Joseph W. Pepper, 69, of Tallahassee, FL and son of Frank and Tina Pepper, died unexpectedly on January 10. Loving husband of 46 years to Linda Pepper, devoted father to Josh and Kevin Pepper, and adoring grandfather to Charlie, Isaac, Owen, and June, all residing in Seattle.Joe was co-valedictorian of the Leon High School class of 1964.Following graduation from Leon, Joe earned a BS/MS in Engineering Science at FSU, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Joe served as CEO/President/General Manager in multiple medical device companies since 1988. Joe was an avid outdoors enthusiast, a big fan of bluegrass music and manual transmission, and actively involved in his church.Joe was universally regarded as a man of the highest integrity, humility, and kindness, and will be greatly missed.A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22 at 11:00 Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home on 1737 Riggins Rd in Tallahassee.