Carl Joey Buhler (1956

Carl Joey Buhler (1956 - 1996)

Carl "Joey" Buhler (April 1, 1956 - March 1, 1996)

Carl Joey Buhler was the youngest child of Clarence and Daisy (Somers) Buhler.

Clarence and Daisy Buhler's Children - Left to right: Jimmie, Henry, Clarence Everett, Paulette, Larry and Joey

I have fond memories of Joey as we were close in age, and frankly, he was quite unforgettable. I remember him as fearless and full of adventure - he was cute and he knew it.

Joey was a terrible flirt with the girls - which was part of his charm. He had a sweet enduring quality that I still remember to this day. I also remember that as young teens he wrote me a couple of love letters which my mother intercepted. She chalked it up to "puppy love," but she also kept her antennae up when it came to her nephew and daughter.

Joey and Darla Buhler

Joey eventually met a beautiful young woman, Darla, whom he fell head over heels in love with and married. They had one child together - a daughter, Malisa.

Sadly Joey passed away at a young age when he was only 39 years old.

Joey Buhler was much too young when he left this earth, but as a comfort, we have the hope that he found God's grace at the end of his life and that we will meet again while worshiping before the Lord's throne.

Source: Find-a-Grave

For those reading this brief account of Joey Buhler's life, I want to point out that salvation is of the LORD and not of man.

When Joey was in ICU, both Joey's brother (Harlen Henry Buhler) and I witnessed to and prayed for Joey. There may have been even more loved ones ministering to him. Joey needed God's grace and mercy and I believe he could hear us even though I could not understand what he said to me in response.

Joey had a tragic life in some respects, but he just might have had a glorious end and we can take comfort in this hope.

In Lord Jesus Name, amen.

Please also see:

Believe and Be Saved: https://rchstudies.christian-heritage-news.com/2019/06/believe-and-be-saved.html

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