Mr. Joseph Washington Williams, Jr. born May 23, 1956 to Mr. Joseph Washington Williams, Sr. and the late Hannah Lee Williams of Bedford, VA. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Livonia Irish.

Joseph was affectionately known as "Joe June." He found Christ at an early age and often took part in Sunday School activities. Joe June was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, of Bedford, VA and a faithful member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, East St. Louis, IL. Joseph was a 1974 graduate of Liberty High School, where he was active on the wrestling team.

In 1975, Joe June, enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving our country, he continued his education at Emmanuel College in Religious Studies at Florida Community College and finally Texas State University, with a major in Computer Science. In October 1985, Joe June retired with an Honorable Discharge from the Unites States Navy, as a Petty Officer.

Joe June is survived by his children, Joseph W. Williams III and Venetia M. Williams both of St. Louis, Missouri and four grandchildren.

Joe June is also survived by his sisters, Ms. Kathy W. Davidson of Virginia Beach, VA, and Ms. Dinah M. English of Bedford, VA. his brothers, Mr. Danny R. Williams Sr. (Evelyn) of Appomattox, VA and Mr. Kenneth V. Williams Sr. of Lynchburg, VA, to mourn his loss, uncles and aunts; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, countless cousins and not to forget the Bedford, VA community.