To the Editor:

I want to thank all of our “shop family” for their help and support through a most difficult time, and all the many, many of Joe’s friends who came to pay their respects on Saturday.

Joe always said he would rather have friends at his funeral than money in the bank, a testament to his generous spirit and the way he treated his friends and people in general.  He was a gentle, kind soul with a great sense of humor and was almost always upbeat and looking forward.

Life has been a great adventure tagging along with Joe.  I only regret that it has come to an end so soon.  He had many more adventures on his mind.  He would say that his “little Oldsmobile” opened up a lot of opportunities, but it was his great talent to build that Oldsmobile in the first place, that opened many of those doors.

Joe leaves a big hole in the hearts of many, we will all miss him terribly.  I deeply appreciate the support and help offered now and in the future.

Thank you all.

Marilyn Miles

Clarksville