Joseph Hegwood, age 56

Lost to gun violence on February 9, 2018 in Gary, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Joey / Joe
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 Joyful, funny, sharing, and spiritual.
  • Occupation:
    1 Retired
    1 musician
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 Hanna Elementary, Elmhurst Jr. High School and Graduate from Southside
    1 Southside High Sch.
    1 Fort Wayne, IN.
  • Comments:
    2 He will be missed. May God of comfort be with your family.
    1 My brother, forever loved, forever missed
    1 Only God almighty is powerful enough to help our broken hearts and broken world.
    1 To lose you through violence is like a dream that I wish to God was not true!
    1 It's so diffult accepting that you are gone, my dear brother!
    1 Brother I miss you, the laughter we shared, the up's-downs. I love you, Joey!
    1 It's been a year since you have been gone. Yet the pain in my heart lingers on. forever loved
    1 i just got back to Indiana and I wish I could hear, see face and just hug you!
    1 Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven brother😭
    1 Happy New Year's in heaven brother. I miss you!
    1 Here's to another year without you! I miss your laughter, and spirit!
    1 I wish I'd more time with, I miss you Bro!

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