Mr. Joseph Washington Williams, Sr. age 89, of Bedford departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Richard Williams and Pernie Parker Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Banks Williams; son, Joseph W. Williams Jr.; daughter, Livonia Irish Williams; sisters Ruth Gilmore, Bernice Jones, Edith Brawley, Juanita Brawley, Alma Banks, Livonia Williams and Shirley Williams; brothers Henry Williams, Harold Williams and Richard Williams.

Joseph was an active member and trustee of Shiloh Baptist Church, Bedford, Virginia, until he was confined to a wheelchair from a spinal and ankle injury.

He is survived by his children: Kathy W. Davidson of Hampton Roads, VA, Danny R. Williams (Evelyn) of Appomattox, VA, Dinah M. English of Thaxton, VA and Kenneth V. Williams, Sr. of Lynchburg, VA; one brother, Lawrence Williams of Roanoke, VA. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, dedicated friends: Mr. Charles King Jr., Jerry and Joan Sheldon; other relatives and friends.