JOE-WILLIAMS-Obituary

JOE WILLIAMS

Fresno, California

May 8, 1937 – Feb 8, 2017

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BORN
May 8, 1937
DIED
February 8, 2017
LOCATION
Fresno, California

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Joe Williams, much loved husband, father, grandfather, community leader and friend, left our world last Wednesday morning. Joe was born on May 8, 1937, in Biloxi, MS. When he was nine years old, Joe and his family moved to California, settling in Fresno, CA. Joe attended Edison High School, and...

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I met Joe Williams through my friend Virginia Calderon. Joe was a kind and generous man. Always willing to help and listen. He was a mover and shaker in our community and his advice was appreciated. He created and supported many great projects and programs that benefited the Fresno community. You are truly missed!

Not a day goes by that I don't recall the good work we did together, but mostly I recall what great times we had as friends. Miss you. Your friend, Michael Micciche Rest in Peace

Miss you Joe and the days of our lunch meetings in Sacramento. We accomplished a lot together. I miss your advice and counsel, but most of all I miss my friend. Rest in Peace.

How fortunate I feel to have worked for Joe for 2 years at RHA and get to know a true leader that cared about others. He was an inspiring example of professionalism. He was loved and admired by so many people from all walks of life. His legacy needs to be shared with our youth so they can understand what true leadership looks like and that it is within their grasp if they are willing and able to be visionaries. To Joe's family I send condolences from my entire family. His family and...

To Joe's family, friends, and colleagues - Looking at Joe's wonderful smile brings back memories of my early years in community action. Joe was a leader and a visionary. He had a great impact on all of us who worked with him. He was always a larger than life figure. He will be missed.

Rest In Peace my dear friend.

To Joe's family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. He was an amazingly talented and caring person. His gifts to the world live on and we who have known him count ourselves as fortunate. I learned a lot just watching him work his magic.

Val Martinez

May God bless You Laura and all the children.

Laura, Jade and family so sorry for your loss of Joe. God bless you.