In Loving Memory

Joe Klingensmith, d. Jan. 23, 2017

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In Loving Memory

December 30, 1952 – January 23, 2017

 

 

Daphne, AL

Joseph Earnest Klingensmith, 64, born in Ford City, PA longtime resident of Daphne, AL, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2017.

He was born on December 30, 1952, the son of a father in the military, growing up all around the world and spent over 30 years living in the San Francisco Bay area. He attended the United States Naval Academy and the University of California at Berkeley.  Joe spent time the early part of his career working for high tech “start up” companies like Pyramid Technologies and Sun Microsystems in Silicon Valley. His work at Sun Microsystems took him to Loveland, Colorodo.  He moved with his wife Mary to Alabama in 2002 and worked for World Sporting Goods in Loxley.   In recent years, he was employed as an insurance adjuster for Pilot Catastrophies and also worked as a handy man and helped many people with home repairs and upgrades.
Joe was loved by many for his ability to talk to anyone and willingness to pray for anyone that was sick or in need.  Singing and praising God in church was one of his favorite things to do. He and his wife hosted a small bible study group in their home for over 10 years.  He is preceded in death by his father, Giarth Klingensmith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary Forrest-Klingensmith; children, Susan Klingensmith of Worcester, Massachusetts, Helene (David) Hendrickson of Mason, Michigan and two grandchildren, Max and Jack. He is further survived by his Mother, Adriana Klingensmith, his sister, Renee (Alan) Dils, niece, Christina (Jimmy) Shores, and many  other friends and relatives.

The family will receive friends at 12:00pm followed by a Celebration of Joe’s life at 1:00 pm at Providence United Methodist Church, 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Drive, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 on Friday, January 27, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hughes Funeral Home, 7951 American Way, Daphne, AL 36526. Notes of condolence can be made at: www.hughesfh.com.   Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory of Daphne, AL.

12 Comments

  1. Doris & Harry Harris
    Doris & Harry Harris on January 25, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    Our prayers go out to Mary & Joes family. Great memories of a great man!!!
    Love & prayers,
    Harry & Doris Harris

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  2. Jack Sturgill
    Jack Sturgill on January 25, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    See you when we meet again Joe.

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  3. Andrea & David Ingersoll
    Andrea & David Ingersoll on January 25, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    May God give you all strength and comfort in the hours, days and months to come. My heart is so heavy for you and I pray for you to have peace. He will be greatly missed. We love you

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  4. Judy & Charlie Wilson
    Judy & Charlie Wilson on January 25, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    So sad to lose another neighbor. Our sincere sympathies to Mary. May you have peace along with lots of memories.

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  5. Sally Burke
    Sally Burke on January 25, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    So sorry for your loss Susan! Our thoughts and prayers from your BCI friends/family. ♡♡♡

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  6. Mike and Tonya Nuckolls
    Mike and Tonya Nuckolls on January 25, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Peace be with you Mary. Mke and I are here for you in the days and months ahead.

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  7. Janet Ewing Anderson
    Janet Ewing Anderson on January 26, 2017 at 9:31 am

    This just makes me ill to read this..Such a great guy and a huge loss to all who knew him .if you need me for ANYTHING, I m not far.R.I.P.SWEET JOE

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  8. Paul and Brenda Rains
    Paul and Brenda Rains on January 26, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Mary I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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  9. Mike Korbe
    Mike Korbe on January 26, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    A DEAR man of GOD.

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  10. Anne Bracken
    Anne Bracken on January 26, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Joe was my neighbor. I will miss his presence. He was always helpful and kind to my late husband and me. Sending love and sincere condolences to Mary and family.

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  11. Dale Burley
    Dale Burley on May 9, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    I bet you’re turning over in Your Grave 2 this is Jack and Mary and I are back together.

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  12. Dale Burley
    Dale Burley on May 26, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Sorry Joe. We are now the burley bunch. . All my kids and wives. Im the man.

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