Joel D. Priest
<p>Joel D. Priest, age 65, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, November 17, 2022.</p><p><br></p><p>Survived by his wife of 47 years, Paula Priest; children, Jason (Shaina Pershey) Priest and Melissa (Will) Kazlo; grandchildren, Nikki Priest, and Johnny Priest; siblings, Robert (Linda Kay) Priest, Randall (Jeanie) Priest and Darwin Priest. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Joel will be missed by Jack, his beloved Dachshund, who laid by his side until his very last day.</p><p><br></p><p>Preceded in death by his parents, Marion (Lora) Priest and his brother, Kenneth Priest.</p><p><br></p><p>Joel was an accomplished guitarist and artist. He passed on his love of the arts to his children. He was a fan of music, and his favorite bands were Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, David Bowie, amongst others.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a professional over the road truck driver with Superior trucking and enjoyed his California runs.</p><p><br></p><p>Per Joel’s wishes cremation rites were accorded.</p><p>For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com</p><p><br></p>Obituary
Joel D. Priest, age 65, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Survived by his wife of 47 years, Paula Priest; children, Jason (Shaina Pershey) Priest and Melissa (Will) Kazlo; grandchildren, Nikki Priest, and Johnny Priest; siblings, Robert (Linda Kay) Priest, Randall (Jeanie) Priest and Darwin Priest. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Joel will be missed by Jack, his beloved Dachshund, who laid by his side until his very last day.
Preceded in death by his parents, Marion (Lora) Priest and his brother, Kenneth Priest.
Joel was an accomplished guitarist and artist. He passed on his love of the arts to his children. He was a fan of music, and his favorite bands were Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, David Bowie, amongst others.
He was a professional over the road truck driver with Superior trucking and enjoyed his California runs.
Per Joel’s wishes cremation rites were accorded.
For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com
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