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Joel “Pud” Read

Joel Wayne “Pud” Read, II

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August 15, 1978              October 10, 2009

Joel Wayne “Pud” Read, II, 31, of Glasgow died Saturday, October 10, 2009. He is the son of Rita Wheat Read and the late Joel Wayne Read. He attended the Coral Hill Church of God.

Besides his mother his is survived by one son: Kirby Tate Read; two brothers: Josh Read and his wife Audra and Jacob Read and his wife Nikita; one sister: Jamie Fancher and her husband Larry; Maternal Grandfather: Bubby Wheat; Maternal Grandmother: Dixie Younkin and her husband Jack; Special Aunt: Amanda Garmon and her husband Keith; Several Aunts, Uncles and a host of other family and friends.

Besides his father he was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather: Kempton Read; Paternal Grandmother: Neil Harrison Read and his Paternal Step-Grandmother: Faye Smith Read

Funeral will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with Bro. Leon Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.


Guest Register

42 Entries for Joel “Pud” Read

  1. nancy emmitt says:

    MY THOUGHT AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU”LL AT THIS TIME. RITA AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS.

  2. Ashley Pace says:

    My thoughts and prays are with you all at this time during this tragic accident!!! I am sorry I was at the scene I wish I could have done more! I am truly thinking of everyone involved! May GOD give us strength during this time of sadness! Ashley

  3. william&rhonda hatfield says:

    DAVID AND BILLIE WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW AND GRIEF.
    WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
    LOVE WILLIAM AND RHONDA HATFIELD

  4. Jennifer Briggs says:

    Josh and Audra,

    I have to say that I am so glad that I got to know Joel “Pud” Read. He would make you laugh and his presence lit up a room. I know he will be missed. I will be remembering you and your family during this hard time.

    Love Ya,

    Jen

  5. CHARLES AND RITA FRAZIER says:

    RITA AND FAMILY,
    OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.IWE HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
    GOD BLESS
    CHARLES AND RITA FRAZIER

  6. Deborah Morgan says:

    Rita, I am so sorry to hear about Joel and this terrible tragedy. I pray that you will be comforted by God’s presence in this long night season. HE is faithful, indeed. Joel was always a special guy to us and so many more. We are praying for your entire family. God bless you all.

  7. Gina Jones-Graves says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. Joel was always a good friend to many of us, and he will be missed by many, but is in a much better place now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

  8. Kasey Hart Lee says:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Pud could always put a smile on your face & I know that he will be missed by many. My heart goes out to the family & will be keeping the family in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless ~ Kasey Hart Lee

  9. Jerry & Stephanie McClellan says:

    May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.

  10. Jo Fox says:

    My thought and prayers are with you all during this time of great sorrow. May God comfort you and grant unto you strength for the days ahead.

  11. Philip Pursley says:

    Family
    My prayers are with you during this differicult time in your life. I know how hard it is and if you need anything please call me.

  12. Mike and Charlotte Steenbergen says:

    Dixie, Rita and all the family, Our hearts go out to you during your loss of Joel. Do know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. You have our love!

  13. Lisa Moon Dunnington says:

    Rita, Josh and family,
    Joel was the sweetist young man when our young men were boys and they used to spend much time together. I am sure he was just a wonderful as an adult. Justin, Jarrod and I are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Lisa

  14. Ricky Mathis says:

    To the family I am so sorry for your lose. I worked with him for 2 years . He was a good man he will be missed. May God bless you all.

  15. Josh & Chanda England says:

    It will be the little things that you will remember,the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now,it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. With Loving Memories & deepest sympathy

  16. Susie & Tommy Maupin says:

    Bubby, We are thinking of and praying for you family during this very difficult time.

    Love, The Maupins
    Tommy, Susie, Raena & Trevor

  17. Bobby and Vickie Simmons says:

    We are very sorry about your lose. He was a very nice person to be around. He was really fun to be around.

  18. Mary Houchens/McPeak says:

    I’m so sorry for the loss of this young man.My prayers and heartfelt thoughts goes out to all families suffering from this loss.May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

  19. Murlene Davidson says:

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  20. Murlene Davidson says:

    Jamie I amso sorry about your brother Iknow you are hurting You are in my thoughts and you know I love you like a sister Love Murlene

  21. Danny Sherfey says:

    To the family: He will be on the minds of everyone that knew him. May peace come to the ones that loved him; and comfort you in this difficult time. I am sorry that his life has ended so soon.

  22. DONALD AND SUE FRAZIER says:

    Bubby, Dixie, Rita and Family, We are so sorry to hear the loss of your loved one.May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. In the days to come you can remember all the wonderful times you had with him. You are in our prayers.

  23. Angela Broady says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. Joel was a very sweet person who could always make you smile. He will be dearly missed. His family in in my prayers. God bless you all during this sad time.

  24. Walter and Jane Baker says:

    Such a untimely loss. We are thinking of you all and epecialy his son and all the family. May
    God give you strength in the days ahead. The whole think is just tragic!!!! Times heals with the help of friends and family.

  25. Jessica Durham says:

    I am truly sorry for your loss.