Joe Dugan Jr, of Smyrna, Del. a longtime First State horseman, died on Saturday, May 13 at age 50. The son of Joseph and Madeline Dugan , of Smyrna, was a popular wrestler while at Smyrna high school and became a talented ad personable full-time harness horseman upon graduation.
In his teens, young Dugan, representing Brandywine Raceway, won the Harness Tracks of America's ( HTA) National Junior Driving championship. He went on to become an owner, trainer and driver competing primarily at Brandywine, Dover
Downs and Harrington in Delaware at Rosecroft and Laurel Raceway in Maryland.
While away from the race track, Dugan, enjoyed fishing in his spare time, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Joseph Dugan III (Mackenzie) of Dover, Del, a granddaughter, Elowyn Dugan and six siblings plus numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Polycarp Roman Catholic Parish, 135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, Del. Interment will follow at Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, Del.
Condolence letters may be sent to www. Fariesfuneralhome.com.