Mr. J.O. “Joe” Antley

April 28, 2028 - December 18, 2007

Mr. J. O. ?Joe? AntleyKilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe, LAFuneral services for Mr. J. O. ?Joe? Antley, 79 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 21, 2007 at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Shane Warren, Pastor L. C. Ashbrook and Pastor Otis Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Aulds Chapel Cemetery near Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.Mr. Antley was born April 28, 1928 in Point, LA and passed away December 18, 2007 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by parents, Hoody and Ella Mae Antley, sisters, Olene Conroy, Bea Carter, brother, Mitchell Antley. Joe with his brother Mitch formed Mitchell?s Body Shop in the early 1950?s. Later he branched out and founded Antley Body Works, Antley Pools, and West Monroe Travel Agency. What a wonderful life he lived. Joe learned to fly and became a licensed pilot and helped form the local Civil Air Patrol Squadron. Joe was always there for his church, neighbors, and community, serving in the West Monroe Auxiliary Police Department for 20 years. Along with Polly, his wife, they took many adventurous vacations, one time around the world. She was always by his side through out his illness. One of Joe?s passions in life was his missionary trips to build churches and lead people to Christ. Theses included construction projects in the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pauline Antley, 2 sons, Butch Elmore and wife Donna, Phillip Elmore and wife Cathy; step-son, Kevin Barnes and wife Darlene; daughter, Shea Lockridge; grandchildren; Brad Elmore, Devin Elmore, Holten Elmore, Ben Elmore, Daniel Elmore, Dustin Barnes, Daniel Barnes, Derek Barnes, Meredith Barnes, Cody Lockridge and great-grandchild, Cailyn Elmore.Pallbearers will be John Ashbrook, Glen Frost, Dustin Barnes, Daniel Barnes, Derek Barnes, Cody Lockridge, Ben Elmore and Daniel Elmore.Honorary pallbearers will be Toy Humphreys, Gary Reno, and Benny StansburyVisitation will be held Thursday, December 20, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

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All of us have made mistakes. Some, like myself, have made more than others. I think I knew Joe Antley quite well. For the previous writer to use this forum for thier personal grievance is beyond poor taste. Joe is gone. The only person hurt by their writings are Deborah and Joe's wonderful wife. I know that it hurt Joe very much not to have had a relationship with Deborah. To have developed and maintained such a relationsip would only have hurt Deborah and her parents. I know not who would write such a hateful thing in a condolence column, but I think it will be you who will answer to our lord. With your tongue, you have hurt the ones who have no fault in this long forgotten mistake. Joe's family forgave him decades ago and Deborah was raised by wonderful and loving parents. Why after all of these years anyone would want to publicize these facts. Everyone has opinions but I am more entitled than most to say what I think about Joe. I was raised by a very wonderful man and have a wife, like Joe's that is far better than I deserve. For the past 30 years, Joe has know the lord and has worked tirelessly for Christ and his church. I hope the lord forgave Joe for the mistakes he made early in his life. As I stated, I have a right to say what I think about Joe. I am his son. He did not raise me, but I stayed in touch with him his whole life. If you have something bad to say about Joe, say it to my face. Phillip Antley Elmore 1215 Finks Hideaway Road Monroe, LA

About JO ANTLEYHe had a daughter through an affair he had in June of 1962. Of that affair, on March 8, 1963, Deborah Kay Mecom was born to Clemmie Lee Mecom. Being a loving man and husband, Clemmie's husband, Leory raised Deborah as his very own. JO Antley knew the situation and made it his decision to not pursue a relationship with his daughter, Deborah. He claims to be Christian, but did not walk a Christian lifestyle. This man is now answering for his sins and wrong doings to the Lord. The Lord who knew all along about Deborah. It was his most intense loss to not have really known Deborah or her 2 gorgeous daughters. Thank God that his plan was for Deborah to be born. She is a ray of sunshine unto every person she meets. She's good. She's successful. She's loved more than anyone on earth. Without JO Antley. I'm sure she was better off. Not a thing did he give to his love child. But, love is what she is....what she beams. No thanks to JO Antley....Deborah will live a long, healthy, wonderful life knowing her only father. Leroy Mecom. A TRUE Hero. Her Daddy. √Ç¬†√Ç¬†√Ç¬†√Ç¬†√Ç¬†√Ç¬†

I COUNT IT AN HONOR TO HAVE BEEN A FRIEND OF JOE'S. HE WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO ME. THE MANY LIVES HE TOUCHED IS TRULY A LEGACY HE HAS LEFT BEHIND. JOE IS NOT IN PAIN ANYMORE, AND HE HAS ALREADY HEARD WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT! ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE HOME. THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR HOME, WE TRULY ARE JUST PASSING THROUGH. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY. FOR THOSE OF US THAT KNOW JESUS AS OUR PERSONAL SAVIOR, WE KNOW THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN. UNTIL THEN, KNOW THAT JOE IS HAVING ONE BIG REUNION WITH THOSE THAT WENT BEFORE HIM. POLLY I LOVE YOU. √Ç¬†√Ç¬†RUTHIE FORD

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The Family of Faith at First Baptist Church in Sterlington are praying for your family during this time of sorrow.Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.In Christ Mollie SuttonPrayer Ministry318 665 2126

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