Joe Offutt

Joe Douglas Offutt, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 83. He was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on November 17, 1932. He is survived by his wife Jean of 63 years, four children, sons: Ronald (Anne), Mark (Karenia), Shane (Gloria), Daughter, Dianna, and sister Louise Brumback. Twelve grandchildren, and two great grandsons. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Rhoda Offutt, brothers Willard and Marion Offutt and sister Mary Jones.

Offutt enlisted in the Army on May 23, 1949 and achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major.

Extremely proud of his Army Career, a tanker All the Way, leader, instructor, mentor of subordinates and peers alike he was the epitome of the “American Soldier”

He participated in the Inchon Invasion in Korea in 1950, served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, overseas in Baumholder and Gelnhausen, Germany. After his assignment at Fort Bliss, Texas, USASMA assisting in the organization of the Academy, he served as a faculty member for the First Class.

Returning to Germany in 1973, he was assigned to the U S Command Berlin, Berlin Brigade assuming the duties of the CSM in 1976. He was selected by DA to remain on active duty for 35 years. In 1979 he was reassigned to Fort Devens, MA where he retired in 1980.

Arrangements under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, El Paso, TX.