Joseph severed with the United States Navy in Vietnam, safely completing 3 tours in the Vietnam War. He later married, Dolly Jean Langdale. They celebrated 33 years of marriage in June of this year.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Beatty and a brother Robert. Surviving in addition to his wife, Jean Langdale, are his children, Stephanie, Stacy, Sherea, Robert and Michael; grandchildren, Jordan, Brittani, Chase, Karleigh, Brendon, Alli, Leah and Jenna; great grandchildren, Journey, Dallie, Josiah, Cutter, Brinleigh, Jemma; one sister, Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.