Joe S. Cardwell

July 6, 2013

Joe S. Cardwell, 66, of Pensacola, passed away June 27, 2013, with his family by his side. Joe was born September 8, 1946, in Montgomery to Joseph and Alice Cardwell. Joe married his wife Theresa on June 3, 1967, and the two relocated to Pensacola shortly after. He was a graduate of Troy State University where he earned a Bachelor of Accounting and M.S. & PhD in Criminal Justice. Joe worked for the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office for over 20 years until he was forced to retire due to being injured in the line of duty. Joe was also an avid saltwater fisherman.

Joe is survived by his wife of 47 years, Theresa, of Pensacola; his daughter, Cassandra (Eric) Allen of Cantonment; three grandchildren, Carley, CariAnn, and Jaxon; brother-in-law, Steve (Jamie) Stephens of Wetumpka, AL; and two nephews, Seth (Nikki) Stephens and Cameron Stephens, both of Wetumpka. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alice Cardwell of Montgomery; and father and mother-in-law, Sam and Gussie Stephens of Montgomery, AL.

Services for Mr. Cardwell will be held Sunday, July 7, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Pensacola. Services will begin at 1 p.m., followed by visitation and reception at 2 p.m. Casual dress preferred. Interment will take place Monday, July 8, at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Wayne Barber, Preston Byrd, Randy Raborn, Cameron Stephens, Seth Stephens, and Bill Trawick.

Flowers are welcomed but donations to Covenant Hospice are also appreciated. The family of Mr. Cardwell would like extend special thanks to Wayne Barber for being such a wonderful caregiver to Joe during his recent illness. Also, special thanks to Drs. Carter, Gary, Erdos, and Wade and Baptist Hospital Pensacola’s ER & SINU staff for their wonderful care.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries