6. | Levitt, Joel Nelson (2.Helen2, 1.Callie1) was born on 1 Aug 1950 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2016 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 26 Feb 2016 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: LEVI.J003
- _FGRAVE: 158230965
- Military Service: Career Airman, United States Air Force
- Military Service: Persian Gulf War, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force
- Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Air Force
- Funeral: 26 Feb 2016, St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, Greenwood Village, Colorado
Notes:
Joel Nelson Levitt, age 65 years, 6 months, and 12 days, of 428 South Williams Street, Denver, Colorado, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at his home.
Joel was born August 1, 1950, at home in rural Sailor Springs, Illinois, and was delivered by his great uncle, Dr. John Shore. His parents were M.D. (Doyle) and Helen Levitt.
He married Judy Purrier on March 1, 1978, and they were married until 2005. They have a daughter, Joellen Levitt, and a son, Joshua Levitt.
Joel attended Sailor Springs Grade School and graduated from Clay City High School in 1968 and then joined the service. Joel retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he made a career of serving his country. He then worked for the State of Colorado with the Disabled Veterans, helped form a new American Legion Post, and was a Republican Precinct Committeeman. Joel had been baptized at the Sailor Springs Christian Church.
He is survived by his children: Joellen Levitt and Joshua Levitt, both of Denver, Colorado; sisters: Cheryl (Wesley) Miller of Flora and Ceal (Barry) Huff of Spring Hill, Florida; brothers: Tom (Diane) Levitt of Sailor Springs and Burcham Levitt of Hudson, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
A funeral service for Joel Levitt will be Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, with military honors.
Joel will be remembered as a loving father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and neighbor, but most importantly he will be remembered as a devoted child of God. He lived out his faith.
Buried:
Plot: Section 29, Site 147
Joel married Purrier, Judy on 1 Mar 1978. Judy died in 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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