We note with sadness the passing of long-time WCGS member Joseph LARUE of Laneville, Texas. Joe has been a researcher of families in Wood County and has relatives in Wood County and in the WCGS. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
Joseph Dean LaRue
December 14, 1938 – September 16, 2010
Funeral services for Joseph Dean LaRue, 71, of Laneville, were held
2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home 
with Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. Interment followed at Laneville Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson.
Mr. LaRue died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 14, 1938, in Paris, Texas and had been living in Laneville since 1987. He worked as a mechanical engineer and was owner of Heritage Construction.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; granddaughter, >Devin Newman; and brother, James LaRue.
Survivors include: wife of 34 years, Patsye Moore LaRue; son, Stacy Little of Laneville; three daughters, Kecia LaRue Helms and husband Paul, Carrie LaRue Cox and husband Michael and Deneen LaRue Whitaker and husband David, all of Paris; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Stacy Little, Cody Walters, Twaine Walters, Zack Philpot, Blake Crews and Hayden McGee.
Condolences may be made at http://www.crawfordacrim.com.
Obituary information Provided By:
Crawford – A. Crim Funeral Home
1414 South Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652
http://www.crawfordacrim.com
Truly a sad loss. I have corresponded with Joe many times in recent years, although I never had the good fortune to meet him. He took the initiative quite a few times to respond to queries I posted, generously offering his time and information. He was passionate about family history. He blessed my life immensely. I hope I enriched his half as much.
Ron Schell
Owasso, OK