Joseph J. Gschwend, Jr.

Joseph James Gschwend, Jr., 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born in Blytheville, Joseph lived many years in California before moving to Jonesboro in 2004. He was a Catholic and enjoyed the outdoors, riding horses and hunting. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, Sr. and Inez Ames Gschwend.

Survivors include 2 brothers: Tom Gschwend of Jonesboro and Dave Gschwend of Sacramento, California.

There will be no visitation. All services will be private.