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Aug 1st, 1950 - Feb 12th, 2016Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016, at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, CO
Interment: 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016, in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO, with military honors
Joel Nelson Levitt, age 65 years, 6 months, and 12 days, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at his home.
Joel was born August 1, 1950, at home in rural Sailor Springs, Illinois, and was delivered by his great uncle, Dr. John Shore. His parents were M.D. (Doyle) and Helen Levitt.
He married Judy Purrier on March 1, 1978, and they were married until 2005. They have a daughter, Joellen Levitt, and a son, Joshua Levitt.
Joel attended Sailor Springs Grade School and graduated from Clay City High School in 1968 and then joined the service. Joel retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he made a career of serving his country. He then worked for the State of Colorado with the Disabled Veterans, helped form a new American Legion Post, and was a Republican Precinct Committeeman. Joel had been baptized at the Sailor Springs Christian Church.
He is survived by his children: Joellen Levitt and Joshua Levitt, both of Denver, Colorado; sisters: Cheryl (Wesley) Miller of Flora and Ceal (Barry) Huff of Spring Hill, Florida; brothers: Tom (Diane) Levitt of Sailor Springs and Burcham Levitt of Hudson, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
A funeral service for Joel Levitt will be Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, with military honors.
Joel will be remembered as a loving father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and neighbor, but most importantly he will be remembered as a devoted child of God. He lived out his faith.
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Cheryl and Family: We are sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know y'all are in our prayers.
So sorry to see Joel's passing on Facebook.it has been many years,but you never forget the kids you grew up with. Please accept my condolences.
Cheryl and Family, so sorry to hear of Joel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in the passing of your brother !
So sorry for the loss in your family. Praying that God will wrap His arms of love and comfort around you. Hold on to your memories with a smile. God Bless
RIP Joel, thank you for your service to our country and to your fellow man. "Go rest high on that mountain Your work here on earth is done."
Cheryl and Family, So sorry to read of Joel's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl, I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you comfort and strength during this time of loss.
So sorry for to hear of your brother's passing, Cheryl. It sounds like he lived a good life and loved the Lord. I'm sure he was a blessing to many. Will be praying for you and your family.
Joel will be missed. His great sense of humor, his blaze of red hair, his fun loving attitude, his always there to help another, his contagious smile and love of others and God. With Sincere Sympathy to Joel's family
Cheryl So sorry to hear about Joel. May God give you comfort .
Sorry for your loss Cheryl and family. Will be praying for God to give you strength during this time.
Prayers for all.
Cheryl and family, Thoughts and Prayers in your loss of Joel.
Cheryl and family, sympathy to all in the loss of a family member.
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