Deacon Joe Nathan Word age 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina of transitioned peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 8, 1934 to the late Jethro Carson and Avis Word.

Joe was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He graduated from Douglas High School in Lawndale, North Carolina class of 1952.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina at 12:00 noon with burial to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is serving the Word family