Joe Delbert Holman, 82, of Reeds, Missouri departed this life suddenly on December 9, 2014. Joe was born on May 17, 1932 in Bowers Mill, Missouri to the late Silas A. and Katherine (Litteral) Holman. After graduating from high school in Springfield, Missouri he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served proudly for more than twenty years. On May 31, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nova Sue Brewer and together they shared forty five years until her passing in 2009. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making model planes. At the time of his passing he was building a wooden plane with his grandson. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends and talking about the Lord. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers; Keith Holman and Kenneth Holman, and three sisters; Imogene Weaver, Maxine Williams and Bobbie Bernice Staten. Joe is survived by his children; Paula Smith (Ronnie) of Garfield, Arkansas, Joel Dean Holman (Julie) of Reeds, Missouri and Keith Louis Holman (Jenny) of Carthage, Missouri, his grandchildren; Jeannie Rollins, Ronna Smith, Cooper Smith, Sawyer Smith, Cody Holman (Michelle), Desiree' Holman (Ross Wade) Brandon Holman, and Kimberly Holman, his great grandchildren; Brantley Smith, Eldon Joe Holman, Journey Rae Joe Holman, Abigail Faith and Robbie Wade as well as a host of other family and friends. Memorial services for Mr. Holman are 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home with Bob Holman officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Cave Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.