Joseph was an avid raccoon hunter. He was in a bowling league for 30 years, and also loved being a basketball coach.
Joseph was an active member of the Inwood AG Church, and a Sunday School Teacher in Marlowe AG Church.
He is survived by his children; Cynthia Catlett, Janice McCown, Joanne Helsley, Cathy Teal, Laurie McCown , and Herb McCown; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grand-children; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Joseph is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Nancy McCown, and son, Joseph McCown III.
A visitation will be held at Rosedale Funeral Home on Monday February 10, 2020 from 5-8 pm. Funeral Services will be at Rosedale on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 11:00 am with burial to follow in Rosedale Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Inwood AG Church or Shattered Hearts Restored.com