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Obituary For Rev. Joseph E. Sanchez
The Reverend Joseph Eustaze Sanchez peacefully passed away on November 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born June 24, 1934 in Lake Butler, Florida, he was married for 63 years to Inez Gallaway Sanchez who preceded him in death in 2017.
The Rev. Sanchez served both as an educator and pastor. He served as the principal at R.V. Daniels Elementary, Long Branch Elementary, Moncrief Elementary, and Pinedale Elementary Schools until his retirement in 1992. As pastor, he served at St. James AME Church in Orange Park, Florida; Mount Olive AME Church in East Palatka, Florida; Fountain Chapel AME Church, Greater Payne AME Church, and Mount Olive AME Church in Jacksonville, Florida. From 1995 – 2009, he also served as the Presiding Elder of the Pensacola District of the West Florida Annual Conference, Central Jacksonville District of the East Annual Conference and the Alachua-Central District of the East Annual Conference in the 11the Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Sanchez will be greatly missed by his three children, Zina Sanchez, Yvette Sanchez, and Joseph F. Sanchez; Grandchildren, the Rev. Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins (Rev. Craig Robinson, Jr.) and Jamal Sanchez; and Sister, Lillie Mae Young. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who will cherish his memory.
Celebration of Life Service for Rev. Joseph E. Sanchez, Retired Presiding Elder, will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Paul AME Church, 6910 New Kings Road. Visitation of friends will be held at the mortuary on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and in the church from 9:00am until the hour of service. Interment in Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery, 111 Blanding Blvd.
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The Peace Lily was sent for Rev. Joseph E. Sanchez - December 03, 2022
WIt is with Deepest
Presiding Elder Joseph E. Sanchez was one of my favorite in -laws. He was truly about the Lord's work and gave of his best to the Master. I thank God for our relationship and will always cherish the years and moments that we spent with each other. He will deeply be missed by me. Rest in peace. Your work speaks for you. With Deepest Sympathy, Rev. Lugenia Pollard Sanchez(COUSIN-IN-LAW)Orlando, Fl.
The Rev.Joseph Eustaze Sanchez sowed seeds of agape love that of faithfulness, commitment and strong moral character and wisdom here on planet earth that will continue to bloom forever. He believed that, "Where God's finger points, God's hand will always make the way." Rev. Joseph E. Sanchez would often say, "Be what your friends think you are; avoid what your enemies say you are; go right ahead and be happy." May the wonderful memories of my friend and brother in Christ, bring his lovely family and wonderful friends peace. Prayerful submitted, by the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Young. Superannuated Pastor Central Florida Conference African Methodist Church.
The Rev.Joseph Eustaze Sanchez sowed seeds of agape love that of faithfulness, commitment and strong moral character and wisdom here on planet earth that will continue to bloom forever. He believed that, "Where God's finger points, God's hand will always make the way." Rev. Joseph E. Sanchez would often say, "Be what your friends think you are; avoid what your enemies say you are; go right ahead and be happy." May the wonderful memories of my friend and brother in Christ, bring his lovely family and wonderful friends peace. Prayerful submitted, by the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Young. Superannuated Pastor Central Florida Conference African Methodist Church.
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