Joseph Brown Eddleman

1940 ∼ 2012

Joseph Brown Eddleman

Joseph Brown Eddleman

Joe Brown Eddleman, 72, of Pittsburg, Texas, died Friday, November 9, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Mr. Mike Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Wilkerson Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Orange.

Born in Orange on August 16, 1940, Joe was the son of Tom and Gladys Brown Eddleman. He graduated from Little Cypress High School and later graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor degree. Joe was a member of the Southwest Fertilizer Conference.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Duane Eddleman, Joe is survived by his wife, Gayle Rickard of Pittsburg; two children; two grandchildren; and step-son, Stephen Rickard. He is also survived by his sisters, Janye Rodgers, June Murff; and a very large extended family who loved him very much.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Cowboys Who Care Ministry, P.O. Box 99, Douglas, Texas 75943-0099.

Condolences

Anonymous November 28, 2012
Joe was my grandpa Buddys Tom Tiefel best friend and a true part of our family. I'm truly saddened but I will always carry with me the life lessons he taught me. I wouldn't be the person I am today without my Buddy and Joe. Thank you both for teaching me ##imported-begin##Charity Cox##imported-end##
Anonymous November 20, 2012
Joe Brown was my grandpa's Buddy, Tom Tiefel best friend, as well as a friend to our whole family. He was such a joy to be around! Joe was a cowboy at heart.I know you are having a good ole time up in heaven now with Buddy. I love you Joe! Hope there is s##imported-begin##Chloe Cox##imported-end##
Anonymous November 15, 2012
Gayle and Family, Joe was a great man - interesting, fun, generous and we loved serving him at the Marriott!! I can't tell you how much we will miss him - we have years of memories and great stories that will live on - AND a few great recipes - best fr##imported-begin##Julia Turcotte##imported-end##
Anonymous November 15, 2012
I have been truly blessed to know Joe for more than 20 years. I smile now just thinking about Joe and Tom Tiefel sitting around the table telling their hilarious stories about their fun and sometimes wild adventures. I know they're keeping Heaven entert##imported-begin##Tom Butler##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
Joe will be missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gayle and the family today and in the days ahead.##imported-begin##Judy and Greg Sawyer##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
Joe was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to Gayle and his family.##imported-begin##Malachi & Tabitha Mowel##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
It was a pleasure knowing Joe. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Gayle and his family during this time of grief.##imported-begin##Brad Thomas##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
Joe will be greatly missed and I am very thankful for the time I was able to know Joe! My prayers go out to Gayle and his family!##imported-begin##Maria Vickers##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
Joe will be greatly missed. We all loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ms. Gayle and the family.##imported-begin##Victoria & Jeff Janway##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
Joe was family to all of us at Guaranty Bond Bank. We will miss him so much. Joe would do anything for you if you said you needed something. He was one of a kind. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Joe. I think he would be very upset ##imported-begin##Kathy Cummings##imported-end##
Anonymous November 14, 2012
My condolences to Gayle and all of his family. Joe will be remembered as a very kind and caring person and he will be missed very much by his friends at Guaranty Bond Bank.##imported-begin##Sandra Knight##imported-end##
Anonymous November 13, 2012
Dear Gayle and Family, what a wonderful person God created when he breathed life into Joe. We have enjoyed many family gatherings with your family. God Bless and kept keep you close. Jimmy and Mary Henry##imported-begin##Jimmy & Mary Henry ##imported-end##
Anonymous November 13, 2012
My family and I send our most sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Eddleman. We were blessed to meet him and we appreciated his genuine concern for others. We are keeping his family in our prayers as they go through this difficult time.##imported-begin##Jonathan Hill##imported-end##
Anonymous November 13, 2012
Joe will be missed in the Fertilizer Industry especially for his work for the Southwestern Fertilizer Conference.We send our deepest condolences##imported-begin##Martin & Mary Margaret Vick##imported-end##
Anonymous November 13, 2012
From everyone at BASF, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Joe was deeply loved and endured by everyone who knew him and he will be truly missed.##imported-begin##Jason Kennedy##imported-end##
Anonymous November 13, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Joe was a good man and he will be missed.##imported-begin##Kris Brown Peet##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Mrs. Gail, Mr. Joe was a great friend of mine. He was just a great person. There were a lot of times that I asked his advice and took his advice on more things than just fertilizer. I will truly miss him. My prayers are with you and the family. ##imported-begin##Tony Frizzell##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Our condolences to the family and friends of Joe. A friend to so many around the state that ever came in contact with Joe and especially his great cooking. Joe will be truly missed my many.##imported-begin##Pat Pryor##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
My sincere condolences to Joe Brown's family. I pray God gives each one you comfort & peace. He will be missed by all his classmates, class of 1958.##imported-begin##Helen Lee Pierce##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
I met many people while working at the Marriott but none impacted me more than Joe. The world will not be the same without him. My prayers go out to Gayle and the rest of the family. God bless you.##imported-begin##Melissa Gonzales##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Gayle, Joe will be deeply missed by my whole family and our neighborhood. He was wonderful neighbor and friend. I can not remember a time when seeing Joe at the grocery store, doctors office or just in our back yards that he did not have a smile on h##imported-begin##Candace Reese##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Todd and Trena Quinn##imported-begin##Todd Quinn##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Joe was a precious man!! We enjoyed him so much as a patient in our office. He will be dearly missed. May God wrap his arms around all of you during this hard time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs.Gayle and family. Love and Prayers, Dr. ##imported-begin##Camp County Chiropractic##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Joe was a GREAT Guy and friend. I really enjoyed getting to know him through our yearly fishing trips. He could also cook some of the best steaks I ever ate, or anything else for that matter. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the entire##imported-begin##ET Thomas##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Ms. Rickard and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joe was such a sweet man and will be truly missed. I will miss him and his good home cooking that he shared with the Bank!##imported-begin##Mandi Sawyer##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Joe was such a dear friend who did so much for many. His generosity, friendship and of course his cooking was known and loved by many. Our condolences and prayers to all the family.##imported-begin##Donnie & Tammy Patterson##imported-end##
Anonymous November 12, 2012
Gayle and Family, You know that we loved Joe so much and will miss him greatly. He was one of a kind and a very special individual. Our prayers are with you and family as you go through this difficult time. See you Tuesday. Linda & Jimmy Monts##imported-begin##Linda Monts##imported-end##
Anonymous November 11, 2012
We lost a good man. Our sincerest sympathy to the entire family. Joe will be missed!##imported-begin##Mr/Mrs D.LavoidHolloway##imported-end##
Anonymous November 11, 2012
Hope to see you in the round up in Heaven Joe Brown.Will miss your laughter and funny remarks at reunions. My prayer for your family is for God to wrap His arms around them and bring comfort. Replace saddness with laughter remembering the funny times and##imported-begin##Marilyn T. Smith##imported-end##