Biography:  
 
                                         JOE LOUIS TOOLE II
Sunrise: February 9, 1969 – Sunset: July 13, 2023
 
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday July 22, 2023 at New St. Phillip Baptist Church 6135 FM 521 Rd. Arcola, Texas 77583
Joe Louis Toole II, was born February 9, 1969, in Meridian, Mississippi. Thick curly locks, big brown eyes, and a smile with dimples on the side. When he was born, he became the first and only son of Alice and Joe Louis Toole, Sr. His four older siblings, all girls, spoiled him from day one. Cassandra Gaines (oldest), Katrina Jo Stephens, Jennifer Renee Toole, Rhonda Lorett Toole Allen, and Joe Louis Toole II (Joey), all became the base and legacy of the Alice and Joe Toole Family. Later, his mother Alice remarried and added Keisha Toole. His father Joe added Shronda Shante Paley. 
In June 1987, Joe graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, from Mary Brantley (MB) Smiley High School in Houston, Texas. He traveled to Florida and began his college debut at Florida A&M University. After the first year, he transferred to Prairie View A&M University where he pursued and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in May 1991. He also became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc through the graduate chapter Alpha Beta Sigma.
To begin his career, Joe became a Field Engineer, Electrical Designer and Project Manager for Westinghouse where he traveled around the continental United States and offshore in Hawaii. Being a family-oriented man among all the women in his family, he returned home to Houston, Texas.  
Joe found the love of his life in his high school friend, Sondria Waddy. They were married in 2010 with a blended family that included his two children, Joe Louis Toole III (Tre’), De’ja Treniece Toole, and her daughter, Chassidie Dy’Nise Collins. Through this union their son Brandon LyTrell Toole was born. With their family completed, they made their home in Rosharon, Texas. 
Joe transitioned from engineering to becoming an educator. He enjoyed teaching robotics, mathematics, and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses in Angleton ISD. Before his illness Joe was an active member of the New St. Phillips MBC where he participated in the Cooks for Christ Ministry & the Usher Board.
Joe Louis Toole II leaves to cherish his legacy, wife Sondria L. Toole, their children Joe Louis Toole III (Tre’), his wife Adreana, De’ja Treniece Toole, Chassidie Dy’Nise Collins, Brandon LyTrell Toole, and one grandchild Joilyn Brielle Toole. Siblings: Cassandra Gaines, Katrina Jo Stephens, Jennifer Renee Toole, Rhonda Lorett Toole Allen (deceased), Keisha Toole, Shronda Shante Paley (husband Lamonte Paley), Anthony White, Grover Moore, Sharon Bolden (deceased), Twillie Mitchell (deceased), and a host of nieces,  nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. The care & moist sacred arrangements entrusted to Gardner’s Funeral Home 507 West Orange St. Angleton, Texas 77515  Online condolences may sent to the family at gardnerfuneralhome.net