Mr. Joe B. Williams

Mr. Joe B. Williams passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on September 10, 1928, he will be honored with a Visitation at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, on March 6, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Wake will follow that evening on March 6, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, In the Pauline Minor Memorial Chapel, 4000 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX. A Celebration of His Life & Legacy will be held at Rising Star Baptist Church, 4216 Avenue M, Fort Worth, TX, on March 7, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Burial at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 8301 Mansfield Hwy, Arlington, TX 76001, on March 7, 2026.

Mr. Joe Bonimo Williams was born on September 10, 1928, in Marshall, Texas, to Augustus Williams and Adrian Cooper-Williams. Affectionately known as “Sweet” or “JB”, he was the third of thirteen children. At an early age, Mr. Williams demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility, leaving school after the third grade to help care for and support his family.

Marshall, Texas was not only his birthplace, but also the place where he met and married the love of his life, Missionary Zenobia D. Moody. Their beautiful union was blessed with 57 years of marriage and four precious children: Joe Ree Williams, Donald Ray Williams, Bobby Joe Williams, and Linda Jean Williams-Clark. The couple later relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where they continued building their life and legacy together.

After relocating to Fort Worth, Texas, he began working as a butcher at the Old Swift Packing House. He faithfully served there for 17 years until the plant closed. Joe Bonimo later carried his strong work ethic to the City of Fort Worth, where he dedicated more than 20 years of service before retiring.

Deacon Joe B. Williams was a faithful and devoted member of The Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church for more than 76 years. Throughout his many years of service, he worshiped and served under the leadership of Pastor Smith Carey, Pastor T.H. Davis, Pastor Ralph W. Emerson Jr., and most recently, Pastor Ralph S. Emerson. In addition to his service as a deacon, he worked as a janitor for many years.

On February 20, 2026, Joe B. Williams peacefully transitioned from this life with his oldest daughter by his side.

He was welcomed into heaven by his parents; his beloved wife of 57 years; eleven siblings; and his cherished daughter, Linda Jean Williams-Clark.

He leaves to honor and continue his legacy with his children: Joe Ree Williams; Donald Ray Williams (Lavern); and Bobby Joe Williams (Shirley). He also leaves his treasured grandchildren: Laperreion Breedlove, Jermaine Willis, Tamara Clark, Bobby Joseph Williams, Xavier Williams-Brown (Sheree), Benjamin Williams, Andre Clark (Hope), and Jasmine Williams. His legacy further lives on through his five great-grandchildren: Bryson Pruitt, Zoe Williams-Brown, Andre Clark Jr., Kaiden Clark, and Halo Ish.

Mr. Williams also leaves behind a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members who will forever cherish his memory and carry forward his legacy with love and honor.