Eddie Joe Dunlap “Joey” of Sod, WV, lost his battle to cancer on Monday, June 10, 2024. He fought to the bitter end like the strongest superhero ever known. Two years into his sickness he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and his family will be eternally grateful.
Joey leaves behind the love of his life of 33 years Pam Dunlap. One of the most cherished things on earth that Joey was able to do was care and love for his baby on the farm at Pammies branch. On September 21, 1959, Phyllis Miller- Dunlap became the beloved mother of Joey. He was the oldest of her seven children. Joey took pride in being the older brother and loved and cared for his siblings his whole life. Freddy “Jingo” Dunlap of Ottawa, WV, Charlotte Price of Charleston, WV, Tony Dunlap (Delora) of South Carolina, Terri Jenkins (Dennis) of South Carolina, Renee Stowers of Hewitt, WV and Greg Dunlap of Charleston, WV. Joey was also blessed with a special brother-in-law, Teddy Tackett (Cheryl) of Marietta, Ohio.
He leaves behind a whole host of cousins, nieces and nephews that he adored. Joey was a second father to Ben Smith (Christy) and Carissa Shirley (Mike). He was blessed to help raise them over the years. But the real joy came to Joey when he became a JoJo. With the birth of each grandchild, the family got to see Joey‘s heart grow bigger and bigger. Jacob Shirley (Courtney) Andy Smith (Randa), Evan, Barnett, Matalee Barnett, Jenna Shirley and Lydia Smith will always remember the special JoJo that helped shape them into amazing people.
Joey grew up in Danville, West Virginia and attended Scott High School. He was a part of the Local 14614 Union where he was an ironworker and worked on bridges. The family would often say if it can be fixed JoJo will make it happen.
After Joey got saved, he would often talk about how he hoped when he got to heaven he would be greeted by Ted and Erma Lee Tackett, Earl and Barbara Williams and the sweet Aunt Sue Kingery. He would say I hope I get to sit by the river and talk to Buddy Smith again. Throughout the end of his journey, he was blessed with wonderful hospice nurses from Huntington and Charleston. A special thanks to Mark, Lisa, Melanie, Kimberly, Sara, and Wendy for showing him extra love and compassion.
A celebration of Joey‘s life will be held at Curry Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15. 2024, with visitation at 1:30 and a service at 3 PM. In lieu of Flowers Joey would like you to make a donation to the Donald J Trump 2024 Presidential Campaign.
So sorry for your loss sweetheart, my heart breaks for u, loosing a loved one is always hard to accept, but knowing that we will see them again one day makes it so much easier, my love and prayers are with you, call me any time you need to talk, Luv u sweetheart.?????
Joey was one of a kind. He had an infectious smile and laugh. He loved his baby, Pam, more than words can describe. He will be missed. We are praying for you, family. We love you.
Amber and Craig Gillenwater
Very blessed to have met you all! So sorry for Joey’s passing, but Heaven gained an angel. Thank you for trusting us with his care and allowing us to be a part of his journey.
Very Blessed to have shared life with Joey! Thanks for loving my sister! You will always hold a Special place in my heart!