Joe served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was outdoors building things or working in his yard. His family was the most important thing to him. He loved to travel and go to the casinos. He was a wonderful cook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Adelina Padilla; son Joe Jr. Padilla; daughter in law Janice Padilla; great granddaughter Virginia Padilla; great-great granddaughter Layloni Wilson.
He is survived by his son Jimmy Padilla; daughter Ida Jo Padilla Ponce and husband Henry. 15 grandchildren; 48 great -grandchildren; 52 great- great -grandchildren.