SEPTEMBER 2024

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DALE ROBERT FLOOD

10.29.1963 - 08.10.2024

This month we share the sad news of the sudden loss of one of Okefenokee Joe, aka, Dick Flood’s son, Dale Robert Flood (60). On August 10, 2024, we lost our beloved little brother, friend, and a dear father, Dale. His gift of music and soulful spirit are remembered in our hearts and lives, as we laid him down to rest at Larkspur Conservation in Taylor Hallow, Tennessee on August 23, 2024. We dedicated this month’s newsletter to him and his love for his father & family, his music, and the earth that he lived on as the way Dale put it, “stones and bones”. We dedicate this edition of the Okefenokee Joe newsletter to the memory of Dale Robert Flood.

Peace, Love, and Prayers

David Flood 
Partner 
Okefenokee Joe Enterprise

AWAKEN

Dale Robert Flood aged 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2024, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on October 29, 1963, in Nashville, TN, to Sandra Lovre Lamb and Richard (Dick) Edmond Flood. He worked in receiving with Markraft Cabinets, displaying tradesmen skills and kept a smile on his face that everyone enjoyed. 

LOST IN TOMORROW

Dale spent his formative years living with his family and father, Dick Flood aka Okefenokee Joe, who was part of the vibrant sounds of the country music scene, a backdrop that would ignite a lifelong passion for music. Raised in Potomac, Maryland, Dale’s love for rock and roll was apparent from a young age as he would spend hours immersed in his record collection.

REALIZE A DREAM 

A self-taught guitarist, Dale’s musical talent blossomed during his teenage years. Alongside his best friends, they formed the band originally known as Asylum, to become notoriously known as Unorthodox. They would go on to release multiple albums, performed extensively, and cultivate a dedicated following in Maryland, D.C., and in the U.S. & Europe. Dale’s influence as a guitarist was profound, particularly within the Maryland Doom metal scene, where his skill and creativity left an indelible mark.

PEACEMAKER
 

Dale eventually returned to Nashville, where he embraced his most important role as a devoted father while continuing to pursue his passion for music with Unorthodox. His talent extended beyond music; Dale’s interest in skilled carpentry led him to become adept in the labored art of fine trim work, where his steady hand and attention to detail brought him great satisfaction.

 

A lifelong fan of Washington football, Dale found joy in spending his Sundays watching games with his beloved cat, Loki. Despite his many passions, Dale always prioritized staying connected with his family and friends. He always attempted to better himself for the people he loved, and was there for those who needed him most.

He is survived by his daughter, Lilly Alma Flood and her loving mother, Mandy Petersen; brothers, Danny, David and wife, Jenny, Dondi, and Richard II Flood; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Dale Robert Flood’s legacy is one of love, music, and dedication. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Donations for Dale Robert Flood fund are received through GoFundMe page, arranged through his daughter, Lilly Flood.

DISCOGRAPHY
 

We will return next month to a standard Okefenokee Joe newsletter format.
 

~ Okefenokee Joe Enterprise, 2024

Okefenokee Joe aka Dick Flood 1932 - 2023