On Friday, May 4, 2012 of Arlington, VA. Beloved husband of the late Bernadine M. King; brother of Blanche Dawson and her husband Tom, and Kathryn Wratchford; uncle of Delores and William King; and numerous other nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd. on Wednesday, May 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and where funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. If so desired contributions may be made in Joel's name to the National Symphony Orchestra or The American Legion Post #139, Arlington, VA.