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Joe Bailey Salmon

02/17/1936 - 02/15/2022

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Obituary For Joe Bailey Salmon

Joe Bailey Salmon of Sherman, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2022, after a lengthy battle with his health issues. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Brother Harold Finney will officiate.

Joe was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on February 17, 1936, to Webb and Alma Salmon. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1954 and married his sweetheart, Wanda Lou Reeves, on March 2, 1957. The had 64 wonderful years of marriage. Joe had several jobs in Ft. Worth before moving to Sherman and working at the IBM plant. Later he owned his own business, Classic Amusements of Sherman. He loved to travel as well as building and showing classic cars.

Joe is survived by his wife Wanda, 5 nephews, a niece, and their families. He was preceded in death by parents, and brothers, Charles Salmon previously of Lindsay, Oklahoma, and Jerry Salmon previously of Van Alstyne, Texas.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 02/18/2022

    Peggy (Douglas) Preston

    Wanda, I'm so very sorry to hear about Joe. I have such good memories of all the fun times we had in the past. Remember our trip to Hawaii and the hula dancers, all the trail blazing at Beaver's Bend, crossing Engineering Mountain Pass on motorcycles in Colorado, the trip to Billy and Jerrie's in Austin and on to Galveston where they wouldn't let us stay at the motel because we were on motorcycles and we slept on the wind-blown beach, and all our Christmas and birthday parties together. We still have those memories to hold on to. You and Joe had 64 wonderful years together. I pray that God will bring you comfort at this most difficult time in your life. Love You.

  • 02/18/2022

    Ed Flory

    Saddened to read this today. Wanda and Joe are family. Mary Carol loved her Aunt and Uncle. I fondly remember mostly the times spent around the holidays, food and football, listening of fond family times, and the occasionally current events "discussion." He was a man of caring for others and of fine character. Joe had an infectious smile and I can hear him laughing at stories of yesteryear. He was proud of his family and his OK heritage. We did jawbone of Sooners success and politics. We were family. Praying for peace to be with Wanda.

  • 02/17/2022

    Dickie Gerig

    Dear Wanda, Bruce and I are sad to learn of the passing of Joe. He was a fun and caring man. We always loved seeing the cars he had. You have our deepest sympathies. Bruce and Dickie

  • 02/17/2022

    Dorthy Rigsby

    Wanda, I just read of Joe's passing. I am so sorry, but we have the assurance that he got his wings and he, my Johnny and Bob Pinion are joking, telling stories and rejoicing . Prayers are with you and the family members. Lovingly Dorthy Rigsby

  • 02/17/2022

    Leigh Ann Terry

    So many fond memories of Joe Salmon from mainly when I was a kid. Beavers Bend trips and motorcycle rides and car shows.Condolences from the Lawrence Terry Family.

  • 02/17/2022

    Billy Stephenson

    Joe was always a kid at heart and was fun to be around and do things with. Joe will be missed by all.

  • 02/16/2022

    Terri Fulenchek

    I've known Joe almost my entire life. My dad and Joe have been friends for over 40 years. I have so many great memories of Joe and Wanda when we all traveled together to car shows. When I got older, Joe would take me for rides on his motorcycle. He will be greatly missed by our family and many other friends. So very sorry for your loss. May be Rest In Peace.

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