Joel Denvel

Mathes

Joel Denvel Mathes, son of the late Ottis Mathes and LaNell (Tucker) Mathes Schmidt, was born in Black, Missouri, on July 28, 1941. He departed this life on May 2, 2021, at the age of 79.

Joel was a member of the Black River Baptist Church in Black, Missouri. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge.

Joel grew up in Jefferson County, moved to Pinellas Park, Florida, then Lake of the Ozarks, and finally settled back near his roots in Ironton. He worked many years for Sporlan Valve Company and Bommarito Nissan. He enjoyed deer hunting, lake life and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and his best friend Thor.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Denver and Greg Mathes, and one sister, Billie Sandra Dunn.

Joel is survived by two daughters, Angela Marie Carroll and husband Chris of Arnold, Missouri, and Carrie Justine Gilkey and husband Denny of Fenton, Missouri, two sisters, Sherryl White and husband Alvin of Ironton, Missouri, and Sherrie Eaton and husband Joe of Fredericktown, Missouri, and 4 grandchildren, Kyra Herbig, Bryce Carroll, Logan Herbig and Blane Carroll. Joel will be missed by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends, all of whom he greatly cherished.

Visitation: Thurs., May 6, 2021, from 5-8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Fri., May 7, 2021, 11 AM

Minister: Elder Denny Mathes

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Pallbearers: Chris Carroll, Denny Gilkey, Kyra Herbig, Bryce Carroll, Logan Herbig and Blane Carroll

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri