A native Houstonian, Joe was born on January 3, 1921. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lelia Bennett Baldwin, a sister, Lelia Mae Hauck and a twin brother, Bryant Keen.
Joe proudly served in the Pacific for the US Navy during WWII, as a Fire Control Officer. After the war, he married Billie Jeanette Chatham, the love of his life, and they began a loving journey together that lasted 65 years.
He was a member of IBEW Local 716 for 64 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette and 3 sons, Rodney (Karen), Roger (Rochelle) and Rickey. He has 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Viewing prior to the service in the Chapel at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow.
