of my bestest friend Alice. I went to his birthday bash in Hopewell a couple of years ago,Met his parents and his girlfriend Kathy. Such wonderful people all of them. My heart goes out to his family and of course his friends!!!
You will be missed Joe
Diane ogletree
April 6, 2016
Joe you were a good friend and man taken too soon....sadly and deeply missed.....lot of family and friends love and miss you already r.i.p.my friend
Tammy Lampman
April 6, 2016
Joe Joe you have been a long time friend and I will truly miss you words will not explain how much. I refuse to say goodbye instead I'll say I'll see you later my friend.
Sheila Hughes
April 6, 2016
Joe and I worked together at Select Office/ Danka for many years, but most important we were not just co-workers, over the years we became family. He and Kathy came out to join us to listen to my son's band , he was one of the first to make sure I was ok when my husband, George , passed away at the end of Demember , and we had recently decided to get together for lunch as soon as I was able. Unfortunately, I will not get that lunch with Joe. Not only was he such a caring man who loved many, through his sudden tragic death, he taught me never to put off what you can do today because tomorrow is never promised to any of us. Heaven gained another angel and I pray George and Joe are together talking and laughing Rest in peace my dear friend. You will be missed .
April 6, 2016
Joe has been "our copier guy" for over 25 years. We was a wonderful person.
We are stunned by his passing.
Prayers to his family whom he loved deeply.
susan fulcher
April 6, 2016
Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Praying for you and your family
C K
April 6, 2016
Joe fixed our machines at our job. We got talking about how much we both liked motorcycles while he was fixing my printer. He was a good man. Always smiling
Jayne White-Vadasz
April 6, 2016
Heaven truly gained an angel. Joe and I knew each other through school and remained friends through the years thanks to FB.
I enjoyed sharing in his journey through life as friends through FB and could see how much he loved his mother, father and grandson, along with his many friends. He shared so many photos and always looked so happy whenever he was with his loved ones. We would chat from time to time, he always had such nice things to say and never anything negative. Even when it appeared he was hurting, he always seemed to show his happy side. He will be truly missed by so many!
Lots of prayers and love sent to the entire Gupton family & friends!!
April 6, 2016
Though your face we can no longer see, forever in our hearts you will always be. You're in the Savior's presence...rejoice my friend!
Terry Graham
April 5, 2016
I am saddened of the sudden loss of Joe. I worked with Joe at Select Office Systems & Danka. He was a fine fellow and a good friend. RIP Joe-Joe.
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