Joseph Frank Dublinski

Joseph Frank Dublinski, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield. Joe was born February 14, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Rose Dublinski. Joe was a combat veteran of the U.S. Army Americal Division, World War II. He saw action on Guadalcanal, Leyte, and Southern Philippines. Joe was a long time over the road truck driver and mechanic. In his retirement years he dedicated his time and efforts to the First Baptist Church Ozark in numerous capacities. He was especially proud and loved working with MOPS and was known to them as Mr. Joe. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Flora Henry Dublinski. Survivors include: two sisters, Grace West of Clinton, Arkansas, and Beatrice Lapwing of Chicago, Illinois; his children, Carol J. Falder and husband Michael of Lee"�s Summit, Missouri, Nancy Betts of Lee"�s Summit, Gary Henry of Ridge Crest, California, Larry Henry of Hermitage, Missouri; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; four great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives; and his loving church family. Joe requested in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Ozark, Vehicle Fund, in his name. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Troy Rhoden and Pastor Don Currence officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Friends may come by the funeral home for viewing from noon until 6:00 PM on Friday.