Joseph was born on September 25, 1967 in St Louis, MO the son of Earl and Betty (McCormack) McElyea. He graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton, MO. Joe was employed with Callaway County Road and Bridge Department as a dump truck driver; he was also the Fire Captain for South Callaway Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, trail riding, horseback riding and being involved any way with the fire department.
Survivors include: one daughter, Jade McElyea of Auxvasse, MO; his mother, Betty Dixon of Fulton, MO; his longtime companion, Lisa Ketterer of Thompson, MO; three grandsons, Lane Metheny, Chance Martin and Gabriel Martin; one sister, Janet Turner of Fulton, MO and several friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Mokane Fairgrounds in Mokane, MO. Celebration of Life will start at 6:30 pm with full fire Department honors and a special speaker, Steven Dailing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
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