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Joseph Edward "Joe" Darilek

19 Mar 1940 – 7 May 2015

Birth19 Mar 1940
Death7 May 2015
CemeteryLolita Cemetery
Lolita , Jackson County , Texas , USA
Added byMariah Shantay on 23 May 2019
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146183330

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EDNA - Joseph 'Joe' Edward Darilek, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born in Moulton, Texas on March 19, 1940, to the late Edward and Josephine Simper Darilek. Joe was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church since 1963. He worked at City Chevrolet as a salesman from 1963-1978. Joe established Seasonal Processing Center in 1976, which eventually grew into J&L Butcher Block. He owned and operated J&L Butcher Block along with Ludene for 26 years. He was known for his smoked sausage product sold and distributed in the area HEB stores. He retired in 2002 and became a member of Edna Country Club and numerous coffee clubs in Edna. He enjoyed traveling, gambling trips to Louisiana, gardening and other outdoor activities. He was also a member of the St. Vincent DePaul and chairman of the St. Agnes Chuck Wagon for the past 6 years. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Grand Knight twice for KC 3421 and was president of the Little Flower Club in Edna. Joe loved sports. He umpired for the men's softball league in the 1960's. He was a die hard Dallas Cowboy and Houston Astros fan, but most of all he was proud to be a fan of all his grandchildren's sporting events. Joe was a one of a kind man who touched the hearts of everyone that he met. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be truly missed. Survivors omitted He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Corinne Jiral; brother, Maxine Darilek. Visitation will be held in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited. Funeral Mass will be held in the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna. Burial to follow in the Lolita Cemetery in Lolita. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. Published by Oaklawn Funeral Home.

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