A press release from the Bonsall family highlighted Joe’s love for farm life and his devotion to his faith and family.
He followed the Philadelphia Phillies and cherished his time with loved ones, anticipating a reunion in the afterlife.
The Oak Ridge Boys, featuring Joe along with William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, and Duane Allen, are renowned for hits like “Elvira,” “Come On In,” “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight,” and “Bobbie Sue.”
The band, which has won five Grammys and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015, is currently on their American Made: The Farewell tour, which runs until December 8.
Notably, none of the current band members are among the original founders, who were Curly Kinsey, Lon “Deacon” Freeman, Wally Fowler, and Little Johnny New.
Joe enjoyed singing, reading, writing, and playing the banjo throughout his life.