Joe was born in Lucero, New Mexico on December 13, 1959. He joined the US Army in 1978 as a paratrooper and separated in 1984. During his time in the Army Joe earned the Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Marksman M-16 Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, Hand Grenade Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
Joe loved working on cars, painting models and collecting all manner of things.
Joe is survived by his: son Jonathan Lawrence of Fountain, CO; mother Taya Alcon of Colorado Springs, CO; brother Marcello (Laura) Alcon of Guthrie, OK; brother George Rivera of Colorado Springs, CO; nieces Cristine Alcon-Walker of Oklahoma City, OK and Donna Alcon of Guthrie, OK; nephew Dustin Alcon of Guthrie, OK; as well as great nieces Amara Seals, Serena Sutton and Tessa Sutton all of Guthrie, OK.
Joe will be dearly missed by all his family.