John Austin "Joe" Tracy Mr.
June 27, 1942 ~ March 26, 2016
Born in:
Rochester, New York
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, Georgia
John (Joe) Austin Tracy was born on June 27, 1942 in Rochester, New York and died on March 26, 2016 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He met his loving wife, Donna in Atlanta and they married on October 30, 2004 on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. Joe was pre-deceased by his mother, Elizabeth Ashley Stephens and his father, John Woodrow Tracy. In addition to his wife, Donna, Joe is survived by his two sisters, Jeanette (Bill) Miller of Woodstock, GA and Beverly (Jimmy, deceased) Flynt of Niceville FL, son, Eric John Tracy of Canton, GA, step daughter, Elizabeth Michele Phillips of Duluth, step son, Christopher Yearian of Atlanta, granddaughter, Erica Tracy of Statesboro, niece, Cathy (Brian) Batterton of Marietta, nephews, Chris (Charity) Miller of Holly Springs, GA., Patrick Flynt of Niceville, FL and Michael (Laura) Flynt of Granite Bay, CA. At age eighteen, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force serving as a flight medic at Aviano Air Base, Italy. His adventures in Europe during this period of his life made for many lively tales. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he returned to the Atlanta area and started his own retail service station business, owning and operating several stations in Atlanta and working as a skilled auto mechanic. He retired in 2006 and kept busy with his gardening, watching Georgia Bulldog football, Nascar Races and travelling worldwide with his wife and siblings. Joe tended to his garden and his backyard flora like he tended to his family, with love, tenderness and generosity, never failing to produce an abundance of summer vegetables for distribution to friends and family. Joe had hundreds of long-time friends who loved his quick wit, his humor, and his loyalty. He leaves behind a legacy of patriotism, honor, traditional values, and love of Country. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.
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Donna, family and friends, our thoughts and prayers for Joe, for his family and his friends at this sad time, Joe always made me laugh with his quick wit and will be missed
Donna. My deepest sympathy. As I keep you and your familiy in my prayers. I will always remember our yankee thinking and responses in our conversations. About issues and life in general.
May God give you strength and surround you with his ever lasting light and mercy during this difficult time..
Donna, We will miss Joe with you. Joe was a great neighbor who always had time to lend a hand, tell a great story, grow the prettiest Pyracantha in the neighborhood, adopt cats, grow and share vegetables, and was an all-around great guy. He will be missed in Pendleton Park. Our love and sincere condolences to you, Donna.
My condolences for the death of Joe. May he rest in peace!
Donna,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. It was quite shocking to hear the news. We pray you are comforted in knowing joe us at peace.
Lynne Zack and Del Schlee
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I want to leave some comforting thoughts at Rev. 21: 4–soon we’ll look forward to a day when there won’t be any pain or mourning. I hope that you find this scripture comforting.
RIP my buddy, you were a great man and great friend.
Dear Donna,
Joe was a lovely man. I’m sorry I can’t be with you Saturday to honor him and support you. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers
Many Hugs
Donna,
Deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna, we are so sorry to hear about Joe’s death. He was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you.