Joseph Voorhees

Joseph J. Voorhees was born December 12, 1926, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Joseph J. and Cleo Whitford Voorhees. He was a journalist for the cosmetics industry. Mr. Voorhees was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict who lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas twenty years, moving from New York, New York. He loved theatre, was active in the Twin Lakes Playhouse, and directed some plays. He was an avid reader, a member of the Literacy Council, and volunteered at Baxter County Juvenile Services. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mountain Home. Joseph J. Voorhees passed away March 2, 2006, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 20 days. Survivors: Two sisters, Winona Scharr of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Francis Harrel of Gardnerville, Nevada; two nephews, Ray (Linda) Schaar and Larry Harrell; and niece, Kathy Hussman of Gardnerville, Nevada Preceded in Death by: His parents and one sister Funeral: A memorial service for Joseph Voorhees will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Alice Hurley officiating. Memorials: Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653 or the charity of your choice