Joseph H. Dirden Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph H. Dirden, 74, of Cape Girardeau went home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at The Lutheran Home. He was born October 7, 1946 in Cape Girardeau to Elbert and Geneva Rhodes Dirden. He and Linda Hedgecorth were married May 28, 1977 at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Joe was a graduate of Delta High School and received a Bachelors in Education from Southeast Missouri State University. He was passionate about his work as a commercial truck salesman at Coad Chevrolet. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau where he sang in the church choir. He was committed to serving the Lord. Joe loved his dogs and loved to drive, especially, Sunday afternoons. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Linda Dirden of Cape Girardeau ; two children from a previous marriage, Alicia King of Whitewater, Missouri and Neil (Jennifer) Dirden of Westminster, Colorado; two children with Linda, Wendy (Brent) Graviett of Cape Girardeau and Bruce (Teem) Dirden of Honolulu, Hawaii; and seven grandchildren, Courtney King, Colin King, Tommy Dirden, Amelia Graviett, Leo Dirden, Ella Graviett and Pavanna Dirden. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Rudolph officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Humane Society of Southeast Missouri or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph H. Dirden

October 7, 1946 - October 28, 2020