Joseph E. Wylie
February 5, 1939 ~ March 6, 2012
Joseph E. Wylie, 73, Mooresville, died March 6, 2012, in his residence. Mr. Wylie was born February 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, to the late Elmer and Marjorie (Averitt) Wylie.
He attended Washington High School in Indianapolis and proudly served in the United States Navy. Mr. Wylie worked for 39 years for the Allison Division of General Motors, retiring in 2000. He was an active and devoted member of Heritage Christian Church in Mooresville, where he had served as an elder. In addition, Mr. Wylie was an avid golfer and played on the General Motors golf league. He also enjoyed bowling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John Wylie, Daniel Wylie, and Rose Ann Coffee.
Survivors include his wife, Carol (Copsy) Wylie, to whom he was united in marriage May 19, 1961; sons, Jeffrey Wylie of Indianapolis, Phillip Wylie of Camby, and Douglas Wylie (Tabitha) of Indianapolis; daughter, Jill Pruitt (Darrell) of Brooklyn; brother, Paul Wylie of Greenwood; sister, Marcia McCracken of Indianapolis; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2012. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to sign the online guest registry or to share a favorite memory.
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Joe was a very good friend ,and brother in Christ, and we enjoyed serving the Lord with him and Carol over 30 years. So glad Joe you are now able to sing in the big choir, and are not suffering any more. Our sympathy goes out to Carol and family. Love In Christ; Ray & Pat
Connie called yesterday to tell me Joe had passed away, I remember the good times we and the Copsey families had. My sorrow is deep felt and I know that Joe is with his Lord now Rosalie & Ken Haddle
Thank you Ray and Pat for all you have done to help out the family. God Bless!
Oh Joe Joe you will be missed. One of the best huggers around. What a blessing you and your family have been to me. May God be with you all during this time of loss. We do miss our loved ones who reach the Gates before us, but there is comfort in knowing where they are and that they are truly free God bless – Greg and Tammy Cash
We’ll miss you Uncle Joe…I’ll miss the way you used to call me your favorite and the way you teased me all the time…Love you with all my heart…R.I.P.Uncle Joe
I love you grandpa and you will always be in my thoughts.I will miss you.
you were born a child of god…but you died an angel! we all love you and will see you again someday
Carol and your family are in my prayers..Joe was a wonderful man and Christain, it was an honor and pleasure to have known him.. God Bless you all and be with you.