Joel was born in Catawba County on August 3, 1936. He was the son of the late R. Vernon and Laura C. Kahill.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Brian Kahill, one baby granddaughter Lauren Kahill and one baby brother, Darrell Kahill.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years Mary Yoder Kahill of Greensboro; his son Dean Kahill and wife Lynn of Hickory; daughter-in-law Sheila Kahill of Conover; grandsons Daniel Kahill of Conover, and Cameron Kahill of Mooresville; granddaughters Jordan Kahill of Indian Trail, and Meghan Kahill of Hickory; sister Janice Elliott of Hickory; brother Wayne Kahill and wife Karen of Hickory; special nephew Eddie Elliott and wife Shelette of Hickory; numerous nieces and nephews; step-daughter Cynthia Rizzo and husband John of Greensboro and step-grandson Parker Merchant of Greensboro.
Joel attended Catawba County Schools, after school, he served in the Navy from 1954 to 1957. He was a carpenter by trade, and had retired from Jay’s Cabinet Shop in Claremont. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, and spending time in their mountain home. Joel was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 3:00pm to 3:45pm at Zion Lutheran Church.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4pm at Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend David Drysdale officiating.
Burial will follow in church cemetery.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staffs at Hospice of Lincoln County, Emcroft Assisted Living Center in Newton and Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville for the excellent care Joel received while in their care.
