Joel is survived by Claudia, his wife of 51 years; his three daughters: Lori Jackson and husband, Steve, Stacy Liles and husband, Travis, and Melanie Moss; his four grandchildren whom he adored: Kaleigh and Jake Jackson, Trace and Reese Liles; and sister Diane Mangan and husband, James.
Joel retired from Cooper Tire and the Air Force Reserve as Chief Master Sergeant (serving our country, including Desert Shield/Storm, for 32 years). He served our community by founding the Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department in 1989, where he was Chief for 24 years.
Joel was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing and deer hunting. He was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church Moores Lane. Above all, Joel loved spending time with his family.
Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane with Rev. Larry Sims officiating under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 2801 Richmond Rd., #158, Texarkana, TX 75503.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com or www.facebook.com/eastfuneralhome
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