Joseph Pierce Webb

JOSEPH PIERCE WEBB

HILLSVILLE - In memory of Joseph Pierce Webb who passed away, of a brain tumor, November 15, 2015 in the comfort of his home. He was 89 years old.

Mr. Webb was born and raised in the Freemont section of Carroll County on December 7, 1925. Joe graduated in 1943 from Hillsville High School and was a World War Two veteran, serving in the U.S Navy from 1945 -1947.

After leaving the service Mr. Webb came back to the Freemont community, where he worked and became the proprietor of his father's store, Clinton Webb & Company general store and Texaco station until it closed in 1982. In his spare time, Joe took pleasure in golfing and occasionally worked at Olde Mill Golf Course. For many years Joe served as the groundskeeper of the John P. Webb Cemetery, the family's memorial park. He also enjoyed farming, yard work, gardening, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. Joe always gave family and close friends unique nick names.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years ,married February 14, 1954, Lois Jean Worrell Webb (Frances). Son and Daughter in law Curtis Dale (Fredrick) & Judy S (Judy fly) Webb of Hillsville. Grandchildren , Clinton Ryan Webb (Reno) & Christy Renee Webb (Sissero) of Hillsville. Sister Helen Webb MGrady and nephew and spouse Joseph H & Anne McGrady of Hillsville. Many cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Clinton & Grace Webb and brother Clinton Webb Jr.

Memorial Services were held Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM at the Fairview Presbyterian Church in Hillsville with Rev. Ben Behrendt officiating. High Country Services Funeral & Cremations is serving the Webb family. www.highcountryservice.com