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Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Monday, June 10, 2019
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231 N. Gulf Prairie Rd.
Freeport, TX  77541
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Joseph Vannoy Lindsey

of Surfside Beach, TX

May 20, 1933 - June 2, 2019


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Funeral services for Joseph Vannoy Lindsey, age 86, of Surfside Beach, TX, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, June 10th, 2019, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute, TX, with Mark Miles officiating. Burial will be held at Gulf Prairie Cemetery in Jones Creek. Visitation will be at Lakewood Funeral Chapel from 2-4:00PM on Sunday, June 9th.

Joseph Vannoy Lindsey was born on May 20th, 1933, in Gilmer, TX, to the late Joseph W. and Clara Lindsey, and passed away on June 2nd, 2019, in Houston, TX. He had been a longtime resident of Freeport, TX, and had recently returned to the area after living in Athens, TX, for 35 years where he was a Farmer's Insurance agent. After his wife of 58 years, Elsa, passed away, he returned to the area to reminisce and reconnect with many old friends. He was known as Vannoy, Tootsie, Toots, Tooter, Poppa Joe, & Pop. Many knew him as the manager of Western Auto in Freeport and later as the co-owner of CD Marine Supply Co. He had more recently been a volunteer with the Auxiliary at the Brazosport Hospital and attended the Good Morning Church at the beach.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsa Lindsey, and by his brothers, Loye Lindsey and Darwin Lindsey. Survivors include his sons, Marty Lindsey and his wife, Brenda of Athens, TX, Gary Lindsey and his wife Carolyn, of Tyler, TX, and Timothy and his wife, Beverly of Angleton, TX; his daughters, Camille Lindsey of Surfside and Angela Edmundson and her husband, Stephen of Houston, TX; and 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many granddogs.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Walker, Stephen Edmundson, Kyle Cranfill, & Chris Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Trenton Shelton, Joseph Edmundson, Bill Edmundson, Kayden Walker, Korbyn Walker, Owen Holcomb, Grayson Holcomb, and Zachary Robertson.

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19 Condolence(s)
Glenda Gibson
Lake Jackson, TX
Monday, June 10, 2019

I had the privilege of interviewing Joe when he applied foe volunteering at the hospital. Thank you for the years you volunteered. Rest In Peace.

James Driggers
Palacios, TX
Sunday, June 9, 2019

Prayers to family I know this is a great loss an what he meant to you especially Camille know that if you need anything I'm here

Don Odom Jr
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Saturday, June 8, 2019

You will be missed by many

Peggy Miltenberger
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

Have only met Camille; however, I am speaking on behalf of myself. My husband, Bobby, and I knew your Dad back in our teenage and dating years. We knew him before any of us married. So that is many moons ago.

Your Dad never changed. He was a kind and gentle person. Someone that any child would be fortunate to have as their Dad. He had such a wonderful reputation when he worked for Western Auto. He helped many people who had the good fortune to trade there. Your Dad will be greatly missed. Take care and continue to make him proud (as he was so proud of his family). May he Rest In Peace. Regards, Peggy & Bobby Miltenberger

Joyce & Louie Matula
Richmond,, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

May he rest in peace. We go back a very long time with Joe and Elsa.

Pat And Kay Vern
Granbury, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

Prayers to you Marty and the family. He was a wonderful person and now he is with the Lord.

Liz Bennett
Angleton, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Lindsey family in the loss of their dear father. He was one of the dearest, sweetest man that I have ever met, you all are in my thoughts & prayers & May you find comfort & peace in the memories you all share of having such a special person to call Dad. May he RIP & take comfort that he's back with his true love Elsa and united together forever in Gods heavenly home.

Debbie Lepper
Midland, MI
Friday, June 7, 2019

Marty and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I didn't know him but if he was anything as wonderful as you, and I'm sure the nut doesn't fall far from the tree, he must have been a great man. Sending you prayers for comfort during this sad time in your loss and hoping that your memories will bring you happiness. Hugs.

Judy David Johnson
Austin, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

Marty, I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of your dad's passing. May the good memories and love of family & friends get you through these sad days.
Hope to see you at our next reunion.

Diane Poston
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

Marty so sorry to read about your dad's passing. It was great reconnecting with him when I worked at the hospital. Such a sweet man & always smiling. A blessing to have him as a volunteer.

Julie Beacom Romero
Kemah, TX
Friday, June 7, 2019

So sorry for your loss Prayers for Family and Friends Prayers for comfort during this time.

Sue Merritt
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Wonderful man filled with lots of memories of Freeport and Freeport people...always enjoyed our conversations....Rest in
Peace, Sweet Friend!

Jan Ramsey
Iola, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

I'm going to miss your smile and easy laugh. You've been a part of my life a very long time, Uncle Joe. It will be hard to get used to you being gone, but I know Aunt Elsa is waiting. Thank you for being a great uncle to me, a great husband to my aunt and a great dad to cousins. Our lives are diminished, but it is Heaven's gain. Until we are all reunited with our Lord and Savior, I'll be missing you.

Faye Lynn Ryan
Bullard, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family. Papa Joe was a wonderful man. He always had a special place in my heart.
He was like family to me and my family. He left a great example to everyone what a real man is❤️ He is at Home but will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Keeping you all in my prayers for comfort during this trying time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Much love to all

Joan Matocha Bennett
Freeport, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a loving and wonderful man. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Love to all (((((BIG HUG))))) 🥰🥰💞💙💚💛💞💙💚💛

Edna Milne
, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

So sorry for your loss Tim and Beverly. It's a difficult life experience to go thru. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this trying time. God bless and take care.

Andrea Stefanich
St. Catharines, AL
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Pops I will miss you on my next visit from Canada. I'm so blessed to have met you just a couple of years ago. R.I.P. my dear friend ❤️🙏🏻

Becky Closs Clymer
McKinney, TX
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Sending love and prayers to the Lindsey family from the Closs family. Growing up with all of you throughout the years in Freeport brought such fond memories. I hope you will all be a comfort to each other during you time of grief, and cling to all the wonderful memories. Sincere sympathy,
Becky Closs Clymer

Dave & Freda Guzman
Surfside Beach, TX
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Joe was a gem of a man. We are blessed to have known him. I will never forget when he gave his testimony at Surfside Church.

Until we meet again Joe! God bless you and your family.