"i played basketball against joe he was all state and great i played for evergreen park just found out about joe he was nice in high school to us sorry joe tom class 1983"
– tom mckeating,
Jun 09, 2021
"Joe- I knew him
I rode the bus with him
I laughed with him
I watched his basketball and loved his laugh
He will always be remembered fondly
What a positive force
Prayers"
– Lisa maylath kempf,
Dec 28, 2020
"He was my chiildhood friend and a good person. We play basketball and hung out together i remember going over to his house talking to MR. MUDDY WATERS about music and life his family and my family were one of the first to people of color to own a home the Hargrove's in Westmont. I remember when the rolling stones came to his house . He was always joe never to busy to take my call or never to big to be kind Rip my friend"
– Dr. Loranza Meadows, friend,
Phenix City, AL, Dec 23, 2020
"Loved to come see you play. You were always so friendly. I know you and your Dad are jamming in heaven."
– Judy Harrigan,
Dec 17, 2020
"I was called to South Elementary school office when I was 9 to meet Joe and show him around. We became and stayed friends,swam in each other's pool's, played, laughed, lost touch after high school. He was a great boy and I'm sure he was a great man."
– Cricket Kristie Schmidt, Friend,
Dec 17, 2020
"Joe and I grew up in the same neighborhood in Westmont. We went on to be close friends and B-Ball teammates for several years. He was a good person with a wonderful smile. We spent many days together swimming in his pool and on the B-ball court. May God rest his soul. He will be sorely missed."