Thursday, April 8, 2021
Uncle Joe,
Allow me to preface my remarks by first expressing my heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Meeting Joe some 32 years ago could've been intimidatingly uncomfortable for most people, but for me, not at all. You see, he stood tall, as did my father. Had an Afro, as did my father, and was the life of the party; you guessed it, as was my father.
When my wife Patricia introduced me to Joe, Fred and Booker, the brother's welcomed me into the family graciously. And the respect and comradery we all shared toward one another was quite enriching to say the least. Sadly, my friend is no longer.
However, I'm reminded of the last moments we shared together, while in his back yard looking at his "Ole School" Cadillac (I believe it was) in the garage. You see, I, like Joe, loved older vehicles. And boy did we both enjoy reminiscing about the beauty and power the older model cars had vs. the newer one's made today.
I'm going to miss my dear friend immensely! Sleep on my good brother, uncle and friend, sleep on.
God Bless-
