Joe called me yesterday and asked to me post about what is going on.
If you haven't heard, he has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.
Talk about a rock. Guy survives his heart attack, then loses his wife, and now this? It's incredible to me how strong he is...I mean, can you imagine?
They have given him a pain blocker that he says is working well, though he has trouble eating. He had a port installed for chemo.
He is in incredibly good spirits, even though he admitted to me he's tired, he wants to finish the race shining the Light of the Lord to others. He's at peace and I'm proud of how he has handled ALL of this with so much grace.
Please pray for mercy if you would be so kind. He didn't ask me to start this thread so people could feel sorry for him, he asked me because he wanted you all to know that the headstone finally was set in place, he just wasn't up to doing it ( in hospital today), and I don't blame him.
I'd like to thank everyone who donated to this cause. Joe is a special guy a and all those bashes made more than good times, they made lifelong friends. I'll forever be grateful to have known him & Kathy.
Be good to those you love.
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MOD EDIT: Here's a little more detail on Joe's new work:
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
God granted me seeing my 60th birthday yesterday and hopefully I'll have the opportunity to see some of you yet.
I also want to tell a little more about our new ministry and will do so.
Originally Posted by cmh6476:
On March 12, 2023, Joey (Jammin’ Joe) Dale Tracy of Saint Joseph, MO passed away at the age of 60 in his home, surrounded by family.
Joe was born on December 26, 1962, in St. Joseph, MO to Larry and Sondra (Clark) Tracy. He graduated from Benton High School in 1981. On November 29, 1985, while working together at the Thrifty Nickel, he married Kathy Beth Russell. Joe and Kathy went on to own and operate the St. Joseph AD-Venture direct mail publication for 26 years and Pyro Joe’s Fireworks for 12 years.
Joe rededicated his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in 2019. He and Kathy had daily prayer and bible study together.
Joe was passionate about many things in life – Jesus Christ, Music, Football, Fireworks, and good food. Many knew him as “Jammin’ Joe,” “NZoner” from ChiefsPlanet.com, or “Pyro Joe.”
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Sondra, and wife, Kathy. He is survived by his father Larry, stepmother Patty, brother Kevin (Theresa), nephews Brad and Ian, nieces Shannon and Alyssa, several cousins, and two fur-babies Oscar & Sadie.
Farewell Services & Public Livestream will be held on Thursday, March 16th at 1:00 pm at the Grace Calvary Chapel – 5103 S. 50th St., St. Joseph, MO. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, Joe requests donations to his recently established foundation L.O.S.S. (Loss of Spouse Sanctuary). The sanctuary will assist other widows and widowers along their grief journey. More information about L.O.S.S. can be found at LossOfSpouse.org. Donations may be made via the website. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Visitation is on Wednesday evening at 6, funeral Thursday at 1. Will be posted on Facebook shortly. Not much time for those of us far away. Hope all that are closer can attend. [Reply]
On March 12, 2023, Joey (Jammin’ Joe) Dale Tracy of Saint Joseph, MO passed away at the age of 60 in his home, surrounded by family.
Joe was born on December 26, 1962, in St. Joseph, MO to Larry and Sondra (Clark) Tracy. He graduated from Benton High School in 1981. On November 29, 1985, while working together at the Thrifty Nickel, he married Kathy Beth Russell. Joe and Kathy went on to own and operate the St. Joseph AD-Venture direct mail publication for 26 years and Pyro Joe’s Fireworks for 12 years.
Joe rededicated his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in 2019. He and Kathy had daily prayer and bible study together.
Joe was passionate about many things in life – Jesus Christ, Music, Football, Fireworks, and good food. Many knew him as “Jammin’ Joe,” “NZoner” from ChiefsPlanet.com, or “Pyro Joe.”
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Sondra, and wife, Kathy. He is survived by his father Larry, stepmother Patty, brother Kevin (Theresa), nephews Brad and Ian, nieces Shannon and Alyssa, several cousins, and two fur-babies Oscar & Sadie.
Farewell Services & Public Livestream will be held on Thursday, March 16th at 1:00 pm at the Grace Calvary Chapel – 5103 S. 50th St., St. Joseph, MO. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, Joe requests donations to his recently established foundation L.O.S.S. (Loss of Spouse Sanctuary). The sanctuary will assist other widows and widowers along their grief journey. More information about L.O.S.S. can be found at LossOfSpouse.org. Donations may be made via the website. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Originally Posted by Katie:
Visitation is on Wednesday evening at 6, funeral Thursday at 1. Will be posted on Facebook shortly. Not much time for those of us far away. Hope all that are closer can attend.
The visitation is a maybe for me at this point, but I’ll for sure make the funeral. [Reply]
As I recall, he enjoyed ZZ Top. Thought this was suitable:
My condolences to everyone who knew him. He seemed like a very generous and gregarious guy.
I would have loved to go to a CP bash, but you other assholes ruined it with the whole Buck "hat burning incident". I imagine the below picture is evidence:
My favorite memory with Joe didn't involve a bash. I had two tickets for the 2007 KU/MU game at Arrowhead. The wife didn't really want to go, and neither did my uncle, who didn't give a crap about Missouri or Kansas football. So I called Joe and asked him if he wanted to go. An avid Mizzou fan, he immediately said yes. We had a great time, and it really felt good to give something back to a guy who had done so much for so many others.
I had a collage made of various items from the game (the Star flyer that was handed out in the parking lot afterward, the Daniel SI cover, my ticket, and a photo of Joe and I taken immediately after it ended) which hangs on the wall of my den over my computer. I'm looking up at it as I write this. Joe is smiling down at me. I like it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
My favorite memory with Joe didn't involve a bash. I had two tickets for the 2007 KU/MU game at Arrowhead. The wife didn't really want to go, and neither did my uncle, who didn't give a crap about Missouri or Kansas football. So I called Joe and asked him if he wanted to go. An avid Mizzou fan, he immediately said yes. We had a great time, and it really felt good to give something back to a guy who had done so much for so many others.
I had a collage made of various items from the game (the Star flyer that was handed out in the parking lot afterward, the Daniel SI cover, my ticket, and a photo of Joe and I taken immediately after it ended) which hangs on the wall of my den over my computer. I'm looking up at it as I write this. Joe is smiling down at me. I like it.
I had so much fun bantering over the years with Joe over the Royals and Mizzou. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
My favorite memory with Joe didn't involve a bash. I had two tickets for the 2007 KU/MU game at Arrowhead. The wife didn't really want to go, and neither did my uncle, who didn't give a crap about Missouri or Kansas football. So I called Joe and asked him if he wanted to go. An avid Mizzou fan, he immediately said yes. We had a great time, and it really felt good to give something back to a guy who had done so much for so many others.
I had a collage made of various items from the game (the Star flyer that was handed out in the parking lot afterward, the Daniel SI cover, my ticket, and a photo of Joe and I taken immediately after it ended) which hangs on the wall of my den over my computer. I'm looking up at it as I write this. Joe is smiling down at me. I like it.
My heart hurts that Joe is gone, but was extremely blessed to have shared a friendship with him for many years. Sadly, he and I had a mutual experience with our spouses and he had come to me heartbroken and shattered by what had happened with Kathy. He was hesitant to get involved with our movement to seek justice, but rather put his energy towards his organization, L.O.S.S. In my heart, I know that Kathy was looking after him and helping to guide him in helping others. My thoughts, love, and prayers for peace for all who were blessed to have known him. RIP and dance in the heavens with the love of your life, Joe. [Reply]
It can't be overstated how great of a person you must be to welcome 30+ internet degenerates to your place multiple times over the years. The effort and coordination, welcoming anyone who stopped by and spent a night, and an amazing wife who was just as welcoming and also put up with us.
He's a legend and pillar of this community, and I hope he truly knew how big of an impact his contributions had here and how appreciative we are to be part of his legacy.
Joe St. Joe, Nzoner, Friend. Thank you for everything. All the laughs, the hospitably, the banter. You are so loved and you will be so missed. Rest easy. [Reply]
As I recall, he enjoyed ZZ Top. Thought this was suitable:
My condolences to everyone who knew him. He seemed like a very generous and gregarious guy.
I would have loved to go to a CP bash, but you other assholes ruined it with the whole Buck "hat burning incident". I imagine the below picture is evidence:
I'm pretty sure that picture was from the Larry Johnson jersey burning fire. It may have been the same night that Buck's hat got burned. [Reply]