Joseph W. Clegg, Sr., 79, of Gibbstown, passed away January 10, 2011, at home surrounded by his family. Survived by his devoted wife Joan (nee Walters), who just celebrated their 59th anniversary January 5, 2011. Loving father of Joseph W. Jr. (Toni) Clegg, Paulsboro, Judy R. Trexler, Jill E. Grimes (David), son-in-law Michael T. Duke, all of Gibbstown, grandfather of Kristie R. Beach, Tara R. Reilly, Jonathan K. Clegg, George G. Jr., and Joseph M. Trexler, Michael W., and Erin B. Duke, Katie E., Holly J. and Casey D. Grimes, great grandfather of Tristan and Ethan Beach, Arden Reilly and Jonathan Clegg Jr. Also survived by brother Elmer J. Clegg Jr. (Bunny), Gibbstown. Predeceased by daughter Jana L. Duke, grandson Bryan A. Duke and son-in-law George G. Trexler Sr.

Joe was born in Swedesboro and a resident of Gibbstown since 1943, was a 1949 graduate of PHS, an Eagle Scout, member of the Clonmell Methodist Church and a Little League coach, manager and umpire in Gibbstown for 15 years. He retired in 1987 from Shell Chemical Co., Woodbury Plant, after 16 1/2 yrs of service, was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War and served as a Special Police Officer for 17 years with the Greenwich Twp. Police Dept. He was also a past member and chairman of the Gloucester County Solid Waste Advisory Council and the Gloucester County Improvement Authority. Joe was also a past officer and trustee of the Gibbstown Boat Club, a member of the St. Michael's Band and the "Admirals" dance band. He truly loved playing the trombone and listening to music, especially the "Big Bands".

A viewing will be on Saturday 9-11am at the LANDOLFI FUNERAL HOME of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St., followed by services at 11am. Interment Eglington Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Joe's memory be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 800 Jessup Rd., #807, West Deptford NJ 08086. To share condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com