He married Katie Koeninger in 1951 to whom he was married for 66 years. He was a member of the Howe United Methodist Church, the Howe Fire Department, served on the Howe ISD School Board, the Howe State Bank Board, and had been a member of the Hall Cemetery Board.
Joe was a farmer and rancher in the Howe area most of his life. He loved to garden, was proud of his flowers and loved to share his food. He was an FFA Lone Star Farmer and involved in helping countless FFA and 4H students with their projects. He loved his white cows and enjoyed seeing them at various stock shows over the years. He never hesitated to help those who were willing to put in the hard work and effort. He grew pecans that were legendary. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife Katie, sister Mary Ann and husband Travis Arterbury of Russellville, Arkansas, three daughters Kathie and husband Bruce Allen of Whitewright, Susan King of Plano and Lesa and husband Terry Williams of Garland. He had 3 grandchildren, Bailey Williams of Garland, Karen (Allen) Seabourn and husband Justin of Westminster, Colorado and Stacy (Allen) Wilson and husband Jared of Garland as well as 4 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Zoe, and Kendyll Seabourn and Katie Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Nancy Jane Yarbrough.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, March 30, 2018 Howe Methodist Church with pastor Zack Landis officiating.
Donations may be made in Joe’s memory to Howe Methodist Church, Hall Cemetery Association or MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Services are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com
