Mr. Joe P. Williams passed away on May 24, 2016, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, GA. He was born on June 12, 1936, in Sherman, TX, to the late Lonnie Webb and Leona Thomas Williams. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kamiryn Eve Boyles; brothers, Kenneth Williams, Donald Williams; half-brother, Leroy Thomas; son-in-law, Charlie Talluto; brothers-in-law, LaRoy Gee, Dewey Barton.
Joe was raised in Sherman, TX, enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954, serving in Germany and other places until his discharge in July, 1956. Upon discharge from the Air Force, Joe moved to the Atlanta area and began a very long profession as an optician. He was employed by Dr. Elliott Pomerance for many years and remained with the same company when it became Ross EyeCare in Buckhead of North Atlanta, retiring in March, 1997.
Joe leaves his cherished and loving wife, Sandra "Sandy" Colquitt Williams; daughter, Sandra Talluto of Pittsburg, PA; sons, Danny Williams of Weaver, AL, Kevin (Crissy) Boyles of Jesup, GA; grandchildren, C.J., Tara, Jenn, Lori, Kristen, Alie, Brody, Megan; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Everheart of Greenville, TX; brothers, Harold (Sharlynne) Williams of Wylie, TX, Alfred (Elizabeth) Williams of Fairview, TX, Lonnie (Michelle) Williams of Vacaville, CA; sisters-in-law, Idelle Williams, Betty Williams, Betty Barton, Georgia Gee; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Williams will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Cody McNutt officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service, from 12:30 – 1:45 PM. Contributions may be made to Kami Boyles Foundation, P.O. Box 1753, Jesup, GA 31598, in memory of his granddaughter, or flowers are acceptable.
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