He recalls asking his father about a man working on one of the horses and was told there were no vets in the area. He told his dad there would be someday and it would be him.

A graduate of Calhoun County High School, he served in the army during the Korean Conflict.

He completed his education at Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine after completing a degree in agriculture at WVU.

His first office was in a small building behind his home.

He made farm calls in the surrounding counties, traveling up to 70,000 miles a year.

He said he always enjoyed the people and always felt welcomed.

Joe has also served on many community committees.

While providing veterinary services to eight counties, Joe also maintained a herd of Hereford cattle.

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