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JOSEPH SPEISER Obituary

SPEISER Joseph Charles Speiser Sr. passed away October 4, 2013 after a very brief battle with cancer. Joseph was a Jacksonville native. He was a 27 year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff s Office and served in the US Army in Germany and Korea. He was an amateur radio operator (KI4OIU) and briefly served as president of the North Florida Amateur Radio Operator. He was a member of the JJ Dickison Camp, Sons of the Confederacy and the Kirby Smith Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans on the service records of his ancestor Thomas Barron who fought with the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles. Joseph is preceded in death by his father Francis George Speiser and his mother Esther Shirley Ann Barron Speiser. He is survived by his wife Linda Walker Speiser, his son Joseph Charles Jr. of Jacksonville, his daughter Jessica Renee of Maine, his brother Frank (Rita) Speiser of Jacksonville, his sister Virginia Ruth Speiser-Smolder (Steven) of Guatemala and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of his life will take place Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Memorials in his name may be directed to Community Hospice of NE FL or the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 7, 2013.

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Tricia Mastrangelo

December 13, 2013

Congratulations Joe, for being made Ham of the Year in NoFARS, You deserve it. You are missed.

Dell Edenfield

December 12, 2013

Dear Linda, your husband was one of the sweetest, and kind Men, I had the fortune of ever knowing. My heart breaks for all who knew him. But for Him, He is with the King of Kings. J.C. you are envied by all who remain.
Dell Edenfield.

Ruth Byther

October 13, 2013

I will miss my friend Joe's smiling face and warm welcome. Until the trumpet sounds dear friend, rest in peace knowing you were loved and respected by all who had the privilege to call you friend.

Diana Byther

October 12, 2013

Joe was a wonderful man. Linda, you are in my thoughts. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Carol Menzer

October 11, 2013

To Linda and Children
Sorry for your loss, God Bless all of you

Harry Palmer

October 10, 2013

Joe was a fine gentleman and he will be missed. Condolenses to Linda his dear wife. He was always ready to give anyone a hand if needed..

Kimberly Denard

October 9, 2013

My deepest sympathies, he will surely be missed.

October 9, 2013

Linda,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see you again soon.

Kasey and Jim

Emi Kingsnorth

October 8, 2013

Rest In Peace, Joe. You were an Officer and a Gentleman.

October 8, 2013

In your time of loss of your husband may God Bless and Comfort you and your family. Janie Istre

Mat Breiling

October 8, 2013

Linda I am sorry for your loss. He was a great person and will be missed !!

Judy Klein

October 8, 2013

Linda Iam so sorry to hear about your Husband. Our prayers and Blessings are with you. Judy Klein

Flip & Mickey Halley

October 8, 2013

Joe will be greatly missed in the Ham Radio Community and in our lives. He was always ready to help anyone who asked.
Linda, Joey & Jessie, we'll see y'all today at the service. Lots of love from us both.

Henry Mastrangelo

October 8, 2013

Linda and family,
We are so sorry. He was a loving friend who always had a hug for me. (Tricia) He was always smiling. He will truly be missed.
Henry (wb4leq) and Tricia (n4fek)

Sue Gillette

October 8, 2013

He will be greatly missed!

Bud Dunnington

October 8, 2013

Linda,
Joe was a good man and an excellent sergeant. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you, Jessica, Joey, Frank and your entire family.

Barbara Drabek

October 7, 2013

My dear sweet coudin Linda,
I cant tell you how very sorry I am for you. You will miss your sweet Joe so much. Grief is one of the strongest emotions we have. Know how much happiness you brought him in the many wonderful years of your marriage. You and the children are in my prayers. God bless and comfort you Linda during this tragic time.

Jim Jones

October 7, 2013

Linda, I greatly enjoyed the many hours in meetings and events that I spent with you and Joe. He was a great help to me and so many others. Joe will be sincerely missed. God bless you, Linda and your entire family, you are in our prayers.
Nelly and Jim

David Clay

October 7, 2013

Linda, I will miss Joe greatly. He was the character of man I endeavor to be. My prayers go out to you and the family.

Nancy & Dennis Mortimer & Barbara McLean

October 7, 2013

Sweet Linda and family - you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you with wonderful memories and peace in your hearts God Bless you all

E.B. & Ken Walker

October 7, 2013

Joe, you will be missed by many. It was good working with you. Bless you and your family.

Michelle Kirby

October 7, 2013

Love and prayers to our dear Linda and her family. The love between Linda and Joe was so very easy to see - and feel. The grave is a sad yet temporary parting with a joyful reunion in store. May our love and service be of useful purpose to comfort you until then. May your hearts also be lifted by the tender mercies of our Lord who will always carry us through our darkest hours. Philippians 4:13

Jimmy Branch

October 7, 2013

Rest in Peace Good and Faithful Servant.

misty spears

October 7, 2013

You will be dearly missed!!!! RIP UNCLE Joe all of our love. misty and family

William Whitecage

October 7, 2013

Our sympathies go out to you... from our family to yours.

Wayne & Linda Norton

October 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe will be greatly missed.

Wayne and Linda Norton

Jerry & Gloria Milan

October 7, 2013

May you rest in the arms of our Lord, Joe. Our sympathies are with you and your family, Linda.

Joann Bragg

October 7, 2013

Linda, Jessica, Joey: Words cannot express the sorrow of your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be greatly missed. My love and prayers to you and your family.

Gail & Thomas Jessee

October 7, 2013

We extend our deepest condolences and thank the Divine Creator for the friendship of Joe and Linda. Joe will be greatly missed by us all. Love and prayers being sent to the Speiser family.

Melinda Anderson

October 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.

Janice Pieroni

October 7, 2013

Dear Linda and family,
You know how much my Joe and I loved Joe. We will miss him terribly. Wonder if he will send us FB messages from heaven? I hope he does. God bless you, Joey and Jessica in these sad days.

Clinton Randolph

October 7, 2013

Linda, Jessica, Joey and the entire Family, Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of Joe. The times we spent together when the kids were young are those I will cherish. What gives us all comfort is knowing that Joe is worshiping around the throne today with family and friends who have gone before. He will missed. Our prayers go out that God's peace will wrap itself around you and your whole family. If there is anything I can do, let me know. In Christ, Clint (and Lauren) Randolph

Cary Beuershausen

October 7, 2013

I am grateful for the many wonderful times that I shared with Joe. He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. Linda, our prayers are with you and the entire family. We're here if you need anything.

October 7, 2013

RIP Brother. I did not know you but you were one of my LEO brothers.

Michelle Fletcher

October 7, 2013

To the Speiser family may God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Love Fletch

Lauren Morton

October 7, 2013

what a beautifully life fully lived! imagine the joy of The Lord to have his dear son by His side now May all the wonderful memories comfort you and bring a smile to your face Joe is truly at peace and received his healing God Bless you Linda, Joey and Jessica Love, Lauren

Hope Jinks

October 7, 2013

Linda, we're praying that the beautiful memories you have of Joe and the knowledge that he is with our Lord will comfort you in the coming days. God bless you, dear friend. In Christ, Denny and Hope

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