Collie Joe Heathcoat

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Collie Joe Heathcoat

of Batesville, AR

February 3, 2016

Collie Joe Heathcoat, 75, passed away Feb. 3, 2016, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born in Bethesda, Arkansas on December 29, 1940, to Collie and Edith Heathcoat.

He is survived by two sons, Charles Heathcoat of Bexar, Arkansas and Christopher Heathcoat of Burbank, California; three granddaughters, Kristy, Carrisa and Harmony, and one grandson, Ajay Heathcoat, all of California; and one sister, Joy Heathcoat Reves and husband Charles Reves of Batesville.

Joe was a deeply devoted Christian, musician, fisherman, hunter, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a loyal friend to all thru his love of the good Lord.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.


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14 Condolence(s)
Dennis Clark
Boerne, TX
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

I’ve been looking for my friend VC Joe for so many years and am so sad to finally find his obituary. We worked together at Ralph’s Grocery Warehouse. We’d get off work, drive to his house, hook up the boat, and head to Lake Piru. I always caught fish when I was with Joe. He was like a free guide. I left the warehouse in 1980.

I’m sad to know I’ll never again fish with Joe, but overjoyed to know he is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, so I’ll see him soon enough. May his family be likewise blessed to serve The King of the Universe.

Christopher Heathcoat
Simi Valley, CA
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Monday, June 20, 2016

Since he was also a lyricist (still is and prob writing songs for angels...) i'll leave in a poem, to which along with songs, he wrote many. " Dear, Dad...the best friend myself and my brother and many ever had. This is our 1st Father's Day without you... leaving me with our 1st song i wish wasn't true. Casting my line at sunrise, with only thoughts that are blue...I wish it didn't' come to be...writing about you without me...As the sun comes up it does brighten my day...as myself, chuck and the kids remember 'your way'....as i close carrying you on...i will say at this poem's end...how more than just Facebook, but the whole world, will have appreciated you as they're friend. Always in my mind, 24-7...ouch Dad, this more than hurts , and i look forward to these feelings mended when we hug you in heaven. Your son, Christopher. Happy Father's Day, Dad .

chris
simi valley, CA
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Hi Dad-

It's now three months to the day of. Every sunset (the time frame of your passing). . .i picture you at that pond looking around at the possibilities of your next fishing trip there. Im sure you would have reported back to all of us you "was piddl'n around down at the college pond". I drove up w Jon and he now lives with'n a mile from your home. We all miss you so so much.

I also write here, (for other's that may visit) your "celebration for your life" will happen near the fall. Tho you'd be the first to say not to do such...it's what a lot of us feel you deserve over the legacy you have left for us over your appreciation for nature, warm welcomeness with your friendship, and your relationship with your friends and family and God. The best way everyone can learn from you, after all what you taught us, is to talk about and show how long you maintained your rich values as such a "simple man". Tears are falling on this May 3rd...i gotta go now. I have faith the Lord will pass this message to you...whether by my prayers are on this guestbook. I love you so much, Joe. My dad...all of our "best friend".

your son,

chris

p.s. Chuck and myself and the fam, are really sticking together in honor of you. Patch and the other pets are all adjusted now. talk to you again soon...

Harmony
Simi Valley, CA
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Sunday, March 6, 2016

My Grandpa Joe,
i know your watching over me in heaven. You never left me and you never will. you were my favorite grandpa, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I miss you so much but i know your safe in heaven under the wings of all gods angels. I wish i got to visit you more but im grateful for that time i did. Thank you for always supporting me in everything i do. i promised you that you will once get to see me act in a commercial or a movie but when i do i will be thinking of you and doing it to make you proud and hope to make you smile up in heaven. I will always be your baby girl, thank you for giving me confidence and having someone to talk to when i need you. you are a symbol of confidence to me. i love you grandpa Joe. Dont kill to many deers when you are up in heaven i miss you and love you lots. im happy your in a better place . see you in heaven i love you so much!
your cheerleader,
harmony heathcoat

Ajay
simi valley, CA
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Friday, February 19, 2016

Dear grandpa Joe,
first i would like to say i love you and you will forever be remembered in are family's hearts and definetley in mine. Another thing i would like to say is thank you for teaching me more about guns and fishing i will always think of you when i go fish and i look out to the lake as i cast my rod or when i practice shooting and aim down the sight thank you for being my gun slinging and fishing grandpa and will look forward to seeing you in heaven

LOVE, YOUR GUN SLINGING AJAY

kristy horbinski
milwaukee, WI
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Grandpa Joe, I will always love and miss you. A day will never go by that I wont think about you. Now you're in a better place catching all the fish you want, hunting deer, and riding horses. I wish you could have met Adam but he will send some fish your way. Love always your cowgirl, Kristy horbinski/ heathcoat.

Shirley Herring Hubble
Cord,,
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

My Joe, my how i miss you. I still find it hard to believe. I never dreamed we had our last time to deer hunt together.what a fun time it was for the three of us. G F Green, you and me. I started to come by to see you that Wednesday but...i didnt do it. Perhaps God new i might have found you that day in the truck...i'll never know. You will forever hold a part of my heart and my love for you. Rest in peace and Go Rest High on That Mountain. That was the song you told me you wanted played.
Your friend, "Ticktird" lol. Squirly Shirley

Carrisa Heathcoat
SIMI VALLEY, CA
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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Dear Grandpa Joe,

I know you're standing next to me as I write this to you. I'll forever treasure these memories I have of you;

Visiting you in Arkansas for the first time, sitting on a big swing while Kristy and I sat on either side of you, and you strummed "Big Rock Candy Mountain".

I still have the teddy bear you gave me. I remember picking him because, at the time of being about 8 or 9, it was as tall as me. At 22 I still have him.

I miss you. This hurts. I've never been through the loss of a family member, and its pretty tough. I'm still learning about life but before you left at least you know I've been doing good for my family and staying on the right path.

I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear every once in a while
And even though its different now
You're still here somehow
Our hearts won't let you go
I miss you.

P.S- We will take very good of patches. Dads going to make sure of it.

Xoxo
Your first granddaughter,
Carrisa Heathcoat

Ron Cervenka
Santa Clarita, CA
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Joe. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

I spent many wonderful years as Joe's bass tournament partner and it was in his little red Champion bass boat that I caught the largest bass of my life. It was a day of fishing with Joe that I shall cherish forever.

God bless you my friend. Save a few of those lunkers up there for me.

christopher
simi valley, CA
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Dad- I just got home from your hometown. What a transitional shock this has become. I still cant believe you are gone. How lucky myself and your other son, my brother, Chuck got to talk to you on the day of your passing.

my heart is in my throat. And i cant breathe nor swallow this at all.

When i identified you...i took some of you with me. As i pulled back the sheet , i would have NEVER expected even in this unexpected circumstance...that you would have been wearing the shirt i got for you the day that you left us. But we know where you left to, and with that...see you soon Dad.

i love you , Dad.

Wholeheartedly brokenhearted,

christopher

Debbi Spire
Mesa, AZ
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

My sincere condolences at this difficult time. The Heathcoat family will be in my prayers. I send my love to Chuck and Chris.
❤️❤️
Hugs,
Debbi Spire

Mark Lancaster
Batesville, AR
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Monday, February 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss.Joe was a good friend and neighbor he will be sorely missed by Lesia and I.I will never forget when he asked me and my father in_law to Baptize him in the Bayou at the rocks one Sunday morning it was a beautiful day in early summer of course Joe was afraid the water was gonna be cold ,and it was,but I told him it wasn"t going to take us long so we baptized him in just a few minutes and of course I had to laugh at him because he was shivering afterwards.It is a memory I"ll always cherish. His Brother in Christ Mark Lancaster

Eddie Craig
Desha, AR
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Monday, February 8, 2016

God Bless

BRANDON&DONNA HACKWORTH
BATESVILLE,
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Monday, February 8, 2016

JOE WE MISS U AND LOVE U AND NO ONE WILL EVER REPLACE U AS A NEIGHBOR,FRIEND,AND FAMILY .WE WILL CHERISH U FOREVER AND MISS U.