Joe Bernard Hackman

Joe Bernard Hackman, gained his full independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital at the age of 79, with his wife and daughter by his side. Joe was born on August 15, 1940 in Fulton, Mo. He enjoyed many family road trips to the Dakotas and Grand Canyon with his parents and brother, and being an active member of Boy Scouts. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1959. He attended college in Tucson, Ariz., and later at Hannibal-Lagrange. He wanted to obtain a degree in Mortuary Science, but instead decided to help his parents by working as a milkman at Central Dairy in Fulton, then later in insurance sales for Mutual of Omaha. Later, as a husband and father, he attended Todd Comp Program of The University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., a vocational rehab program, and earned a certificate in computer programming in 1984. While attending the school, he lived on campus and cared for his roommate, who he helped to dress daily, and assist in other ways. He began work as a computer specialist for the USDA in Kansas City, Mo. in 1984. He and Doris relocated to Belton, Mo. and remained there, until they moved back to Fulton to retire in 2005. Joe enjoyed being a part of the men's ministry at Victory Fellowship Church in Fulton, and Belton Assembly Of God Church in Belton, Mo., where he devotedly served both congregations in multiple ways. He enjoyed eating meals at restaurants, closely following politics, sending emails to former USDA coworkers, keeping evidence of every transaction made, back to his first car purchase at Lynn Maughs in Fulton in 1972. He cherished all cards sent to him and his wife, including wedding, birth, and graduation announcements, and always kept the program of any funeral attended. He loved people, anf most of all, and loved spending time with family. He was preceded in death in 1990, by his brother, Dr. Larry T. Hackman of Manhattan, Kan.; in 1993, by his mother, Martha Pearl (Hinshaw) Hackmann; and in 1960, by his father, Theodore Hackmann. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Doris D. (Bura) Hackman of Fulton, Mo. He is lovingly remembered by their daughter, Meschelle Magnuson (Paul), three grandchildren, Adam D. T. Lairmore, Derek R. Lairmore (Jessica), and Heather M. Lairmore; six great-grandchildren, Trenton and Trevor Lairmore, Ava and CJ Lairmore, Novy Lairmore and Theodore Byrd; many other relatives, nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com