Joe came to Carmarthen Table Tennis Club in 1990 when he retired with his wife to this area. Since then he has been a major part of the Club attending virtually all sessions he could and has coached tirelessly without asking anything back from those around him. Indeed, he gained great pleasure form ‘being there’ and ‘helping others to learn the game’.
He also had a great impact and a huge help to Aled Howell the Regional Coach. Joe always found the time to help out at any time of the day to coach the youngsters.
Joe lost his wife to cancer about 10 years ago.
Approximately 8 to 10 weeks ago, Joe was taken ill and it was found he had kidney stones. However, just 11 days ago he was rushed back into hospital where he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Joe died peacefully Sunday morning at approximately 5.15 am in his sleep. His family, son Andrew and daughter Janet were with him. Two of his grandchildren were down here as well.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday the 20th of December. Family and friends to meet at St Cain Church Llangain at 10:30 am Tuesday 20th December 2011. This will be followed by a cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon.
Our thoughts and condolences go to all his family.
Joe will be sadly missed.
