Salem Funerals & Cremations, 120 S. Main, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

120 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336.722.6122
Fax: 336.722.6922

Joseph M. Navarro

Mr. Joseph M. Navarro, of Winston-Salem, died on Wednesday, January 25,
2012, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Joe was born on October 7, 1945, in Gallagher, West Virginia, the son
of Manuel Navarro and Matilda Pratt Navarro (both deceased).

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elaine; daughters, Amelia, of
Winston-Salem, and Susan (Daniel) Smelcer, of Atlanta, Georgia;
grandson, Joseph Daniel Smelcer; sister, Mimi (Russell) Kees, of
Hansford, West Virginia; and brother, Donald (Tina) Navarro, of
Powellton, West Virginia.

Joe was a long-time employee of Leggett & Platt, Inc., ending his
career as a Vice President of Operations. He was a member of the Rotary
Club of Clemmons. In his spare time, Joe enjoyed working on cars and
served as both treasurer and president of Clubvette.

The family will receive friends at Salem Funeral and Cremations on
Reynolda Road (corner of Reynolda Road and Polo Road) from 5 - 8 on
Saturday, January 28.

Memorials may be made to the Forsyth County Humane Society in
recognition of Joe's devotion to his beloved pets, Missy, Daisy, Zoe,
and Chloe.

Online condolences may be made through salemfh.com.

General Information
Name	Joseph M. Navarro
Born	Oct 07, 1945
Died	Jan 25, 2012
Place	Kate B. Reynolds

Visitation Information
Location	Salem Funeral Home - Visitation
Address	2599 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When	Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Condolences
Linda Hickey	Dear Elaine, Amy and Susan, Some people are larger than life and that was Joe. I worked with Joe for many years and truly enjoyed our many conversations especially those where we just called to chat! He was a wonderful mentor, colleague and a friend. He beamed with such joy when he told me he was going to be a grandfather and that his name would be Joseph. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed. Linda - Fashion Bed, Chicago
Kimberley Merucci	Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I worked with Joe for many years and represent our Canadian group out of Toronto. I pray that your family may find peace and strength at this time.
Your Many Friends at Leggett & Platt, Georgetown, KY	Dear Elaine and Family, Joe was truly a fine man and loved by many in the Leggett Family. He will be remembered fondly by all of us at Georgetown. Our love and prayers to each of you.
Alfred and Roberta Ihrig	We are proud to say we knew Joe. We met him through Clubvette of Greensboro. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Gordon	Elaine and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keith, Karen and Kim Gordon
Jim & Gerri Tate	Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Elaine. I grew up with Joe in Crown Hill and we were best friends during our school years. He was a great guy and will truly be missed.
Leroy and Gail Griffin	It was our pleasure to have known Joe through Clubvette. We will miss him. Our thoughts go out to your entire family at this most difficult time.
Leon & Nancy Stephens- Carthage, MO	Dear Elaine and Family: We became acquainted with Joe these last five years and knowing him has been a blessing to us. He believed in our son and gave him the opportunity to work at Linwood. We would always visit Joe and the other employees at Linwood on our visits to Winston-Salem. Joe and our son found a compassion for cars and enjoyed going to shows together. Our visit in September, Joe was bearming with joy knowing there soon would be a grandson. There will be a lot of memories your family will hold dear to your hearts. Our love and prayers are with your family at this time.
Paul Recio	I also met Joe via the ClubVette car club that he enjoyed being a member of so much. We will miss seeing him at the meetings. Condolences to all the family.
Lili & Lew Gerrard	Dear Navarro Family, We are so very sorry for your loss and grief. I had only met Joe briefly while walking my dogs in your new neighborhood. We talked for quite awhile about dog stories and our love of the dogs. We had an immediate kinship. I did not know of his illness. Peace to your aching souls and comfort to you all. Lili & Lew Silas Ridge Neighbor
Steve & Wanda Soulsby	Steve & I were very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. We graduated from East Bank High School (West Virgnia) with Joe in 1963. He came to several of our class reunions and was a wonderful guy. We were always happy to see him and he will be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his famiy. Steve & Wanda Soulsby Chesapeake, West Virginia
Tony & Lillian Neville (Canadian Furniture Toronto)	Thinking of you with Heartfelt Sympathy in this time of sorrow,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family
Leona (Zackoski) and Eugene Hoover	To Joe's family, Leona and I are deeply saddened at the passing of Joe and the loss to your family. We attended East Bank High School and graduated with him in 1963. Events in our lives may separate us physically, but know that Joe lives in our memories and will continue to do so as time continues on. Please know that our prayers are with you at this time. Leona and Gene "Chipper" Hoover
Clint Brass	Dear Susan, This is Clint Brass, your former colleague from CRS in DC. Steve Rutkus shared the news. I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. I'm sending good vibes and a hug your way. Clint
Elaine Gotfryd Noonan	Dear Elaine and family, I will always remember with the greatest love the amazing dinner Joe had cooked (pasta) when I visited you when you lived here in Illinois. Love was certainly in the food that was prepared and I could see what a wonderful husband Joe is, too. What a treasure to always have with you! Joe is certainly "one more angel in heaven" and will live on through you, your daughters and the rest of your family. Please know that prayers and friendship are always here just a phone call away. Very sincerely, Elaine, Dianna, Joseph and Christopher
Gloria and Richard Lawrence	Elaine and Family: Joe stepped up when Clubvette needed a treasurer and then a President. What a great guy! Always wanting to help, giving advice and sharing his knowledge with others. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Gloria and Dick Lawrence
Tom Summers	My prayers are with the family. I went to school with Joe at Leewood and East Bank and we were friends at that time. Rest in peace my friend and may God Bless your family.
The Widmans	Elaine, Amy and Susan, We are saddened by the news that you have lost Joe. He was alive every minute; curious, demanding, compassionate, a critical thinker - in short a real man. You will miss him but you and everyone he touched is better for it. We offer our condolences. Much love - your old neighbors, The Widmans
Anita Wilson Washington	I graduated East Bank High with Joe and always remember him as a kind young man - always with a smile. My deepest sympathies for your lose. Times ahead will be difficult. Words cannot take away the pain. I will pray for the peace and comfort only God can give you now and in the days ahead. God bless, Anita
Judi Rose	I am in the Discovery Sunday School class with David and Sybil at First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. We have been thinking of your family since David and Sybil told us of Mr. Navarro's illness. You have our sincere sympathy. Please know that you and your whole family are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Emmitte "Zeke" Riser	Joe and I graduated from East Bank High School together. What I remember most about him was his upbeat personality and that he always had a smile for you. He was a good kid and a friend to so many of us. I am deeply saddened by your loss and I will always remember him and our fun times. May God bless and comfort you.
Dennis Jordan	My deepest condolences go out to Joe's family. We had several years together at Linwood and I respected him. He will truly be missed. God Bless and Comfort you.
Margaret Reed	It was a pleasure to have worked with Joe at Linwood.He was a smart person and had done alot for Linwood.He will be missed.My prayers go out to you and your family in your time of need.
Leggett & Platt-Oxford, MA	All of us at Leggett & Platt in Oxford, Ma send our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time. Joe was such a wonderful person and will truely be missed by all.
Steve Rutkus	To the Navarro family: While she worked with us at the Library of Congress, Susan often spoke affectionately of her father and his special place in the Navarro family. May you all be comforted by the memories of his love for you and by a faith that you will see him again someday.

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