Smokin Joe Kubek, 58, a well-known Blues musician of Dallas, Texas, died suddenly while on tour in Wilmington, North Carolina. He grew up in the Dallas, Texas area. Born to the late Dr. Anthony and Naomi Dugan Kubek, he first performed on the Mr. Peppermint show in Dallas. In the 1970s during his teen years, he played with the likes of Freddie King. In the 1980s he began performing with Louisiana-born singer, Bnois King. Survived by his wife, Phyllis, whom he married in 1999; step-son, Bryan Cathey of Gastonia, North Carolina; brother, David Kubek and wife Sissy Flinn of Montgomery, Texas; sisters, Nora Kubek of Irving, and Margaret Hoffman and husband Coy of Carrollton; nieces and nephews, Amy Fore and husband Greg of Andrews, Christina Jones of Irving, David Hall and wife Andi of Biloxi, MS, and David Jones and wife Stephanie of Willow Park. The family will receive friends 3:00 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Private family services will be held.