Joe William Kirkpatrick, 82, of Waco, passed away January 21, at a McGregor nursing home. Graveside services will be 10 am Thursday, Jan. 26, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie Holmes officiating. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born October 24, 1929 in Reagan, Texas to Charles and Vera (Cotton) Kirkpatrick. He retired from the Air Force and was preceded in death by his wife, Jean T. Kirkpatrick; and son Joe E. Kirkpatrick on April 7, 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Connie J. Busby of Robinson; brother, James B. Kirkpatrick of Rosebud; 1 granddaughter; and 3 grandsons. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Scott & White Hospice.