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stevieray · 10-12-2022, 07:26 AM

Joe called me yesterday and asked to me post about what is going on.

If you haven't heard, he has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.

Talk about a rock. Guy survives his heart attack, then loses his wife, and now this? It's incredible to me how strong he is...I mean, can you imagine?

They have given him a pain blocker that he says is working well, though he has trouble eating. He had a port installed for chemo.

He is in incredibly good spirits, even though he admitted to me he's tired, he wants to finish the race shining the Light of the Lord to others. He's at peace and I'm proud of how he has handled ALL of this with so much grace.

Please pray for mercy if you would be so kind. He didn't ask me to start this thread so people could feel sorry for him, he asked me because he wanted you all to know that the headstone finally was set in place, he just wasn't up to doing it ( in hospital today), and I don't blame him.

I'd like to thank everyone who donated to this cause. Joe is a special guy a and all those bashes made more than good times, they made lifelong friends. I'll forever be grateful to have known him & Kathy.

Be good to those you love.

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MOD EDIT: Here's a little more detail on Joe's new work:

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

God granted me seeing my 60th birthday yesterday and hopefully I'll have the opportunity to see some of you yet.

I also want to tell a little more about our new ministry and will do so.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE.

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Originally Posted by cmh6476

On March 12, 2023, Joey (Jammin’ Joe) Dale Tracy of Saint Joseph, MO passed away at the age of 60 in his home, surrounded by family.

Joe was born on December 26, 1962, in St. Joseph, MO to Larry and Sondra (Clark) Tracy. He graduated from Benton High School in 1981. On November 29, 1985, while working together at the Thrifty Nickel, he married Kathy Beth Russell. Joe and Kathy went on to own and operate the St. Joseph AD-Venture direct mail publication for 26 years and Pyro Joe’s Fireworks for 12 years.

Joe rededicated his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in 2019. He and Kathy had daily prayer and bible study together.

Joe was passionate about many things in life – Jesus Christ, Music, Football, Fireworks, and good food. Many knew him as “Jammin’ Joe,” “NZoner” from ChiefsPlanet.com, or “Pyro Joe.”

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Sondra, and wife, Kathy. He is survived by his father Larry, stepmother Patty, brother Kevin (Theresa), nephews Brad and Ian, nieces Shannon and Alyssa, several cousins, and two fur-babies Oscar & Sadie.

Farewell Services & Public Livestream will be held on Thursday, March 16th at 1:00 pm at the Grace Calvary Chapel – 5103 S. 50th St., St. Joseph, MO. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, Joe requests donations to his recently established foundation L.O.S.S. (Loss of Spouse Sanctuary). The sanctuary will assist other widows and widowers along their grief journey. More information about L.O.S.S. can be found at LossOfSpouse.org. Donations may be made via the website. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

https://www.meierhoffer.com/obituari...#/obituaryInfo

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Originally Posted by DaFace

There's a recording up on the site in case anyone missed the live stream.

https://livestream.com/gracelivefeed...deos/235451586

The video he recorded that starts at about 44:30 is worth a watch if nothing else.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-18-2022, 11:18 AM

I've never met Nzoner, but this many people can't be wrong. I am so terribly sorry for all the tribulations you've had to endure.

BIG_DADDY · 10-19-2022, 08:26 AM

Oh man, I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much at such an early age. You're truly an inspiration to me that I will never forget. God bless you and please don't hesitate to PM me if you need anything.

**loochy** · 10-20-2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I've never met Nzoner, but this many people can't be wrong. I am so terribly sorry for all the tribulations you've had to endure.

He invited a bunch of internet website weirdos over to his house for a night of drinking. He has to be a great guy.

stumppy · 10-20-2022, 01:40 PM

Damn, just now seen this.

Never met Nzoner just wanted to say hang in there, I'll be thinking about you.

**Donger** · 10-20-2022, 02:37 PM

Just seeing this now. This is absolutely awful. I'll be pulling for you, Nzoner.

**Buehler445** · 10-20-2022, 10:44 PM

Much love Joe. Here’s to many more good days.

booger · 10-21-2022, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

Good afternoon all and thank you for the prayers and thoughts.Today is the best day I've had in awhile so wanted to hop on here while the going was good.

I've told my pastor and other friends that after this recent diagnosis I'm officially drooping the E from my name and adding a B instead.For those that don't know this story you can search Job in the Bible and read a quite amazing story.

As Stevie said my spirit is good and I know that's because I have a future hope,you see my take is either way this goes I'M GETTING HEALED,either this side of heaven(with an amazing testimony) or in heaven with my Savior where there will be no more tears of sorrow,no pain and we will know all as we've been known.ALL PROMISES from God's Word.

If it's the latter I just can just hear my dear wife."You already?"
"yes dear and now you get to put up with me for eternity."

Just a little Nzoner humor there.

Anyhow BIG THANKS again to those of you who donated to Mrs Nzoner's fund which every dime went towards our headstone(which I think turned out amazing) and the reason the Chiefs Planet tribute is on the back.

Lord willing maybe we can have a mellow BASH if someone wants to work on that as it'd be great to see everyone.

God Bless each and all and please remember if you don't know Christ as your personal Savior,I speak from experience when I say He is for real and totally changed my life and can change yours.And please I realize I've had 20 straight months of death and close calls and the like but I'm still here shouting Jesus Is Lord from the rooftops and by His grace will do so until my last breath. God has a plan for each of us and sometimes I wonder if mine wasn't to meet a bunch of hooligan friends like I was and to be radically changed by Jesus so that His light may shine through me to give others hope.

DON'T SHINE SO OTHERS CAN SEE YOU....SHINE SO THAT THROUGH YOU OTHERS CAN SEE HIM

Headstone looks great!

Read this several days ago and have had trouble finding the words. I’m sure I’m not the only one. I thought of Job as well brother! One of my first thoughts about how you have had to overcome so much these past couple years. A person can only try to put themselves in another’s shoes during these different battles people face. I think I would probably crumble. Just your post above that I quoted, your response, is powerful man. Just by being yourself a person can inspire by simply sharing their faith and leading by example. I’m very sorry for the latest battle you’re facing. When you have any down/trying moments through this remind yourself how many people you are helping with your faith in Christ.

God Bless you brother!

**The Bad Guy** · 10-21-2022, 10:36 PM

Pulling for Joe. What a tough SOB he is to deal with all he's dealt with. I'll keep him in my thoughts. Headstone came out great - this place really comes together for members.

KChiefs1 · 10-22-2022, 08:42 PM

Prayers to Nzoner.

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**FRCDFED** · 10-23-2022, 08:23 PM

Prayers to you brother! Keep up the fight!

**bevischief** · 10-23-2022, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

He invited a bunch of internet website weirdos over to his house for a night of drinking. He has to be a great guy.

Really, you decided to go there....

rico · 10-25-2022, 05:00 AM

You the man, Nzoner.

htismaqe · 10-25-2022, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Pulling for Joe. What a tough SOB he is to deal with all he's dealt with. I'll keep him in my thoughts. Headstone came out great - this place really comes together for members.

What up, Frank?

Pepe Silvia · 10-25-2022, 08:52 PM

Nzoner doesn’t know me very well but I send him my best wishes.

Al Bundy · 10-26-2022, 08:33 AM

I bought fireworks from Zoner 10 years ago or so, really nice guy. Here is to many more healthy years on this earth for you Joe.

10-18-2022, 11:18 AM	#106
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! 'Hamas' Jenkins's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006	I've never met Nzoner, but this many people can't be wrong. I am so terribly sorry for all the tribulations you've had to endure.
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10-19-2022, 08:26 AM	#107
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas	Oh man, I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much at such an early age. You're truly an inspiration to me that I will never forget. God bless you and please don't hesitate to PM me if you need anything. Last edited by BIG_DADDY; 10-20-2022 at 03:55 PM..
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10-20-2022, 01:40 PM	#109
stumppy New and Improved stumppy's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo.	Damn, just now seen this. Never met Nzoner just wanted to say hang in there, I'll be thinking about you.
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10-20-2022, 02:37 PM	#110
Donger "Think BOOM!" Donger's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W	Just seeing this now. This is absolutely awful. I'll be pulling for you, Nzoner.
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10-20-2022, 10:44 PM	#111
Buehler445 Supporter Buehler445's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS	Much love Joe. Here’s to many more good days.
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10-21-2022, 10:36 PM	#113
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli The Bad Guy's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana	Pulling for Joe. What a tough SOB he is to deal with all he's dealt with. I'll keep him in my thoughts. Headstone came out great - this place really comes together for members.
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10-22-2022, 08:42 PM	#114
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! KChiefs1's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri	Prayers to Nzoner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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10-23-2022, 08:23 PM	#115
FRCDFED Line'em up FRCDFED's Avatar Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there	Prayers to you brother! Keep up the fight!
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10-25-2022, 05:00 AM	#117
rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! rico's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI	You the man, Nzoner.
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10-25-2022, 08:52 PM	#119
Pepe Silvia MVP Pepe Silvia's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2012	Nzoner doesn’t know me very well but I send him my best wishes.
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10-26-2022, 08:33 AM	#120
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Al Bundy's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park	I bought fireworks from Zoner 10 years ago or so, really nice guy. Here is to many more healthy years on this earth for you Joe.
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