A lifelong Charlotte native, Joe married the love of his life, Ruth. Together, they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as part of an artillery unit. After his military service, Joe dedicated 42 years of hard work to Florida Steel Company, now known as Gerdau AmeriSteel, earning the respect of all who worked alongside him.
A man of strong faith, Joe was a longtime member of Memorial United Methodist Church. After moving to Mint Hill, he and Ruth joined Matthews United Methodist Church, where they were active members for over 30 years. Joe found a close-knit community in the Elizabeth Patrick Sunday School Class, counting its members among his dearest friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth, his parents, Reuben and Ruth Bunn, and his siblings, Ralph, Martha, and Nancy.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Debbie Beaver and her husband, Randy; grandchildren, Candi Atkinson (Colt), Chad Beaver (Megan), and Cayci Hughes (Shaun); and seven great-grandchildren, Cayla, Camryn, and Carly Atkinson, Elizabeth and James Beaver, and Michael and Paityn Hughes.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Cadence Senior Living-Mint Hill for their loving and compassionate care.
A visitation for Joe will be held Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. A committal service with military funeral honors will follow in Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to VIA Health Partners (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte) in honor of Joe's memory. Their mailing address is VIA Health Partners, P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247, online at https://www.viagiving.org/donating.
