Fairfax, South Carolina
~OBITUARY~
Minister Willie James Joe, 58, was born on May 25, 1962, to his proud parents, Helen C. Joe Dickerson and the late Wesley Joe, in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
At an early age, he joined Savannah Creek Baptist Church, and he currently attends Miracles are Happening Now Worship Center under the Leadership of Apostle Willie Eady and Co-Pastor Alma Eady.
Minister Willie James Joe graduated from Bamberg Ehrhardt High School, in 1980, where he played the trumpet in the High School Band.
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Hattie Mae Thomas, on May 31, 2003.
He was first employed with Elliot Saw Mill, Estill, SC., Wall Timber, Fairfax, SC. He later became employed with Seekinger Forestry, Luray, SC., where he worked until his passing.
During his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and taking care of dogs, Zeus and Zack. After a hard day's work, Willie relaxed and settled down by watching his favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys.
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Summerville University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, Willie transitioned from labor to reward.
His father John Wesley; (2) Sisters; Cora Ford and Oretha Ford; (1) Brother; John Joe; (1) Sister-in-law; Eartha Joe; (1) Step-son; Tevin McMillan, will greet him as he enters his new life.
Minister Willie James Joe leaves to cherish his fond memories his loving wife, Hattie Mae Joe of the home; (2) Loving Sons; James Walker, Bamberg, SC, and Brandon (Megan) Joe, Fort Lauderdale, FL.; (1) Step-Son; Rimontray (Kenetha) McMillan, Fairfax, SC; (3) Grandchildren; Jasmine and Chloe Walker, both of Orangeburg, SC., and Caden Joe, Fort Lauderdale, FL.; (2) Step-Granddaughters; Malayah and Aubrey McMillan, both of Fairfax, SC., his loving mother, Helen C. Joe Dickerson and Step-father, Bernard Dickerson both of Ehrhardt, SC; (2) Sisters; Brenda Walker, Ehrhardt, SC, and Bernice Joe, Columbia, SC; (2) Brothers; Jarvis Crosby and Johnny Crosby both of Ehrhardt, SC; Loving Mother and Father-in-law; Deacon Herman (Catherine) Thomas, Fairfax, SC; (2) Step-Sisters; Barbara (Cliff) Bell, Norway, SC and Janice (Connie) Thomas, Bamberg, SC; (1) Uncle; Hamp (Louise) Risher, Baxley, GA; (4) Aunts; Evelyn C. Jones, Bamberg, SC., Rumell Boone, Brooklyn, NY, Rose (Frank) Fields, Virginia and Elizabeth Crosby, both of Ehrhardt, SC, (1) Sister-in-law, Tracy Thomas, Brooklyn, NY; (2) Brothers-in-law, Herbert Lee Thomas, Fairfax, SC and Derrick Thomas, Brooklyn, NY; (5) Aunts-in-law; Sarah Lee Thomas, Edna (James) Best, Lou Ellen Coker all of Fairfax, SC, Margaret Devore, Gifford, SC and Ivory George, Seville, FL.; (1) Uncle-in-law; Willie Bryant, Atlanta, GA; (4) God-Daughters; Alexis Smith, Varnville, SC, London McMillan, Zion Bunch, both of Aiken, SC and Stacy Deloach, Estill, SC; (1) God-son; Braylon Bunch, Aiken, SC; (2) Special friends; Ricky Still and Curtis Young. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"A FRIENDS IS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND CAN SING IT BACK TO YOU WHEN YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE WORDS." MINISTER WILLIE JAMES JOE
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