Joe Preston Joslin Jr.

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Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Veterans Memorial Hall
307 Glade Street
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
10:30 AM
Memorial Contributions
Veterans Memorial Association c/o Harlie Treat
437 Daniel Hill Road
Leslie, AR  72645
I served in the Army.
Joe Preston Joslin Jr.I am a Veteran.

of Leslie, AR

September 26, 1947 - May 14, 2016

Joe Preston Joslin, Jr., age 68, of Leslie, AR departed this life on 05/14/2016 in Little Rock, AR. He died from complications after sustaining a severe head injury.
Joe was born in Dallas, TX on 09/26/1947, to Helen Joslin Loftin and Joe Joslin, Sr. Joe served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam as a track mechanic and forward observer. During his Army service, he earned numerous awards including the Bronze Star with ''V'' Device and the Army medal of commendation.
Joe lived in Dallas and Austin, Texas, before moving to Mountain View, AR in 1995. He lived in Leslie, AR with his wife Sharon for the last 13 years. The Joslins celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve 2015.
Joe is a past commander of American Legion Post 131 and past commander of American Legion District 2. He is completing his term as Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12127. Joe served Searcy County as Veteran Service Officer for three years retiring in October 2015. He devoted his life to serving veterans and their families. He was a dog lover working as a member of the Searcy County Humane Society.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Preston Joslin, Sr. He is survived by his wife Sharon of Leslie, AR, his mother Helen Loftin of Mountain View, AR, his children Mark Preston Joslin of Carrollton, Texas; Clare Lesieur of Eureka Springs, AR; Gale Woods of Mountain View, AR; Bert Kivell and Bruce Kivell of Austin, Texas; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, May 17th @ 10:30am at Veterans Memorial Hall in Marshall, AR. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Veterans Memorial Association in care of Harlie Treat, Treasurer, 437 Daniel Hill Road, Leslie, AR 72645.

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12 Condolence(s)
michael brown
Seattle, WA
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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Columbian ... the conversation... my brother is an ass. he owes me a significant amount of money. i met the twins. marks father isn't joe.

Marty Younger
Harrison,
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Friday, September 2, 2016

My dear friend, you will be missed! You will live on in our hearts and the work you did for all veterans. You were always there for any of us that needed you.

Steve Simmons
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Joe was a good man, he will be missed for his smile and kind heart.
May his memory make us all better people.

Delphia Egger
Arkadelphia, AR
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Deepest Sympathy, Delphia Egger

James Fountain
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Sharon and family. Our prayer is that the Lord will give you strength to sustain you through this difficult time. May the full measure of his grace be upon you, and bring you comfort.

James and Vickie Fountain

Kim Hutcheson
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Dearest Sharon, Family and Friends
Words can never replace a loved one, but I want to know my heart goes out t each and everyone of you. I pray that you are able to remember all the wonderful, and beautiful times together. May hearts swell w/ love and memories to last your lifetime.
Joe was an awesome man, and had a most generous heart and beautiful presence of his being.
He will truly be missed. I am so fortunate to have just ran into him here lately and enjoyed our visit immensely.
Thoughts, prayers, love and deepest condolences go out to ALL
Kim~

Rhonda Buttler
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to Sharon, Joe's mother and to all of his family. Joe was an extraordinary person who enriched every person fortunate enough to know him. He was a man of dignity, grace and intelligence and worked tirelessly to better our community.
Rest in Peace Mr. Joe Preston Joslin Jr.

Colonel (Ret) Darryl G. Treat, USAF
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

A salute to a hero and great friend of Veterans! My condolences to all his loved ones.

Harlie Treat
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Joe was a fine, generous gentleman. Nobody did more for Veterans in Searcy County. We will miss his leadership greatly. May he rest in well deserved peace.

Fred and Linda King
Mountain View, AR
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Monday, May 16, 2016

Sharon and family, you have our deepest sympathies. He was such a caring man, and a rock for his mother to lean on. His generosity knew no boundaries when it came to people or animals. We will miss Joe.

Keith Dover
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, May 16, 2016

The loss of Joe will be felt not only from his immediate family, but to his many friends and acquaintances…as well as his fellow veterans. We are deeply saddened by his passing and will miss him greatly. Joe was an inspiration to everyone who came in contact with him, and his kindness has been an inspiration to us all.

May the peace from the memories of love which he shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I want to express my deepest sympathies to Joe’s wife and family, and offer a few quotes of comfort:

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
~ Matthew 5:4

The Lord God will wipe all tears from all their faces.
~ Isaiah 25:8

God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
~ Revelation 21:4

May God Bless Joe and his family.

Keith Dover
Little Rock

Holly
Marshall, AR
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Monday, May 16, 2016

I am so sorry you are going to be so very missed by so many folks.
Please run thru the fields & hug all those waiting for us.