Harold Joe Sandlin

Harold Joe Sandlin, 64, Greentown, passed away at 9:50 pm Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown.  He was born February 26, 1959, in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Walter & Georgia (Francis) Sandlin.

Joe was a 1977 graduate of Eastern High School and had attended Ivy Tech Community College.  He had worked for Frito Lay for 10 years.  In his younger years, he loved to travel and enjoyed life to the fullest, along with his long hair.  He was an avid collector of all things and was a great artist who loved to paint and draw.  Joe was a devoted caretaker for his mother for 10 years until his illness.    He was a kind and gentle soul and loved working with his sister at her eBay business, listening to his record player and surfing the internet.   Joe especially enjoyed sitting outside at night listening to the coyotes. 

Joe is survived by his siblings, EJ (Brenda) Sandlin, Emma McDowell, Marsha (Jerry) Andreas and Gary Mitchell Jr. (JJ) Sandlin; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; brother-in-law, Vic Seibert; sister-in-law, Debbie Sandlin; and children, Casey Joe Sandlin, Mickey Joe Sandlin and Samantha Jo Sandlin.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse James Sandlin; siblings, Pat Seibert and Gary Mitchell Sandlin; brother-in-law, Michael McDowell; and nephew, Donald McDowell.

In keeping with Joe’s wishes, no services will be held.  Hasler & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation. 

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