of Conway, AR
March 25, 1947 - March 15, 2023
William (Joe) Joseph Grummer was born March 25, 1947 to Andrew and Bonnie (Wilcox) Grummer in Morrilton, Arkansas. Joe attended St. Joseph Catholic School 1st -12th grade, where he played basketball. While he attended college at State College of Arkansas, now known as UCA, he put himself through college by working part time at Kroger after school hours and delivered newspapers for the Log Cabin Democrat before going to school. Prior to Joe getting married to Clara, his family raised Black Angus Cattle. On August 10 1968, Joe married Clara Mae Atchley, his High School sweetheart.
Joe was one of a kind! He was a good husband and my best friend. We were married 54 years and did everything together, including building Harlan Mobile Home Park in 1972. At that time, we lived in St. Louis, MO and Joe taught business education, but we moved back to Arkansas to start a new chapter in our lives and it was the best decision we made.
Joe taught Business Education for over thirty years and retired in 2011. Joe and Clara loved sports, especially watching the Arkansas Razorbacks play and going to Southland and Oaklawn. Joe was a ''go-getter'' and ''worked'' hard. He was soft-spoken and you never heard him speak a bad word. Joe loved all animals, especially their dog, Bud.
Joe is survived by his wife, Clara (Atchley) Grummer and brother, Ed (Sue) Grummer and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Wally Grummer.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice and Intrepid Healthcare for their loving care, especially Tyler and Tammy.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Faulkner County Animal Shelter or any animal rescue of your choice.
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13 Condolence(s)
Jo Grummer
Monday, April 10, 2023
Joe was a very special person. I never heard him say a discouraging word. He loved his wife dearly and did everything he could to support and show her love. I was always impressed with his quiet, gentle manner. I know many people will feel his loss.
Doug and Debbie Mullins
Friday, March 24, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joes passing .
Joe and Clara have been the best landlords anyone could hope for. Clara, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. If there is anything we can do please reach out .
Doug and Debbie Mullins
Richard Rystrom
Thursday, March 23, 2023
I didn't know Joe but I heard so much about him from his family. I know he will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Crystal Williams
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Clara. Our hearts, mine, Deb and Doug’s are broken for you and your family. You are all in our prayers.
Helen Tucker-Bajorek
Thursday, March 23, 2023
We are so sorry aunt Clara for your loss. I know uncle Joe is beside you watching over you every minute every day. When you feel a gentle touch and no one is in the room you know thats uncle Joe helping to guide and give you strength. Great memories growing up visiting you all. Continued Prays for comfort and healing for you. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Laverne Jones
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Condolences to the family and uplifting you guys in prayer. I worked with Joe several years at Sylvan Hills High School. He was A kind, soft spoken man who was a pleasure to work with. God bless the entire family and keep those precious memories in your heart.
Annette Enderlin
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Marilyn Schultz
Saturday, March 18, 2023
My prayers and sympathy to to his family. He was always such a kind and gentle soul .
John Jordan
Saturday, March 18, 2023
We lost a great member in Billy Joe. He was an awesome classmate and an awesome ball player
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Billie Ward
Friday, March 17, 2023
I will always remember our wonderful visits to Arkansas and seeing all the cousins, aunts and uncles. I will always remember your sweet smile. Tell all the
family in Heaven hello from Texas. Love to your sweet family. You will be missed.
Rex & Debby Saddler
Friday, March 17, 2023
We were very sorry to hear that Joe passed away. I always enjoyed when he came into our office to discuss his insurance business and that he always made us feel that he so trusted us to take care of it for him and Clara. He was super smart with about any subject we discussed and we did discuss much more than just the subject of insurance. He will be missed greatly and remembered always by us. Our prayers and thoughts are for Clara and all of Joe's family left grieving. God Bless you all and RIP JOE.
Ed Grummer
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Love You Forever Joe. We will talk later. Hug Dad, Mom, Paul and Wally for me.
Darrell and Linda grady
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Joe was a good brother-in-law. He was in our family for 60 years. I was 5 when Clara and joe started dating. He always took time when we were small, to play games with us on rainy sunday afternoons and would bring my twin and I doublemint gum. He was ahead of his time on that, later doublemint made a commercial with twins and that gum. Joe and Clara would make sure we went to see fireworks. He loved to play jokes on the family. He loved to see our reactions. He loved my moms carrot salad and she knew it and would have it when we all got together. He was kind and soft spoken. We will miss him! Love his sister-in-law. Linda