Joe was born November 22, 1925, to Talfourd and Hattie Lifsey in Durant, Oklahoma, but he
came to Texas as fast as he could. On April 26, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary
Rebecca Stevenson, who he met at First Baptist Church, Dallas. Joe spent his career in the
hardware industry, where he was a highly regarded and award-winning buyer for
Higginbotham-Pearlstone Hardware Co for over 30 years. After retirement and the death
of his wife, Mary Lifsey, he met Jimmie Lou Krecek and she a became a wonderful companion
to him.
Joe was a member of First Baptist Church, Carrolton. He loved watching football, especially the
Dallas Cowboys, pecan sandies, and Dr. Pepper. He was a loving and generous grandfather and
friend, and will be greatly missed!
Joe is survived by his 2 granddaughters Beth Wilson and Jennifer Perry; six great-grandchildren,
Dylan Wilson, Baylee Wilson, Gage Wilson, Ryan Perry, Lauren Perry, and Brooke Perry;
daughter-in-law, Karen Stiles; and loving caregiver and friend, Erlinda Johnson.
Services for Joe are at Rhoton Funeral Home on October 31, 2019.
10:00 viewing, 11:00 service. He will be buried at Laurel Land in Dallas.
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