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Joe Williams

Passed 10/17/2022

Obituary For Joe Williams

Joe Louis Williams, 85, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with the Reverend Richard Battle, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

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Joy Forbes sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Joe Williams - October 21, 2022

Celebrating the life and legacy of your father and mourning his passing with you. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, The Forbes & Gatling Families

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Bernice, Shelia and Jarrell sorry for the loss of your father. I will miss the many memories we shared. Cousin Joe you will be missed ❀️

Tonya and Melvin

Our family is praying for your family during your time of bereavement.

The Batts Family

Sending prayers and hugs to Shelia and family in the loss of their loved one. Thank God for the time that he was with us.Be Blesssed

We offer our sincere condolences to the entire family. We believe that God will provide comfort and peace to all of you. We will continue to pray for you all during this sad time. Wayne and Joni Robbins

My sincere condolences and sympathy goes out to the Williams family, and I share in their sorrow.

Shelia we are praying for you and your family. Mag and Richard Bulluck

Sending prayers & condolences ..... Lola Leonard & family

Shelia we're πŸ™ for the strength for You and the family ❀️Mr.&Mrs.Donavan Lyles

Shelia we're πŸ™ for the strength for You and the family ❀️Mr.&Mrs.Donavan Lyles

Shelia we're πŸ™ for the strength for You and the family ❀️Mr.&Mrs.Donavan Lyles

Bernice, Shelia, Jerel and the grandchildren sending strength, healing,and keeping y'all close in our heart and thought. We don't have all the answers to life's questions.And when something happens that we don't understand, we cherish the things that matter most.Uncle Joe will truly be missed.LOVE Denise,Jr. Greg, Gwen,Larry,Reginald, Bridgette and CedricπŸ™πŸΏπŸ’ͺ🏽❀️❀️❀️❀️

Dear Cousins: My mom and I visited Uncle Joe a couple or so weeks ago while he was in the hospital. I had no idea that would be the last time he would make me laugh. These last two years have been extremely difficult for our entire family. May we find comfort, though, in knowing that God promised never to leave or forsake us. You are in my prayers now and ALWAYS! With deepest sympathy, Dr. Derrick D. Jordan

Shelia and family. We want you to know God is with today and always. He will comfort and keep you through your time of lost and always. Ask Him and receive it. He will make everything alright. We are praying for you'll. Vernon & Carolyn.

Prayer of Comfort to the family. May you embrace warmth of the Holy Comforter. Minister Carolyn Alston

My Condolences To The Williams Family Members In These Hours of Bereavement. Prayers For Strength and Comfort In The Days To Come.

Humbly Submitted, Elder Calvin Parker Jamestown NC

Mother Edna P Parker Rocky Mount NC

May the Love and Peace of God rest upon you all. I am Praying for you all and I am here for you all Love Aunt BettyπŸ™πŸΏπŸ’ͺ🏽❀️❀️

Sheila and the Williams Family, I am praying for you all during your time of loss of your dear loved one. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you, and give you peace in your hour of need. May God surround you with the love of family and friends today and forever more. Love you, Doris Ragsdale

Sending love and prayers your way for comfort during this time. Love Stephanie Cooper

Heartfelt sympathies to the Williams' family. Leon A. Hines

Carlton, our hearts are heavy, as we continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. May the Lord's goodness and mercy keep you today and in the days ahead. You can count on Him. He has promised in His Word that He will never leave us nor forsake us! Sending our love, care, and concern as you honor the memories of your precious dad! Linda C. Howard, Deborah, Adriann, Charles, Danielle, Cornell, and the rest of the Family!!!

Shelia, Berni and Carlton and the family, we send our prayers of comfort, peace and strength in the loss of your dad Cuzn Joe! We love you all and if we can assist we will. May God's Grace abound in your lives for ever more!!! Bishop Lavin and Lady Vonda Summers

Shelia you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Lean on God's words in your time of need Shermise Brown Parker and family

My heartfelt condolences. I pray that you are surrounded by God's comforting love. Elsie Raye

Please accept our sincere condolences. We will certainly miss Mr. Williams at church and will always remember his kindness. Praying for God's comfort. God Bless You All. We Love You! Tammie and Jalen Atkinson.

Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Williams family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you with His peace and keep you in His care. Ed and Bessie Atkinson

Sincere Condolences to the family during these difficult times. I pray that God will give you Peace and Comfort. Bobby Harris, coworker from Carolina Telephone, Rcmt.πŸ™πŸ½

Our sincere condolences to Sheila, Bernice and the rest of the Williams family. We will continue to lift you all in prayer. Look to God he will supply all you needs..πŸ™πŸ½ The Bynum Family from Joyners Hill

Sending Prayers of comfort and strength to the Williams family. Demetrius and Kelvin Hart

May God Bless The Williams family Today and Always for ever in my Prayers. Uncle Joe will Truly be missed.9

It somehow seems hard to know exactly which words to say in such a difficult time as this. We've known each other for such a long time and we share in your grief. We pray that God in His infamous power will grant you peace as only he can do! The family of the Late Walter and Letha D. Hines πŸ™πŸ½

Somehow it seems hard to know exactly which words to say at such a difficult time as this. Our families have known each other for such a long time and we share in your grief. We pray that God in His infamous Power grant you peace like no other as only He can do. You are and will remain in our prayers! The family of the Late Walter and Letha Dortch Hines!πŸ’–

Sheila, I deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your father.sending our condolences and prayers for the family. Apostle Connie & Deacon Larry kale, and The New Beginning Church family.

Carlton and Family,

Sending our sincere condolences to you. May God bless and keep you. We are praying for your uplift especially now. Always know that God makes no mistakes and with that knowledge that you can be assured you will see Mr. Williams again.

To God be the glory.

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Respectfully,

David L. Fitts and Family β™ŽοΈπŸ™πŸΎπŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ’œβœοΈ

Sending our sincere condolences and prayers to the William's Family in the time of grief. May your father Rest In Peace. Mary Forbes and Family

Wishing the Williams family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. RIP Joe Williams

Love, Bea Williams & Doris

Our Sincere Condolences to the family during this difficult time. Sending love and praying for you all. Wanda Battle and Family

To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God will give you all you need through this. Renee

Shelia, you and your family are in my prayers as your daddyhas transitioned from his earthly body to his Eternal body to be with Jesus. Keep praying and leaning on Jesus and He will see y'all through. Love you SheliaπŸ’™πŸ’› Connie

Condolences and much love to the Williams family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Milton and Melvia Batts

The family of the late James and Ruth Dortch extends our sincere condolences in the loss of your Dad. We are praying for your strength, comfort and peace as you go through this very difficult season. The God that you serve, wants you to cast all your cares upon Him...He is our refuge and He will take care of you! We love you all, Eulas, Delphine,Thurman and Grace

Sending love and prayers of comfort, strength, understanding, and peace family. Rodney L Jordan

Sending love and prayers of comfort, strength, understanding, and peace family.

The loss of Mr. Joe Williams(#11) is felt by many here at Tar River Transit. May the memories of his wonderful personality and many contributions be celebrated by all. Thinking and praying for you all, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

Shelby Vines, TRT

Our Sincere Condolences to the family during these difficult times. I pray that God will give you Peace and Comfort. Reverend Bronchie D Hart

Sending lots of love and prayers during this time. Love always,Helen, Jimmy and Emerson Phillips.

πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ For our family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

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