Okefenokee joe alligator
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Inducted into the Georgia Outdoor Writers Hall of Fame in 2019, Dick Flood, aka “Okeefenokee Joe” will forever be a shining example of the good one person can do to promote respect and preservation of our natural resources. In 2023, the world lost a tremendous advocate for wildlife, and an amazing mentor through a decades-long career that positively touched the lives of thousands of individuals. The following is an incredible article written by GOWA member, Duncan Dobie, chronicling the adventures and remarkable life of this wonderful man.
The Legacy of Okefenokee Joe –The Man Who Loves Snakes
By Duncan Dobie
He may the best friend a snake ever had in Georgia and one of America’s greatest snake hunters ever. But he’s so much more. He’s a self-educated naturalist, an expert on animal behavior and a gifted singer and storyteller who has enthralled audiences young and old with his popular snake and wildlife programs for well over 40 years. During those 40 years, the man most Georgians recognize today as “Okefenokee Joe” became an institution in Georgia, stand
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Richard Dick (Okefenokee Joe) Flood
Richard “Dick” Flood also known as Okefenokee Joe, 90, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Flood and Ruth Eilber Flood.
Survivors include his children; Daniel “Danny” Lovre Flood of Hanover, PA, David Michael (Jennifer) Flood of Boyds, MD, Donald “Dondi” Scott (Annette) Flood of Jesup, GA, Dale Robert Flood of Nashville, TN, Richard Edmond Flood II of Salley, SC and his sisters; Annette McKinney (Tim) Stang of Columbia, MD and Reneé Louise Durham of Prince George’s, MD. His grandchildren; Darien, Dashonda, Daniel, Rose, Zoe, Lilly, Colin, Shelby, Olivia, Brittney and William.
The great-grandchildren; Jane, Myles, Isabella, Christina, Phynix, Eilah, Syler, Rayden, Rynleigh, Chase and Justin. His brother; Jim (Marilyn) Flood and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Okefenokee Joe will be held on Edisto Island, SC with US Army R
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Dick Flood
American country music singer-songwriter (1932–2023)
Dick Flood | |
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| Birth name | Richard Flood |
| Also known as | Okefenokee Joe |
| Born | (1932-11-13)November 13, 1932 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 2023(2023-01-09) (aged 90) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, entertainer, environmentalist |
Musical artist
Richard "Dick" Flood (November 13, 1932[1] – January 9, 2023),[2] also known as Okefenokee Joe, was an American country music singer-songwriter, entertainer, and environmentalist. In the mid-1950s he was part of the duo The Country Lads and made regular appearances on CBS' The Jimmy Dean Show. In 1959, Flood's cover version of "The Three Bells (The Jimmy Brown Story)" reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. His songs have been recorded by other artists, including Roy Orbison, Anita Bryant, Billy Grammer, Kathy Linden, and The Wilburn Brothers. In 1962, The Wilburn Brothers recorded his song "Trouble's Back in Town", which peaked at number 4 on the US Country Chart and was
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