Joseph Bannon Jr., 58, Warsaw, passed away at 6:50 a.m. March 3, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Sept. 16, 1956, in Marion, to Joseph Sr. and Darlene Hoggatt Bannon. On July 7, 1979, in Oceanside, Calif., he married Susan Weaver, his wife of 35 years, who survives in Warsaw. A resident of Warsaw since 1993, he worked as a truck driver for Metzger and Sons Trucking Company, and also worked for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a dog handler and military police. He always believed once a Marine, always a Marine, “Semper Fi.” He had a true passion for life and adventure. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being a prankster. He was a big teddy bear who was a fun loving flirt. He had several nicknames, including “Daddy Go.” He had a boisterous laugh that everyone could hear. He loved all of his daughters’ friends, treating them like they were his own kids. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, traveling, bowling, golfing and fishing. He also was a big fan of NASCAR, especially Tony Stewart, and also the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially The Iron Curtain of 1979. Also surviving are two daughters, Carolyn (and spouse Shayne) Bannon-Smith, Oil City, La., and Cassandra Bannon, Warsaw; his adopted son, Scott Howell, Lafontaine; five grandchildren: A.J., Dakota, Brayden, Logan and Autumn; four sisters: Teresa Helm, Warsaw; Tammy Holler and Clara Thomas, both of Hartsville, Tenn.; and Debbie Taylor, Villa Rica, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Dan Cox officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1196, Warsaw. Burial will be at a later date. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw, IN 46581-1906. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
