Joseph "Jo" Williams III

Joseph Williams III affectionately known as "Jo" by his family and friends departed this life on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the age of 57. Joseph Williams was a graduate of Gary Job Corps in San Marcos. He also obtained a welding certification from Airco Welding Institute. He was the beloved son of the late Ellen and Joseph Williams Jr. He was the father of Joesph Williams IV and grandfather of Jazz Shantelle Jada Jones. He is survived by his sisters Crystal M. Williams and Quiana Ridgley-Ferguson. He was the loving uncle to Alton Alexis, Aushanda, Myteasha, Alexis Williams, Ma'Kayla Johnson, Naja Ferguson, John and Janas Dillon. Devoted friend of Michelle Joseph. He was the nephew of Celeste Allen, Georgie Pierce, Terridell Brooks, and Janice Cole; Brother in law of Tracy Williams He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Rev. Wilhelmina Cole, Edna Carr Williams, Joseph Williams Sr., and Alexis Williams; Brother Alexis Williams Aunts Marie Muse and Laurita Hymel; Uncles Oval Lee Williams and Harry Cole Sr.,He is survived by a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation and funeral at Calvary Tabernacle C.M.E. Church 3629 Dryades St. NOLA 70115. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. service. Interment: Holt Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home.