Joseph Quentin Stringer A Wonderful Life Filled with Friends and Family Loving, Kind, Grandfather, Dad, Husband, or Mentor, Brother and Son, Joseph Stringer was taken suddenly from his family, Monday August 22, 2022. Joe was born February 6, 1973. He was just 49 years old when he died in Phoenix, Arizona. Joe, as the seventh child and fifth son, is survivedContinue Reading
Joseph Quentin Stringer
A Wonderful Life Filled with Friends and Family
Loving, Kind, Grandfather, Dad, Husband, or Mentor, Brother and Son, Joseph Stringer was taken suddenly from his family, Monday August 22, 2022. Joe was born February 6, 1973. He was just 49 years old when he died in Phoenix, Arizona. Joe, as the seventh child and fifth son, is survived by his mother, Darlene Stringer of Bolivar and his wife of 16 years, Penny Stringer-Morris of Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by a large family of his own choosing; his daughters, Renee Corbett-Mercer and her wife Wendy of Norris City, IL, and Brandi Corbett of Casa Grande, AZ and her fiancé Edward Gonzalez, as well as his son, Shawn Corbett Jr. and his fiancé Hayley Ramirez of Norris City, IL. Joe adored his grandchildren, Sonja, Jenna, Chey, Ola, Trevor, Fredrick, Bili Jean all of Norris City, IL; all of whom will miss him deeply.
His surviving siblings include Lorena & Ricardo Rodriguez of Phoenix, AZ; James & Roberta Stringer of Collins, MO; Colleen & Ken Knight of Willard, MO; Ira & Pam Stringer of Fair Play, MO; Aaron & Johnna Stringer of Galena, KS; and sister-in-law Patty Stringer of Surprise, AZ. His numerous nieces and nephews survive knowing how he loved to regale them with never-ending stories, humor and advice.
He is preceded in death by his loving father Stanford Stringer, oldest brother Shelton Stringer, and littlest angel nephew Donnie Wayne Knight.
During his life, Joe was saved by his Lord on March 5, 1986, and joined Goodson Missionary Baptist Church in Goodson, MO. Joe graduated from Bolivar High School in 1992, and from Missouri State University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He was a lifelong learner and counselor to many kids and young adults, which he considered his family. And it was Family that introduced him to the love of his live, Penny Morris in 1977 when they were both only children. Penny’s mom, Joan Morris and Joe’s uncle, David Stringer married and created an instant extended family. Penny and Joe spent many summers together with cousins, friends and loved ones for the next 10 years. They were cousins-in-law and became best friends in life. Moving from Missouri to Oklahoma and Indiana, young love and children, and broken marriages caused their lives to have divergent paths for many years.
Joe and Penny were brought back together through a chance reconnection via email, after 17 years of separation. With the return of long-lost family memories and the reawakening of a strong friendship, Joe chose to be a loving family leader for his new wife and step kids on July 13, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ.
Joe and Penny married on a hot summer day in his sister’s backyard. This party was just the beginning of a unique journey of happiness melding family, friends, and children of family and friends. Joe was happiest when spending time with his chosen family.
Anyone who knew Joe, knows storytelling, counseling others, and bestowing his brilliant, yet critical thoughts, on a vast variety of subjects, brought him joy. He was an open-minded, vocal advocate of legal and human rights. He enjoyed studying diverse viewpoints and some, perhaps not all, of his readers will miss his opinions and posts on social media.
Joe used his talent of communication to develop creative training programs that will be used by future generations. He started his career in Instructional Design as a part-time instructor for his sister’s newly founded training company. This prompted his move from Missouri to Arizona in 1997. It was his first of many steps in becoming a versatile developer of online training in a number of different industries spanning from aviation, healthcare, family care, and solar energy. He was the Senior Training Specialist of First Solar based in Tempe, Arizona. Joe loved finding new ways to relay messages. He loved to turn phrases, write instructions and then ascertain if learning occurred. He loved teaching. Most of his family, if not all, will say they learned a lot and will continue to learn, in his memory.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, August 29, 2022, at Pitts Chapel with Elder’s Kenny Mallard and Dallas Stockdale officiating. Burial will follow at Goodson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm before the service. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Joe was the type of friend that would drive over one hundred miles one way to help his buddy whose car broke down in the middle of the Arizona desert…on a Friday evening…only to find out the car could not be fixed right then and there. So, Joe drove his friend (me of course) home (well over a hundred miles again, and now around 2AMish) only to pick him up the following day, once again drive over a hundred miles to fix the car.
Through the ebbs and flows of our friendship, we spent many hours laughing, arguing, and having many adventures. As we got older, Joe settled down to being a family man. He seemed to thrive off being surrounded by people and loved to entertain his guests and friends with extended conversation. Joe was more like family than a friend, time could pass, and picking up where we had left off was no issue. There are many stories I could tell of our adventures, but I think I will selfishly keep them to myself for the time being as I mourn the loss of my friend, my buddy, and my brother.
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Joe will be greatly missed by all..
left a message on August 28, 2022:
I will miss you and the endless hours of conversation you could always start. Thank you for always supporting me and loving the kids
left a message on August 26, 2022:
In memory of Joseph "Joe"
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Stringer, Jamie L DelGiudice lit a candle
left a message on August 26, 2022:
Joe was not only a colleague but also a true friend. Working with him was like working with a brother. His approach to life and work was always inspiring and his views were sometimes hilarious. He was a very proud husband and father and spoke often of his family. He loved what he did for a living and sharing with others his knowledge and on occasion a pearl or two. I will miss him and our long conversations over many topics of family and life. I wont say goodbye, just, see you later my friend. Penny and family you have my prayers during this time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on August 26, 2022:
Uncle Joe as we call him, always makes himself available to help us even though he too, has many tasks to attend to. He’s just a call away when we need guidance and he gives the best feedback when we ask him to check our work. In fact, it takes me hours and one time, days to revise a course. That’s how caring he is – he challenges us and wants us to be a better version of ourselves.
If not for him, I would not have been with the L&D team. He saw what I have in me that even I didn’t know I have – the ability to write and be an Instructional Designer like him. Prayers for him and his family during this time.
left a message on August 26, 2022:
Joe has been my inspiration and motivator in every way imaginable. He believed in my abilities, treated me comparatively, and made me feel as if my skills were on par with his (but we all know he is the standard and will always be!) I remember being nervous during my interview. I was tense, but when he started talking about programming, Adobe Creative Cloud stuff, his experiences in the academe, and the way he spoke to me with vibrance, it was reassuring, and he was one of those who made me look forward to working with NovaSource's L&D team knowing I could learn so much from a pro. I never met him in person (which the team here in the Philippines was looking forward to), but his guidance and our conversations on random calls when I needed help on something will be greatly missed.
It was an honor and a pleasure to have worked with you. You have had a significant impact on my professional career! Rest in paradise, Uncle Joe!
left a message on August 26, 2022:
Badet Torente -
It has been raining all day here in the Philippines. Heaven must be crying with us as we receive heartbreaking news that our dear Joe has passed. When it comes to ID (Instructional Design), Joe has been our go-to expert. All of us have learned a lot from his years of wisdom and experience, and we'll always remember the lessons he's given us. The opportunity to work with him is something I will always treasure. Condolences to his family.
left a message on August 26, 2022:
You were my light and my love I will miss you. This is not goodbye but see you again. I love you to the moon and back
left a message on August 26, 2022:
I known Joe for a long time, I was his manager at the state. His was a voice that couldn't be missed. I'm sorry that this happened.
left a message on August 26, 2022:
I worked with Joe at the DES and he was a smart and bright person. My condolences to his family and friends.
left a message on August 26, 2022:
Wonderful smart brother gone to school!
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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