Joseph Daniel Ouk, 40, of Columbia, MO passed away August 1, 2021. A visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm followed by a funeral service at 2:30 pm, both at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia. The family asks that all in attendance wear masks and if you are feeling ill, that you stay home to rest. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home's Facebook page.
Joe was born October 23, 1980 in Columbia, MO, was a graduate of Edison High School, and worked for Quaker Oats. He shared 22 years of his life with longtime partner, Eva Luangasa. Joe was an avid collector, filling his man cave with lightsabers and arcade games. He loved He-Man and GI Joe toys.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bunroeun Ouk.
Joe is survived by his mother, Khim Ouk; partner, Eva; children, Jocelyn, Evelyn, Leo and Lance Ouk; siblings, Richard Ouk, Leakhana Daughtery, Thomas Ouk, Cheata Ouk, Patrick Ouk, Bo Ouk, and Emily Chambly.
Joe lived to take care of his family, friends, and anyone who needed it. He took great joy in the happiness of others, and would do whatever he could to create that happiness. Joe’s love for others was undeniable, and that ever reaching love touched many. “You were my best friend. I can now say that I have a best friend in Heaven. Fly high my beautiful angel.” -Eva
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