Joseph Andrew “Joe” McSorley, 64, of Winfield, passed away at his residence in Winfield on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with his family close at hand.
Joe was born August 20, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, while his father was stationed there with the United States Navy. He was the son of Jimmie Lynn and Maxine Joy (Jamison) Mc Sorley. Joe came back to the family hometown of Winfield in 1970 following his father’s service to the Navy. Joe graduated from Winfield-Mt. Union High School in 1979. On June 6, 1981 in Mt. Pleasant, Joe was united in marriage to Pamela Jean “Pam” Ruby.
Joe worked to establish his own business, forming the Winfield Manufacturing Company with his father Jim in 1987, producing a grain spreading machine for which they held the patent. He manufactured the machines individually by hand and sold them to several implement dealers around the country. Joe operated the company up until the time of his death.
Joe also worked for 10 years at the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Institute. Joe’s commitment to civic duty led Joe to be a member of the Winfield Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years.
Joe loved to be outdoors, and his many hobbies allowed him to do that. Joe hunted for rocks and Indian artifacts. He had a substantial collection of Indian arrow heads. Joe enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. His love of hunting led to his formation of the Winfield Bow Hunters Club. However, no amount of outdoors took the place of his favorite thing to do – spending time with his grandchildren.
Those thankful for sharing in Joe’s life include his wife of 44 years, Pam of Winfield; 6 children – Eric (Brandi) Smith of Wapello, Clint (Amanda) Smith of Tampa, FL, Brandy (Jeff) Smith of Winfield, Andrew (Samantha) McSorley of Riverside, Nikki McSorley of Ft. Madison and Dan (Hope) McSorley of Winfield, and a sister – Cynthia Cozine of Muscatine, IA. Joe will especially be missed by his 16 grandchildren – Brianna, Hunter (Haley), Samantha, Brady (Lauren), Carter, Hadley, Mackenzie, Blakely, Madden, Briston, Ally, Hynlee, Benjamin, Camden, McCoy and Melia. Joe is also survived by a great grandson, Roland, and was happily expecting the birth of another great grandchild. Joe is also survived by his companion and “best boy” – his dog Colt.
Joe’s parents and brother Dale McSorley precede him in death.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment of Joe’s ashes will also occur later at the Bethel Cemetery, rural Wapello.
A memorial has been established for charities to be determined at a later date.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Joe and his family.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com