Family Submitted:
Joe Lopez, 70, left this life to be with his Lord Jesus on June 15th, 2024, surrounded by his family, along with his numerous friends that were able to say good bye in the weeks leading up to his departure.
He was born in La Grange, Texas, on November 8, 1953, the second of 12 children born to Jose Lopez and Suzanne Moody. He attended school in Momence, IL, and spent most of his career in the Kankakee area where he married Donna Johnson, his beloved wife of nearly 40 years. They spent the past few years enjoying time with family & friends during retirement at their lake home in Kingman, Indiana.
He was most known for his friendly and inviting personality. He taught his kids the importance of hard work while at the same time teaching them to find ways to help others. Anyone that crossed paths with Joe was immediately treated like family and offered food, a seat at the table or a chair around the fire pit to talk for hours.
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