Joe Warren Yoxall, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Phillips County Medical Center, surrounded by all of his children.

Joe was born on October 5, 1926 in Woodston, KS to the late Everett and Ollie Ellen Jane (Wasson) Yoxall. He attended Woodston schools where he participated in football and basketball. On December 31, 1949 in Kensington, KS he married Marvel Mason. They were blessed with three children, Cheryl, Jeff, and Barry.

Joe farmed in Woodston for the first few years of their marriage, but times were difficult, and later pursued the gas station business. He owned and operated full-service gas stations in Russell, Stockton, Glade, and Phillipsburg, in addition to delivering gas to area farms. Joe instilled in those who worked for him to always treat the customer right, a belief he held throughout his years in business.

Both Joe and Marvel played an active role in the lives of their children and grandchildren. The couple attended many school activities, especially sporting events. If friends or family stopped in for a visit, they would find the television tuned in to whichever sport was in season. Joe and Marvel also enjoyed traveling; together, the whole family visited Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Black Hills, Las Vegas, and various places in Colorado.

After 59 years of marriage, Marvel lost her long battle with cancer. Joe continued to live in their home until he relocated to Westview Apartments, where he enjoyed the meals and visits from family and friends.

Conversations with Joe centered on family, sports, or stories reminiscent of earlier days or family vacations. Joe looked forward to his card-playing adventures in Stuttgart and anticipated the times when Ron Lower accompanied him. He expressed his appreciation many times for all the work Leo Manz put in to make these fun afternoons possible. Well-known to play a savvy game of Poker, in his final game of cards a few weeks ago, Joe came home a winner. He was a humble man who never boasted about himself, and he sincerely appreciated the simple kindness of others.

When it became too difficult for Joe to reside on his own, he moved to the Phillips Country Retirement Center where he lived until his death. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl and husband Brett of Phillipsburg; two sons, Jeff and wife Jody of Kensington, and Barry and wife Candy of Phillipsburg; 10 grandchildren: Barrett, Lindsey, Jason, Kristen, Brandi, Travis, JoAnn, Michael, Greg, and Jamison, 15 great-grandchildren: Lily, Ava, Mya, Miles, Alyse, Layla, Brayden, Brody, Alivia, Brecken, Adelynn, Braxton, Mia, Abel, and Allyana; sisters-in-law Kay (Mason) Riffel, Elaine Yoxall, and Doris Mason; brother-in-law Don Mason, and several other relatives.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lew VanDerWege officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westview Homes or the Phillips County Health Dept.