Condolence: Am so sorry for your lost . I have know joseph as cardking for over 17 years he was a sweetheart and will be very much missed . am know as ladyhawk.

Condolence: I offer my condolences to joe's wife, family and friends. I did not know joe for a long time, and nor did i know him well, but he will always remain one of the most revered people i have met on line.

I was so shocked to hear of his passing and so deeply saddened.

He was the greatest player, and to me personally, was so generous with his time and help in teaching me the game that he was master of. Not all appreciated his directness, but it is that, that wonderful endearing quality that i treasured the most.

I will miss terribly Joe, and whilst we differed in our religious beliefs, i truly hope that you have found eternal peace in the arms of your beloved maker.

Kind regards
Brenda

Condolence: My deepest condolences to the family and friends of his passing. He was a wonderful person that I got to partner with in Spades community and parchisi. He was such an enjoyable spirit. May God rest his soul and comfort you at this time!

Condolence: I am in shock & send my condolences to the family of this wonderful guy. A friend from who was always smiling, always willing to help or just listen,, he, Greg & I had great adventures on the riverbank if the Tug behind Tom & Pearl's home. I am a richer person because he was in my life.

Condolence: my thoughts and prayers are with his family i am so sorry for your loss, many many times did CK and i battle at the tables , a very fierce spades players i will miss the games we have had RIP!

Condolence: Rhonda I am deeply sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I never met him, but I know he must have been a special man, to have you for his wife.My love & prayers are being sent as you face this sad time. I know that God will be near ,as you walk this journey. Much love,your friend always ...

Condolence: This guy was a big part of my childhood. Joe pushed my limits riding dirt bikes far more than I would have ever believed possible. Riding with reckless abandon the trails of Oil Well Holler, Gas Line Road, and many more.
I remember Joe insisting that I get a job with him at Kroger. I was only 15 and could not legally join the union (amalgamated meat cutters and butcher workmen of North America) until I turned 16. Joe said not to worry about it, "just tell them you're 16 and give them your money!" It was like $6 and hour, but double time on Sundays and we made triple time on holidays... good money for kids, it kept us flush. Hitchhiking 2 hours away to Huntington and Charleston to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Bob Seger, and so many other concerts it would be impossible to list. So many days spent wrestling, playing cards, laughing, listening to music, talking of girls, getting stoned and dreaming of the future. We lost touch for a few decades before FB reunited us, but I can say with all certainty that our shared experiences kept our connection fully intact. We picked up right where we left off. We talked on the phone about the friends of bygone days. We laughed about our near death escapes on the snowy mountain roads of our youth. Icy roads to Pikeville which we traversed on the bald tires of cars that should not have been allowed on the dry pavement of summer! We recalled hoping we would not encounter a coal truck meeting us head on at the next curve. We laughed about how he so earnestly explained our need to be driving as far to the left of the middle line possible or as close to the edge of the cliff as possible depending on our next curve so each of our inevitable 360s would stay on the road and not spin off the cliff. (It actually worked too!) We argued over the phone whether we spun 4 or 7 different times that trip.
We laughed about going over Sandstone Falls in rafts, getting thrown off and being caught in the hydraulics of the spinning water beneath the falls wondering if we could fight through to resurface. Joe was a strong guy in those days... these words to a song by one of his favorite musicians remind me of the Joe that I knew.

"I was eighteen
Didn't have a care
Working for peanuts
Not a dime to spare
But I was lean and
Solid everywhere
Like a rock

My hands were steady
My eyes were clear and bright
My walk had purpose
My steps were quick and light
And I held firmly
To what I felt was right
Like a rock"

So many memories. So many crazy times. I miss Joe.

Condolence: My deepest condolences to Joe's family and Joe's card family. SGH has lost one of their best. We will miss you.

Condolence: My deepest sympathies to Joe's family on his passing. He was a great competitor in spades and life and will be greatly missed. I've known him since his _B2B_ days and how many times we played when I was an RTR.

Condolence: My words cannot express the sorrow I feel. I met Joe online playing spades last year. He was pretty much my regular partner.In memory I will find you wonderful to think about as a partner and friend. It will be hard without you asking me if I'm on my buckeye ish or fussing with me about how I play. My deepest love to your family I am so very sorry. I will miss you so much CardKing.