Joseph Francis Kephart, 53, of Normal, passed away Monday, October 15 2018, in Ashland, Virginia. Joseph was born June 15, 1965 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of David Francis and Jacqualyn Joyce Goldsberry Kephart. He graduated from Normal Community High School in 1983 and attended HCC before getting his CDL. Joseph married Michelle Lynne Wiese on September 23, 2000 in Funks Grove Illinois. Surviving are his wife Michelle, his children, Samantha Jane Ross, Kendra Renee Kephart and Alexander Lee Kephart, of Normal, his sister Joyce (Russ) Richards of Bloomington, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his son, Quinn David Kephart and his father and mother.
Joe loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to cook and host dinners. He loved to go camping and watch NASCAR. He was a friend to everyone and was always willing to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on to anyone who needed it. Joe will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 the day of the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington.
We ask that in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to Michelle Kephart for the care of
her family.
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