JOE C. PILLIOD
Funeral services for Joe C. Pilliod, 62, of Bonham, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Edhube Baptist Church under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Dr. Randy McBroom, Rev. John Lindsey and Rev. Don Cofer will officiate. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery in the Edhube Community. Joe passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Bonham.
Joe was born January 4, 1949 in Bonham, Texas, the son of John Allen Pilliod and Ruby Rubertina Cobb Pilliod. He was a graduate of Bonham High School and received a Bachelor's degree from East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. Joe married Donna Caddell, January 1, 1971 in Bonham. He was a member of Edhube Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. Joe was a rancher and enjoyed being a "Granddad".
A man of many words. Are there enough words to honor this man? He left a legacy of comfort, wisdom, devotion, love, support, prayer, hard work, provision, respectful son, devoted husband, wise and discerning dad, loving granddad, faithful friend, compassion, sincerity and humility. We are thankful for our time with him. Times we played together, prayed together, cried together and praised together. Times we hurt together and laughed together. He has left a strong united family that will live out his legacy; to love, respect, work hard, and walk humbly. He was ready for the Lord and the Lord was ready for him.
Joe is survived by
Wife, Donna Pilliod of Bonham,
Son, John David Pilliod (Sharmin) of Bonham,
Daughter, Amanda Freitas (Vitor) of Bonham,
Parents, John and Ruby Pilliod of Bonham,
Grandchildren, Joe Daulton Pilliod, Jesse Delaney Pilliod and Lilia Graciela Freitas
Pallbearers will be Stan Smith, Dean Stroud, David Kinkade, Carl Watterson, Chris Flippo and Mark McBroom. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class at Edhube Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Edhube Baptist Church or Hampton Cemetery Association.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday night. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com