Joseph Byres Caylor Jr., known to many as Joe and to some as Jody, was born on October 10, 1958, in Cleveland , Texas. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a brief illness, early on the morning of February 8, 2021, at the age of 62. Although, if anyone asked, he was as old as the earth and his first pet was a dinosaur.

Joe grew up in New Caney Texas where spent his young days fishing, climbing trees, playing and tending to the pasture. He was out at the crack of dawn and back when the lighting bugs starting shining. Joe played numerous sports throughout high-school and was well known for his archery, baseball, and football talents, Blossoming into a young adult, he became a volunteer firefighter and EMT with New Caney Volunteer Fire Department. After moving to Spring, Texas, he continued volunteering as a firefighter with Spring Fire Department where he reached the rank of Assistant Chief. For many years, Joe also volunteered as an instructor at Texas A & M Annual Fire Training School.

Joe’s professional career started with Lyondell Petrochemical before becoming employed with CSC/DXC SAP where he pursued his love for technology and was known as a senior expert in project based work. Joe’s career allowed him the opportunity to travel all over the globe. Touching the lives of hundreds along the way. Joe received his education at the University of Houston.

Joe is predeceased by his father, Joseph Byers Caylor, Sr. He is survived by his wife Theresa Gilbert; mother Verba Lois Caylor; sister Elizabeth Caylor Sprowell and her husband Bob, nieces Emily and Stephenie Sprowell. Joe leaves behind four children and six grandchildren. Eldest son Joseph Byres Caylor III (Trey) and wife Mari, sons Jacob Rowe and Chase Caylor; His son Cameron Alexander Caylor and wife Mailen, daughters Autumn and Aylee Caylor; Twin son and daughter Kyle Edward Caylor and his wife Carrie; Krystal Elizabeth Caylor and her husband Kevin, and their daughters Delilah and Ember Garcia. He also leaves behind three four legged babies, Popcorn, Hope, and Cocky.

Joe loved the great outdoors, especially spending time at the farm in Woodlake, Texas. He enjoyed driving around on the Kubota exploring and looking for pine hearts with his dogs, grandbabies and anyone else who was along for the ride. Joe and Kyle built a 20x20 back porch that he used as his office when he was at the farm which is where he preferred to be and While on several conference meeting calls, the local cows would voice their opinion. In his later years, Joe transitioned from hunting and eating the deer to feeding them. He was often excited to see the deer and raccoon's while getting pictures of them on the game camera. He loved sports, music and America. Most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and friends.


Everywhere Joe went he left an impression on the hearts and minds of everyone he crossed paths with. His stature was as strong as the red oak and his mind as wise as an old owl, as he always said; “I am a jack of all trades but a master of none”. Joe was as stubborn as a bull but man, was he a proud and patriotic man. Joe was proud to call every single one of you; family, friends, and coworkers. He was proud to call you apart of his life. He loved so passionately, even if he was a little ornery sometimes. But, what was certain, is that you knew you could always count on him because he was generous to a fault, Each goofy dance paired with an Eric Church song, riding on something with four wheels, or sitting around the fire made up the man we all loved. Joe will forever live in our hearts as a beautiful multi-faceted man who will now be there watching over us as our angel until we can one day meet again.


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