“There is a sacredness in tears. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of unspeakable love.”
Staffordshire County Crown Green Bowler.
Peacefully at rest on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Joe aged 92 years of Fegg Hayes.
The dearly loved and treasured brother of Mavis, Keith and the late Sammy, Brenda, Irene, Bernard, Norman, Jean, Doreen and Dot, a much loved and cherished brother in law and uncle also a very dear and respected friend of Kirsty, Heather, Alfie, Mick and Sue. Joe will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 2.40pm. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Flowers or if preferred donations in memory of Joe to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Messages of condolence may be left below.
Date Passed: 23rd July 2025
Funeral Date: 7th August 2025
So sad to hear of Joe’s passing. A member of the Potteries County Crossfield Cup Winners of 1982, a top, top bowler and nice bloke. We never did manage to play doubles together Joe, the stars didn’t align. RIP.