This picture was made not long ago for Joe
by Dennis Stiffler,
Bremerton, Washington.
We can only hope that Joe got the chance to see it.
*Tribute to Joe Wallace*
Joe went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2007 at 3am.
Say...did you hear.....
Oh say did you hear how the angels sang
As all the bells in heaven rang
As the Lord Of Hosts stood up to say
"Another angel flew home today
Earth took the loss and heaven the gain
Here will be joy. No sorrow. No pain."
So say did you hear how the angels sang
As all the bells in heaven rang
© Vickey Stamps
Oh say did you hear how the angels sang
As all the bells in heaven rang
As the Lord Of Hosts stood up to say
"Another angel flew home today
Earth took the loss and heaven the gain
Here will be joy. No sorrow. No pain."
So say did you hear how the angels sang
As all the bells in heaven rang
© Vickey Stamps
Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Wallace, who died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Decatur General Hospital, was born March 8, 1951, in Morgan County to James Lloyd Wallace and Janie Wallace. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Hartselle. Survivors include one son, Chip Wallace of Harvest; one daughter, Christy Heaps of Brookwood; his mother, Janie Wallace of Hartselle; two brothers, Johnie Wallace of Decatur and James Lloyd Wallace Jr. of Tuscaloosa; two sisters, Janet Woods of Falkville and Joyce Kirkpatrick of Hartselle; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be John Blackwood, Jeremy Blackwood, Dale Maples, Tony Heaps, Jim Wallace and Chip Wallace.
Were it not for HE, where would we be?
Were it not for HIS plan, this life would be sooo bland!
Were it not for Jesus, there would be nothing here to please us.
Hallelujah we are going home,
we'll leave behind this old flesh and bone
Amen!
Written by:
Joe Robert Wallace
May 11, 2006
What Some of His Friends had to Say
Joe wasn't just one of my bestest friends, but he was my big brother as well. You see, he adopted me about 7 years ago. He also adopted my entire family. ;-) My heart aches at the mere thought of never hearing his voice again on the phone. Nor talking on messenger. Nor reading his emails. I already miss him so very much. :-(
Joe Wallace was a living testimony of how a true servant of Jesus Christ should live their life. He never became angry or bitter after his car wreck. And over the last few years, he had touched thousands of lives through his testimony which circulated the www.
He also touched the lives of all who knew him. He spent hours a day in prayer and Bibe study. He hardly ever missed church on Sunday. If he saw a need... he met it! Joe Wallace had a HUGE heart.
It amazed me how he found time for ALL of his online friends! He listened to everyones troubles, gave them God's Word, encouraged them, and prayed for them.
Our loss is Heavens gain. Joe Robert Wallace is treading streets of gold right now! He is walking....running.....and singing praises to the KING! Hallelujah!!!!! And I'm looking forwarding to joining him one day soon! And when I get up there, I'm sure he'll give me a wink and a big smile and say, "hey there Lil sister!"
"Ti amo big brother. XOXO"
Joni
I just met this man in the past 2 months - and read his testimony and his love of God. Please pass on our deepest sympathies to his family.
Guess we all have experienced the joy and laughter and caring of emails friends, and also felt the hurt when some have passed on. In 2005 I wrote a poem for dear friend of mine who went to be with God - but it is written for all EMAIL friends who pass on. If you care to - The Passing Of An "Email" Friend-
Barb
I met Joe few years ago on line. He was definately an influence on many people. And a good friend!!!
Goodbye Little Buddy.. Gone but never forgotton... The family is in my prayers..
Rebel (Bob) in Michigan..
Hi All
Here is a Photo of Joe Wallace (above) my web friend for a long time now as you all know he is with Jesus "In a Better Place " with no pain. He will be missed by me and many.
My Prayers will rise with Sage on the wind for his Journey and for his Family.
With Love ~~~~~> Jeanne <<<<>>>> Butterfly Dancer
Joe Wallace who I have requested prayer for many times finally gets to walk again. While I can't be more happy for him. I will also miss him too.. Please pray for his family.. Joe was one in a million.. This comes as a terrible shock to me.. I have talked with Joe over the phone and he is just an awesome man.. I worked with a quadriplegic a few years ago and that man could have learned a lot about life from Joe.. I wish I had known Joe then.. He was an inspiration to many.
Joe could always be counted on when you were down, he was there to send you roses and pick you up with a cyber hug.. I will gladly accept that hug when I see you in heaven Joe.
My prayers are going out for all your family and friends.
Love and Prayers
GOD Bless
Sonya
GOD at Our Side
A page in memory of Joe
OH I AM SO SO SORRY ABOUT JOE..BUT HE WAS READY FROM WHAT I READ FROM HIM BEFORE...WE NEVER KNOW..GOD BLESS WHO EVER IS THERE TO GRIEVE FOR HIM..
LOVE AND PRAYERS
SANDI
Dear Family & Friends,
Joe and I, have been here for each other, in the good times, and the times of trial, grief, and sorrow. We laughed, we cried, we danced, we gave praise to The Lord for all, at all times. Joe and I were, "HUGBUDS", and I will MISS him dearly, but I know, he's home now, and dancing with Jesus.
You're finally, in the Ever Loving Arms of Jesus "HugBud", and your loving kindness will live on in my heart forever.
Today, I choose to REJOICE in Joe's VICTORY, over pain, death, and the grave! THANK YOU JESUS!!
My Condolences, and Blessings, go out to Joe's Family, and to all, who call him Friend...
< JoyfulNoise10@webtv.net >
Love,
~ Joy ~
Joe's car
MY PAGE 4 JOE WALLACE
The Waltz of Angels
I only talked to Joe one time, in an email he sent to me. I know he is a man who loved Jesus because you could tell by things he wrote and sent to me.
I am so touched by this email and when I heard him singing, tears filled my eyes. I know he is in Heaven with his sweet Jesus and is in no more pain.
God be with his family and help them through this hard time.
Love,
Joan
"JOE" will be truly Missed but never Forgotten !!!! As he is in my heart for ever !!!
Emoonbeam6623@aol.com
I cry for Joe. I know he was beyond ready to be with his Lord. I will miss him so much but will always be so glad he is no longer in pain and can walk and run with his brothers and sisters in heaven.
Vickey Stamps
I am sorry to learn of his passing. I do know if ever a soul were welcomed into heaven, it would be Joe. I admired him and respected him so much.
Joe and I had been Internet friends for about 7 years now ... we never wrote at great length, but kept in touch enough to show our support and love for one another. I always valued his comments and encouragement when he always replied whenever I sent out a new page. I also enjoyed his sense of humor, as from time to time, we would even tease each other a bit. As a member of Joe's Internet family, I personally will miss him very, very much.
My sympathy and condolences to his family.
With love,
Ginny Ellis
My friend Joe, what can I say about him? I have known him for so long online, he felt like a "Dad" to me. There was none finer than Joe and his walk with God, and he showed that in everything he did.
When I met Joe, he was a prayer warrior with me, and one day, when I asked him to pray for me because my life stunk (LoL) he wrote me back saying "You got it, Girlie" (and a few other things) and I have had the name 'Girlie" from Joe since then, and I am truly blessed to be called Girlie from him, because since Joe I have grown from that stage with my walk with God, and I owe that ALL to JOE.
I will miss you Joe, and as painful as it is to not ever get an email from him again on Earth, I know he is sending me "Emails from Heaven", and I'm so blessed for that.
God bless Joe and his family at this time...I hope his homepage stays online forever.
Raine
ME AND JOE AND BEEN ONLINE FRIENDS A FEW YEARS.....I CAN'T BELIEVE HE IS GONE...HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY..IT HURTS BUT I KNOW HES NO LONGER SUFFERING......GOD BLESS YOU ALL...CATHY & BRAVEWARRIOR45
I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT JOE, BUT NOW HE IS WALKING WITH THE LORD. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. HE WILL BE OUR ANGEL NOW.
MANY BLESSINGS
GBU JANE
Joe and his grandkids,
New Year's Eve 2006
My God, Joe has been a great email friend for a very long time. I just recently told him in an email that I do not know what I would do if he and I ever lost touch...
When I read the mail today saying that Joe is walking with the Lord, I was shocked and so sad. I needed time to let it sink in. I have never met Joe but I have lost one of my most precious & dearest friends. I hope that Joe was able to tell from my emails how highly I though of him. He was such a great guy for so many reasons. I cannot help but cry today, I lost a very sweet and dear friend. I know that he is walkng with the Lord....He must be so proud of himself.
I do miss him and I wish that I had one more opportunity to tell him how much I really cared about him.
I made this webpage for our friend Joe...I
just felt he deserved it. Please check it out....
Joe will live in my heart forever...
I love you Joe......I think that you knew that...Thank you for being the goodfriend that you have been..................... Nancy
Memories of a Friend
I was so touched after I went to Joe's website and all his photos and looked at each photo....I then wrote to Joe and told him I'd like to be on his email list. You see I am a disabled veteran in a wheelchair and understand somewhat what Joe was going through. I composed a picture for Joe with Luke and Jesus face in the background and sent it to Joe. I did not hear back from Joe as obviously he was ill.
It's with tears that I write this....tears of happiness for Joe,
Dennis Stiffler,
Bremerton, Washington.
Dear Family and Friends of Joe Wallace,
You realize that you had a gem in Joe. Joe found his place in this world and realized what his mission was and used his disability to encourage others. He wanted so much for others to know the love of Jesus in spite of what our physical bodies would suffer. I only recently knew of Joe through emails I received mainly from poetess, Vickey Stamps. I am a disabled veteran in a wheel chair and can understand some of what Joe went through. I recently wrote to Joe and asked if I could be included in his email list of friends and looked forward to sharing thoughts and inspiration with Joe, but before we could make a connection, Joe graduated to Heaven. I was so saddened to hear the news but my tears turned to tears of joy as I thanked the Lord out loud for taking Joe to be with Him at his time and place. I had made up a picture for Joe with Joe holding young Luke in his arms with Jesus looking on, and in some way I feel that the picture I made up a few days before Joe's passing portrayed the Lord already calling for Joe and little did I know that it would be soon. Would you please post the picture where others can share the warmth of Joe with Luke? I'm sure the Lord was smiling. May God bless you all.
Dennis Stiffler from Bremerton, Washington.
Joe will be DEEPLY missed his Beautiful self and Lovely Emails I will treasure the time I had with him always in my heart ! Sending my Deepest Sympathy to his Loving Family and Friends
(((((((Love always till we meet again ))))))) Mj
SAD!! BUT GLAD 4 HIM.... PTL.. GBU JUDY:)
I will be praying for Mr. Wallace's family.
It is so hard to give up the ones you love but God has a happy home for them to go to.
This is how I got through all my loved ones being gone to heaven.
God bless you all.
Sandra Shirley
hellooooooo
i met joe in 99-
we'll miss him very much and his ministry here on the net especialy to the broken hearted-
God bless his family ((Joe))
RIP ~~ JOE
ADIEU ~ See you in heaven ~ dear friend-
i did some pages for Joe - this one Joe typed out word for word - and sent the poem to me b4 there was cut and paste-
Joe Wallace and another is Grandpa
a page with his first grand daughter-Katie-
Pat
I HAVE KNOWN JOE A FEW YEARS AND WILL MISS HIM ALOT..I WAS ALWAYS HAPPY TO RECIEVE EMAILS FROM HIM..YOU NEEDED A FRIEND TO TALK TO HE WAS THERE..GOD BLESS YOU JOE..{{{{ANGEL~HUGS}}}}..CATHY & BRAVE
Joe answered my Happy New Year email I sent out to several the first of the year. I asked him to come in my group and post his testimony. He came in and said hello to us! I felt a special Holy Spirit connection with this dear person. I only wish I would of written him more than I did. I feel a sense of "loss" knowing He is gone to be with our Lord Jesus.
Having lost a daughter recently to cancer, I want to share in his family's sorrow at this time and assure them that Joe would not want to come back if he could. And the love of Jesus through The Holy Spirit will sustain you through these trying times, as He did me.
In His Love
Louise White
"SEE YOU AT THE MANSION, JOE!"
JOE TOLD ME A FEW TIMES THAT HE WAS READY TO GO HOME. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. WE SENT THINGS TO EACH OTHER THAT I KNOW WERE HIS FAVORITE'S. I LOVED HIS MAIL, AND JOE AS WELL WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND TO ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED. NOW HE IS AT PEACE WITH OUR LORD AND HIS ANGELS.
LOVE
MARLENE
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Joe.
I am going to miss him as I am sure you will too. The fact that you mentioned that Joe was home with JESUS is pertinent. Joe IS with our LORD and I am sure it is a much better place that any of us could know. I will truly miss him . CC
It was with heavy heart and tear-filled eyes that I received Janet's news of my friend Joe's passing this morning. Though we will all miss our dear friend, I know that he is in a much better place now. Joe is finally free from the years of pain and suffering that he endured. For that knowledge I am truly grateful, I'll miss you, Joe! Keep the light on, my friend!! We'll all join you again someday.
My sincere condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to all Joe's family and friends.
Joe's friend,
Dusty Boisvert
Whitman, Massachusetts
Joe was my "big brother" in Jesus. He was always sending me flowers or something that the Lord layed on his heart to send -- an encourager, a faith warrior, and a true believer in all that God had for His people. My heart is sad because he isn't here with us anymore, but I know he wanted to be with his Lord and kept telling me how much he wanted to go home. He's now not only walking, but he's walking and dancing on streets of gold and singing in glory with the angels. I pray for comfort for his family and strength to endure the loss here -- I also hope that by the many words that the family sees of all the good that Joe brought to others and left here on earth, that they will understand why God needed and wanted him home so much! We will see him one day again and he will show us around as I'm very sure that he will still be praising our Lord when we get there!
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Joe was the most kind and gentle person I have ever been blessed to meet, and just knowing Joe was a true blessing to us all.. we shared so much also and as deep as the pain of losing him is. I just know that God has made him whole and I do beleive he is dancing with the lord. and i know he is rejoycing that he is finally with our lord.. I think he made it through the horrible accident years ago because God had plans for Joe to be our earth angel to inspire every one he met in this world. he was always there to share his love of God and give us faith. I lost my husband and soul mate this past June and joe was such a comfort to me helping me to understand how God had a master plan for all of us, there was a time during my deep grief that I almost turned away from God in anger for taking my husband and Joe pulled me back and renewed my faith in God explaing to me that it was a blessing to know that my husband was in a much better place and free of pain and in God's arms now. which pulled me back and renewed my faith completly. Joe was an inspiration to all who knew him and the lives he so lovingly touched, he left his heart prints to us all. I will miss him so much but I am happy to know that Joe no longer needs hs chair because he is dancing with the lord and i will never forget Joe's song it will be in my heart for ever till we meet again... prayers and love to Joe's family.
in peace and sorrow
Kathleen
I will miss Joe so very much. He has made such a great impact on so many lives, mine included. He was such a sweet man, so kind hearted and such a wonderful testimony of the Lord's love and faithfulness. I know he is with Jesus now and I now have another reason to look forward to Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone who knew and loved him as I did.
Nicole
God bless each of Joe's family. He now knows how many lives he touched while here on earth. He will be missed by so many, and it gives me great comfort to know that he is now running free in the presence of our Savior. Words really just escape me in the face of this grief, but I know Joe would want us to be happy for his victory over death, and is waiting for us with a smile, a hug, and a wonderful welcome. My prayers are with each member of your family, Joe, as I know you watch from above, and prayers also for the ones here on the net that are grieving his loss, it is a bittersweet loss, for we will see him again someday, at Heaven's gate.
God bless you always,
Denise
Gurley, Alabama
What a sweet loving spirit Joe had. He's now making music with old friends and family.
What a celebration!!!
He loved my jokes and he'll still be laughing in heaven.
Ann Forrest
Hello My name is Dave and my wife's name is Sandy Joe and I are longtime friends from my webtv days to the present Joe was a very God loving man as I try to be too Joe loved my site Heavensdoor and I made a webpage for him
Why Me Lord
I know Joe is now resting in the comfort of Jesus arms God bless you Joe until we meet again my friend
Dave and Sandy
will miss you terrible ,you were there for me so many years ,helping me through my pain; you were so wise and gentle and when i needed my face shaking you would do it joe, you are a beautiful person inside and out, the love you gave so freely was precious and God is so happy to see you and the freedom from pain and watch us now and being tickled ,I'm sad but also glad now you are happy and running every where making sure we are all ok. Hugs to you and your beautiful family I went to my photo album in yahoo, and such a sweet bunch of folks love to them all, and take care and be happy, you made us so very happy, happy home, till we met again, Carole from nebraska.
Hugs to You
Krystal
AS DID MANY OTHERS, I MET JOE ONLINE SEVERAL YEARS AGO QUITE BY ACCIDENT. HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ME, AND I TOLD HIM SO ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND I AM SO GLAD I DID. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ME SO MUCH, BUT HIS TESTIMONY WILL LIVE ON AND ON. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, AND THOUGH HIS PASSING LEAVES US SAD HERE, THERE IS GREAT REJOICING IN HEAVEN AS OUR FATHER GATHERS HIM HOME.
SINCERELY -
TERRIE MIHAN AKA TEALOW_1
It surely is with sadness that I write this. I wrote a poem for Joe today. This world will miss Joe. We don't meet many Joe's in a lifetime. I met him when you posted my very first poem on your site. Joe wrote me and encouraged me to do more. That was just the beginning. We emailed for a while and then "lost" each other for a while. We reconnected about 6 months ago.
God bless his family
Real Men Love Jesus
Mary Anne Ray
God's Little Whispers
Joe you will never be forgotten and as I see you in my heart's eye,you are walking the streets of purist gold,in no more pain and with a brand new "body" doing all the things it couldn't do since the accident. God used you my freind and through you, many were uplifted and encouraged and when my daughter was dying and intensive care,your prayers were gratefully received and when she recovered,you always sent encouraging messages to her.
I will see you again and that will be a great day.
You're not gone from our hearts and I know how loved you have always been and will always be.
Marilyn
My brother in Christ, was one of the best friends I have ever had, when I had problems, he would say, just let God have it, He understands, He will answer your prayers.
Joe and I became friends when my brother was dying of a brain tumor. Joe sent him a complete Bible for his cd player, my brother had already lost his eyesight, then Joe sent my brother a cross, made of nails and leather-----it was beautiful, my brother died cluching to this cross....he was buried with the cross. If only we would do half as much as Joe did, the sick would feel better.
Joe always sent hugs, so now brother rest in peace. With love
{{{{{{{{hugs Bootsie}}}}}}}}}
HOPE EVERYONE CAN GET THIS..IT SOUNDS LIKE JOE SPEAKING TO US ALL
It is Finished
KY_ HUMMINGBIRD
Hello I can't find the words to tell you how I feel. Joe was a very caring person. He was victorious! He touched many lives with his testimony, his smile, and ability to cope. I only knew Joe online for 3 or 4 years. He never complained or let me know when he was having a bad day. He was more than a conqueror here! Well Praise the Lord, Joe would want us too. I will miss him very much. He had a way of making a person feel special and loved.
He was my friend, my confidant and my prayer partner. I miss him, and have cried about his passing. It is a comfort to know he is safe and happy in heaven with our Lord.
Donna Kay Cravillion
Oshkosh, WI
I will truly miss Joe.
I knew him just by his e-mails we had been e-mail buddies for several years I felt like I had knew him all my life.
I know he was truly a man of God he always sent me christian pages and once In a while a hug Image,
I will surely miss Joe he Is gone but I will never forget him he was one of the nicest person I have ever met on line,
I know he's happy In heaven now .. the family are In my thoughts and prayers,
I LOVE YOU JOE .
Dollie
We're all missing you so much, Joe! But I know you are finally happy to be walking with the Lord and singing with His choir of angels. God bless you good buddy! Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me, and all your friends by the courage you have shown us while you were with us. You were a brave and courageous man, and a wonderful friend to all who knew you, Joe. Thank you for your friendship these past 5 years. I am honored to have known you and called you my friend. For that I will always be most grateful. Godspeed my friend..... keep the light on for us!!
Until we meet again at the Pearly Gates......
Your friend,
Dusty B.
Jeanne (Butterfly Dancer) wrote this poem especially for Joe awhile back. We agreed to collaborate on a memorial page for Joe together. I did the webpage design and imaging for the page. God bless you!
Dusty
(Little White Wolf)
&
Jeanne
(Butterfly Dancer)
My Special Friend
Remembering Joe with love and
gratitude for his friendship, his courage,
and the inspiration he was to us all.
Joe's friend,
Dusty
It took me time to write my feelings on paper after hearing of Joe no longer being with us here on earth. He touched my life in ways that I know he too touched so many others. He gave me inspiration, he gave me strength, he gave me hope in time when I thought all in my personal life would forever be black, he showed me kindness of christian love, he gave me..he gave me so much! I will miss you beyond word my good buddy..oh so much I will miss. You go rest now my friend, you rest well in that kingdom where there is no more pain. I'll not say goodby, I'll say, "you rest now til we meet again."
~Tricia
I am in such shock that I just can't put into words well enough how sorry my Family & I are to hear this sad, sad News. Joe was such a huge part of my Family's lives, He was always there for us!! We met online in 1996 when my husband & I first got our Webtv!! - (A couple of years later we got a PC)
Joe taught us all so much over the years!! Mostly tho, He taught us all so much more than we knew about the love of God!! We can only imagine how happy Joe is to finally be with our Father in Heaven!! - Walking & Talking in the beautiful Gardens with Jesus!! Running around like the "Child at heart he is" looking at this & that, wishing he could tell us all how wonderful it is there and praying fervently for all of us to change our ways & give up our lives to the Lord, so that one day ........ We will be there with him!!
Crying with sadness here (for all off us) in the loss of this Dear, Sweet, Loving, Blessed & Very Much Loved Man!! Praying fervently for all of Joe's Family & Friends, What a sad, sad day for all of us here left behind. What a wonderful day for Joe!!
Thank-you for sharing this, Even tho it is such terribly sad News. I always worry when I write or send things & they get returned as (Mailbox is full) - Especially when it was Joe!!
Hugs & Prayers Always . . .
Jo'Ann, Ron & Family
North Georgia - USA
I knew Joe Wallace since 2002 and he was a very dear friend to me. He help me through hard times with my granddaughter. And we always email each other. He is the one who got me to this beautiful page sword_sister for which I thank him for every day because of the great page being made and the prayers being said for my granddaughter. I sure am missing my best friend Joe, But I know he is the Lord and is painless and at peace now. I am saying prayers for hi family at this hard time in their life. God Bless you Joe and thank you for being such a good friend to me.
Faye Huff
Joe was a sweet man with a huge heart. He was such a blessing to my family in so many ways. He was always able to lift me up when I was down. I am truly going to miss him, but I know he is finally home with our Lord. I can't wait to join him there one day.
To his family... my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jaime
This Is a shock to me I just got the message tonight Joe was a very nice man I know he was a man of God I knew by the christian pages he sent me every now and then he would send a Hug Image, I will miss Joe but I know he Is In heaven now no more suffering. He will always live In my heart,
RIP Joe I love you,
~ Dollie
I'm not sure if I knew Joe or not. From his pages, it sounds like he was a great guy.
Paul
I am in such shock that I just can't put into words well enough how sorry my Family & I are to hear this sad, sad News. Joe was such a huge part of my Family's lives, He was always there for us!! We met online in 1996 when my husband & I first got our Webtv!! - (A couple of years later we got a PC)
Joe taught us all so much over the years!! Mostly tho, He taught us all so much more than we knew about the love of God!! We can only imagine how happy Joe is to finally be with our Father in Heaven!! - Walking & Talking in the beautiful Gardens with Jesus!! Running around like the "Child at heart he is" looking at this & that, wishing he could tell us all how wonderful it is there and praying fervently for all of us to change our ways & give up our lives to the Lord, so that one day ........ We will be there with him!!
Crying with sadness here (for all off us) in the loss of this Dear, Sweet, Loving, Blessed & Very Much Loved Man!! Praying fervently for all of Joe's Family & Friends, What a sad, sad day for all of us here left behind. What a wonderful day for Joe!!
Thank-you for sharing this, Even tho it is such terribly sad News. I always worry when I write or send things & they get returned as (Mailbox is full) - Especially when it was Joe!! Please share our Love, Hugs & Prayers with all of his Family. - Thank-You!! - Take Care & God Bless!!
Hugs & Prayers Always . . .
Jo'Ann, Ron & Family
North Georgia - USA
If ever there was a man made in God's image.
Who touched the souls of others
"Joe" Robert Wallace was that man
Who gave his love to all sisters and brothers.
It didn't matter the color of the skin
It didn't matter what faith each had,
He only reached out, to touch their soul.
All he cared about, was to make us happy when we were sad.
And he accepted each with grace,
and made us feel humbled and whole.
His soul has reached the heavens
But forever he shall be here in cyberspace
If only in our hearts and minds
Never to be forgotten nor misplaced.
We shall never forget, the man, who gave his all.
Who devoted every part of his being to family and friends.
From within the depths of his own heart.
And now God has called him home,
and from this world he did depart -
He can sing with the angels now,
He can silently watch over all, as angels do.
He can write poetry with the best of poets.
And help God paint the skies azure blue.
This is what he waited for.
Written Jan 17, 2007
Barbara L Carter
aka Bluejay12
Joe Wallace/In God's Image
JOE WALLACE
Not too long ago I got an email
From a man I didn't know;
His signature was quite plain,
Very simply it was, Joe...
Since I didn't know
Who this "Joe" is,
I asked him to remove
My name from his list...
He wrote back, and this is what he said:
"I sure can, sorry to see you go.
God bless you."
And he signed it simply, Joe...
I didn't know why but I started to cry;
Such a kind response!
Apparently he was
One special kind of guy...
I didn't take time
To write again, you see;
The loss is mine, but the joy is Joe's
For he's now with JESUS in Eternity...
A lesson learned hard;
It will stay with me all my days:
TAKE TIME FOR ANOTHER --
And give JESUS all the praise...
(by Sharon A. Maxwell, January 23, 2007)
JoysSong
GOOD MORNING. I AM MISSING OUR JOE, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? HE IS UP THERE IN HEAVEN WALKING WITH MY SISTER, SHE HAD BEEN IN A WHEELCHAIR TOO, PARALYZED FROM A CEREBRAL HEMORAGE FROM A MASSIVE STROKE. SHE HAD OVERCOME BEING LIKE A VEGETABLE, AND GOING ON TO DO THINGS THAT HER INDEPENDANT SELF COULD DO. ONCE SHE LEARNED SHE COULD DO SOMETHING FOR HERSELF, ONE DIDNT ATTEMPT TO HELP HER CAUSE SHE WAS STUBBORN THAT WAY. OH BUT WHAT A JOY SHE WAS, JUST LIKE JOE. SHE WAS ALOT LIKE JOE, NEVER COMPLAINED AND ALWAYS HAPPY. SHE WAS FOREVER DOING THINGS AND MAKING UP REASONS FOR THE FAMILY TO GET TOGETHER. THE MORE SHE COULD INVITE THE BETTER. SHE LOVED HAVING GATHERINGS. OH, YES, MISSING THESE TWO WILL BE GREAT, BUT AFTER SEEING BRENDA, GO FROM BEING SO ACTIVE TO HAVING TO BE IN A WHEELCHAIR, WELL, I THINK SOMEWHERE IN MY SOUL, AND IN MY HEART, I AM SO GLAD SHE DONT NEED THAT WHEELCHAIR ANYMORE, AND THAT SHE DOESNT HAVE TO WAIR THAT BRACE ON HER FOOT ANYMORE. SHE CAN LAUGH AND TALK AND YES, OH YES, SHE CAN RUN RACES WITH JOE NOW. I THINK THAT IN TIME, IF THE FAMILY CAN INVISION JOE, THIS WAY, LAUGHING AND TALKING AND RUNNING WITH THOSE THAT HE LOVED AND HAD PASSED ON BEFORE HIM, AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND MOST OF ALL, SEEING THE BLESSED FACE OF JESUS, WHO WAS THE LIGHT OF HIS LIFE, WELL, THERE THEY WILL FIND THE COMFORT, AND THE PEACE, THAT JOE WOULD WANT THEM TO FEEL.
I KNOW THAT IN TIME, AND FOR THIS PERIOND OF GRIEVING, THAT GOD IS BLESSING THEM WITH HIS PEACE, AND IS WRAPPING HIS LOVING AND COMFORTING SPIRIT AROUND ALL THE WERE SO CLOSE TO JOE. FAMILY AND FRIENDS, LET THOSE TEARS OF REMEMBRANCE FLOW, FOR THESE ARE TEARS THAT HELP US TO HEAL, AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, REMEMBER THE BUTTERFLY, THE CATAPILLER, THEN THE BUTTERFLY. YES, DEAR ONE, OUR LOVED ONES HAVE EMERGED INTO NEW BODYS OF FREEDOM, AND THEY ARE BEING WELL TOOK CARE OF. FOR THEY ARE WITH JESUS. OH WHAT A MAGNIFICENT THOUGHT. TO KNOW THEY WALK ARM IN ARM WITH OUR SAVIOR, PRAISE THE NAME OF JESUS. THIS IS THE BEST WE COULD EVER PRAY FOR FOR OUR LOVED ONES. YES, TO BE WITH JESUS, AND THEY ARE.
IN HIS SERVICE-
JESUS IS LORD.!
megacat@webtv.net
The night I met Joe, I thought he was such an awesome man, I forwarded one of his emails and his website to my sister. Lourie and Joe got to sharing emails too.
I didn't get the chance to tell her that Joe had passed away because she had slipped into a very peaceful sleep and never woke again. Lourie passed away 2 days after Joe.
I pray her and Joe have met in heaven and are walking the streets of gold together.
GOD Bless One and All
Sonya
What Some of His Family had to Say
I want to thank each and every one of you for your love and prayers. Joe just looked so peaceful!! I know he is STANDING beside GOD in heaven!! He sat for almost 24 years (April 22) and I don't think he is sitting down.
With all our love to you!
Janet
This is so beautiful. My Uncle Joe would have loved it!! I have told my grandmother so many times these past couple of weeks what great friends Uncle Joe had online. Ya'll are real blessings & thank you again for making such a wonderful page. Be Blessed. Michelle Maples
That is so sweet and thoughtful. I'd like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and kind words about dad. I tried to read some of the tributes, but just couldn't get through many. I've saved the site to my favorite places and will try again in another week or so. My 4 year old son said that he thinks Granddaddy is running in races since he doesn't need his chair anymore and I totally agree! No walking for Dad....just running! Please pass along my thanks to all.
Love,
Christy
Joe's Testimony
Joe's Place
Joe's Funeral Photos
I was asked to put my email address on this page
so other friends of Joe's could contact me with comments about Joe,
especially his friends at Gold Token.
Email me
GOD Bless
Sonya and Lourie