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Joseph W Carrier

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Joseph Carrier Obituary

Joseph W. Carrier age 48 of Macomb, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Joseph was born April 5, 1977, in Peoria, Illinois, to Howard and Barbara Kay Carrier Sr. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother: Kenneth Carrier, and 1 brother in law: Timothy Hillman Sr. Surviving to mourn his passing is 2 brothers: Howard (Tammy) Carrier Jr., Mark (Cindy) Carrier, 3 sisters: Linda (David) Hankins, Rosemary Hillman, Judith Carrier, 3 very close friends: Sharon Lesner, Karen Warner, Jason Kepler, 14 nieces and nephews, and 29 great nieces, and nephews. Joseph was strong in his faith he attended Faith Church in Macomb regularly. He enjoyed ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Christmas, watching the Chicago Cubs play, playing bingo, and games on his phone. He liked to sing karaoke, his favorite song was Lean On Me. Joseph loved eating ramen noodles specifically with ketchup but most of all he loved his family. Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Jones Funeral Chapel in Colchester is assisting the family in arrangements. Memorial is to the family of Joseph for expenses. Memorials can be sent to the family of Joseph or to the Jones Funeral Chapel in Colchester, Illinois, 62326, Box 352. Condolences and memories can be expressed to the family at jonesmortuaryfh.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph W Carrier, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WGEM on Aug. 28, 2025.

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