Joe Russel Hollinshead

May 22, 1945 - March 13, 2020

Joe Russel Hollinshead, lovingly known as Papa Joe to his grand children and great grandchildren and “Jody” to family, passed away in Odessa, Texas surrounded by those who loved him on Friday, March 13, 2020. Joe was born on May 22, 1945 to Marvin Carswell (“Holly”) Hollinshead and Mary Louise Hollinshead in Marfa, Texas. Joe spent time in Alpine and Tyler, Texas and spent the remainder of his life in Midland. Joe graduated from Midland High School in 1964. He then worked 26 years at TX Electric / TXU before beginning life as a retiree. During his retired years, to no surprise to those who know him, began work as a driver for Gold Star Mail Service and remained an employee for 17 years. Joe is preceded in death by his father, mother, and older brother. Joe is survived by the love of his life for 32 years, Regina R. Hollinshead, his two daughters, Stacey L. St. Andria and Leslie A. Howell, from a previous marriage and his two stepchildren Christopher W. Edwards and Casie N. Boggs. Others left to treasure his memory are his 11 surviving grandchildren, Ashely R. St. Andria, Taylor L. St. Andria, Hailey A. Howell, Parker R. St. Andria, Logan R. Howell, Kyle W. Edwards, Nirah E. Edwards, Josiah L. Edwards, Kymber N. Boggs, Aalyiah R. Edwards, Emma R. Boggs, and his two great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Gentian. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:30 AM at American Heritage Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. The service will be officiated by his cousin, Wayne Hollinshead. Arrangements by American Heritage Cemetery Funeral Home Crematory.