Joseph "Joe" Edwin Straub

Joseph Edwin "Joe" Straub, 80, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired machinist at Martin Sprocket and Gear. Joe loved sports and anything outdoors. He served in the United States Air Force. Joe was the son of the late Hermann and Estalee Straub. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cornelius and Dean Straub.

Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karon; children, Joseph Edwin Straub II of Paragould, Robert Leslie Straub of Paragould, Anthony Ray Straub of Atlanta, GA, Kenneth Dale Straub of Paragould, and Rebecca Kendall of Rogers, AR; brother, Michael Liddell Straub of Paragould; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral is Saturday at 10:00 AM at Greene County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online tributes: www.heathfuneralhome.com