Joseph Elmer Ariola of Steelville, Missouri was born Sunday, March 11, 1928
in Paragould, Arkansas to Montezuma Ariola and Georgia Raye Vines Ariola and
passed away at his home near Steelville, Missouri Sunday, May 17, 2009 at
the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 6 days.
Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. After
being discharged from the service, he was self-employed as a painter and
construction worker.
He married Dorothy "Dottie" Laverne Caldwell on October 2, 1949 in St. Louis,
Missouri and to this union four children were born.
He and Dottie lived in St. Louis, Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona, Florida, and
California during their married life. They built their home on the property
they purchased in 1982 and moved there in 1986. Joseph was a former member of
the Davisville American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and loved
being with his family and grandchildren. Joseph accepted the Lord years ago
and was brought up attending Pentecostal churches. He and Dottie later
attended the Huzzah Baptist Church near their home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Montezuma and Georgia Raye Ariola;
daughter, Janet Ariola; brothers, Montezuma, Charlie Gray, Monteray Jr. and
wife Evelyn Ariola.
He is survived by his wife Dottie of the home; his children, Joseph Micheal
(Lillian) Ariola of Phoenix, Arizona, Phillip Christopher Ariola of
Steelville, Missouri and Paula Thompson of Steelville, Missouri; nine
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Linda and Dennis Perfatter of Moberly, Missouri, Catherine and Doug Sunshine
of Festus, Missouri, Dorothy Ariola of Florida and Joan Ariola of Steelville,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
His wish to be cremated and buried by his parents in the Richwoods Cemetery,
Corning, Arkansas was honored.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.