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Joseph Clendenin

02/21/1985 - 06/15/2017

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Obituary For Joseph Clendenin

A Celebration of the Life of Joseph Chesley Clendenin will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sherman, Texas with Reverend Lisa Juica Perkins officiating. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. The family will greet friends on Sunday, June 18 from 3:00 until 5:00pm at Dannel Funeral Home. “Big” Joe was born February 21, 1985, in Austin, Texas, shortly after his twin- sister Maggie, the son of Margaret and David Clendenin. Joe died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Wilson N. Jones Hospital. He attended Crutchfield and Fairview Elementary, Dillingham Intermediate, and Piner Middle School, and he graduated from Sherman High School in 2004. Along the way, Joe made countless friends and brightened every classroom he entered. While in school, Joe also loved participating in bowling with the Special Olympics. In 1994, Joe met and befriended Pat Jones, father of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, while Joe and Pat rehabilitated following surgery in a Dallas-area hospital. That meeting started a lifelong friendship between Joe, Pat, and Jerry. Through the years, Joe was blessed to meet many of his favorite Cowboys football players, and they were blessed to meet him. Joe’s favorite memories were of travelling to Cowboys training camp in Oxnard California, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, and Austin with his family, chatting with his friend Jerry on the field, and evaluating the football players for the upcoming seasons. He also treasured the memories from his trips to Disneyworld with his family. Joe also loved spending Sunday afternoons during football season with his friends Darren Tankersley, Jason Sofey, and Shawn Davis. While Joe never held an unkind thought against anyone he knew, he occasionally made an exception for the players of the Philadelphia Eagles. During the football offseason, Joe enjoyed accompanying his mom on movie-nights and on trips to see Carrie Underwood in concert. He could often be found lounging in his pool, wearing his sunglasses. His friend and dog Josie faithfully followed Joe everywhere. Joe was also a proud uncle to his nephew Owen and enjoyed travelling to Austin to visit him. Owen loved his uncle and cherished the time he spent with Joe. The family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors and nurses of neonatal unit of the Seton Medical Center of Austin where Joe entered this world and the staff at the medical intensive care unit at Wilson N. Jones where he left this world. Joe asked for little but received much in return. His relentless spirit and joy served as an inspiration to everyone who met him, and they will continue to serve as a reminder for his friends and family to appreciate every blessing, Big and small. Joe is survived by his mom, dad, twin-sister Maggie, brother Jay, sister-in-law Amy, nephew Owen, and his paternal grandmother Lucile “Memaw” Clendenin. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Bette “Meme” Thompson and his namesakes, maternal grandfather Joe Sidney Thompson and paternal grandfather Carl Chesley Clendenin. Pallbearers will be Bret Clark, Steve Ferguson, Jason Sofey, Darren Tankersley, Shawn Davis, Todd Vaughan, and Nick Engelke. In lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Joe can be given to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children or Seton Medical Center of Austin.

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  • 10/15/2017

    Paula and David Parker

    October 15, 2017 Meg and Family, We did not know Joe passed away! I cannot even express how sorry we are for your loss! It was such a privilege to teach him in fifth grade at Dillingham and of course you know how David enjoyed having him at Crutchfield too. I will never forget our Social Studies time together and how much Joe enjoyed studying the states! He loved taking on that challenge and he mastered it. I still have the video of him taking that test and how excited he got when he made 100! Those were such special times and I will always treasure my time with Joe and Maggie! Please know how very, very sorry we are and how much we loved Joe. ~ Paula and David Parker, Sherman, Texas

  • 07/12/2017

    margaret hayot-Shankles

    I'm sorry for the loss of Joe. I wanted you to know my prayers are with you. I know words can't ease the pain, but you will see Joe again. His light shines brightly. May God comfort each of you and bring you great peace. In friendship and love. ~ margaret hayot-Shankles, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/27/2017

    Carolyn Hill

    Joe was a true blessing and he was blessed to have such a wonderful, loving family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am still a Cowboy fan thanks to your Joe. Love and prayers to all of you.. Please hug Maggie for me. I love Joe and Maggie and think of them often. Joe got his wings. ~ Carolyn Hill, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

  • 06/21/2017

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you remember and mourn Joe's passing. Joe will be missed terribly. Peace and comfort to you. Dana Glasscock

  • 06/21/2017

    Ashley Myers Lancaster

    Maggis im so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a wonderful peson to know. He will be truly missed. My prayers go out to you and your family. ~ Ashley Myers Lancaster, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/20/2017

    Michele Roberts

    Meg, I am so sorry about Joe. He was a kind soul, and will be terribly missed by his family and friends. Prayers for you and the family. Love Michele and Carey Roberts ~ Michele Roberts, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/20/2017

    Tracey Beaver-Krider

    I am so sorry to hear about Joe...I will always think of Joe whenever I hear about the Dallas Cowboys and how big of a fan he will always be ~ Tracey Beaver-Krider, Sherman

  • 06/20/2017

    Rhonda Byler

    I'm so sad for your loss. Love and sympathy to all of you. ~ Rhonda Byler, Farmington, Arkansas

  • 06/19/2017

    Mike and Connie Mitchusson

    We are so sorry about your loss. Joe was a blessed young man with a wonderful smile. His smile could "light up a room" and make anyone feel better. He was truly a gift from God. You remain in our prayers and thoughts. ~ Mike and Connie Mitchusson, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/19/2017

    Barbara Choate

    God's blessings on your family at this time. I'm so very sorry. ~ Barbara Choate, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/19/2017

    Bill Johnson

    Dear Meg and David, I just heard the terrible news this morning of the loss of your son. Though I have not spoken to you in years, I want you know that the both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Time passes quickly and I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet and know Joe. In reading his obituary I could readily see that he was loved, and loved his family and friends. Once again my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. ~ Bill Johnson, McAlester, Oklahoma

  • 06/19/2017

    Becca Thompson

    Much love and prayers to you all. ~ Becca Thompson, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/19/2017

    Carol Moss

    Thinking of you and your loved ones at your time of loss. Sending prayers . ~ Carol Moss, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/19/2017

    Tammy Carter

    What a blessing Joe has been to so many people! Your family has a special place in so many hearts! May God be with you all and comfort you as only He can. ~ Tammy Carter, Haslet, Texas

  • 06/19/2017

    Sam McLeod Reed

    Meg, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Joe. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Prayers of comfort. ~ Sam McLeod Reed, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 06/18/2017

    Becky Bauer

    Dear Maggie, Meg and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Joe. I know he will be missed by all. I would be there but, I am out of state visiting my daughter. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers ~ Becky Bauer, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/18/2017

    Henry Schleuse

    In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. ~ Henry Schleuse, Denison, Texas

  • 06/18/2017

    Dick Nelms

    We love you Sweet Joe and we will always cherish the happiness you brought to all of us!! Comfort to David, Meg ,and Maggie... our wish to each of you, love you all, Dick and Ruthie ~ Dick Nelms

  • 06/18/2017

    Connie Miller

    Meg and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Hold on to those precious memories of Joe and the blessing he was to all that knew him. He will live on in many that were fortunate enough to know him. ~ Connie Miller, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/18/2017

    Sharon Shaw

    May God comfort you all at this time. So sorry to here about the passing of Joe. ~ Sharon Shaw, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/17/2017

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Judy and Keith Lightfoot

  • 06/17/2017

    Stacey Robertson

    Joe has a new body and free to run and jump in heaven!! He's celebrating with Jesus! Love your family! Praying for your comfort at this time! ~ Stacey Robertson, Allen

  • 06/17/2017

    Lynn Mitchusson

    Meg , I cant imagine what you are going through. Linda and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know Joe was a special blessing to you and David and he could not have had a better set of parents. God be with your family as Joe passes on to Heaven. Love Lynn & Linda ~ Lynn Mitchusson, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/17/2017

    Neysa Nall Regent

    So very sorry to hear about the passing of Joe! He was a blessing to have and a joy to many. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. ~ Neysa Nall Regent, Reno, Nevada

  • 06/17/2017

    Terri Wolfington/ Benedict

    Joe was such an amazing guy, I loved getting to know him and Maggie in high school. I will never forget his wonderful laugh and his contagious bright smile. Fly high sweet Joe. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. ~ Terri Wolfington/ Benedict, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/17/2017

    Sheri Rodriguez

    To all of Joe's family, God bless you all! Joe was the sweetest guy and had the greatest sense of humor. I knew him and Maggie when they were in Piner. Fly high sweet Joe! ~ Sheri Rodriguez, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/17/2017

    Betty Tarver

    I cannot remember a day that Joe didn't make me smile during the years I was blessed to be his teacher! At both Crutchfield and Fairview Schools he brought smiles and joy to all. Joe, you will be missed. Much love and many prayers. ~ Betty Tarver, Denison, Texas

  • 06/17/2017

    Anna Parker

    Meg We are sadden by your loss You and your family are in our prayers! ~ Anna Parker, Sherman, Texas

  • 06/16/2017

    So sorry to hear about Joe passing. God blessed him in so many ways. Joe was a blessing to all who knew him. I pray we will see each other in heaven.

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