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Joseph Chavis Jr.

1942 - 2022

Joseph Chavis Jr. obituary, 1942-2022, Raleigh, NC

Joseph Chavis Obituary

CHAVIS, Joseph, Jr., was born August 6, 1942 in Richmond, Va. and transitioned October 25, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Dorothy Chavis. Also preceding his death was his son, Joseph Chavis III.

Joseph was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1960. He played football and excelled in business. After graduating from high school, he briefly attended Howard University and later joined the United States Airforce. After serving in the military, Joseph worked inthe United States Post Office for five years and went on to work at IBM as a Customer Engineer and in Programming where he retired in 1992.

Those left to cherish his memories are wife, Emma Chavis; two sons, Daman (Linda) and Beau Chavis; three daughters, Roxanne, Chelcey and Morgan Chavis; grandchildren, Brandon (Regina) Green, Maxwell Chavis, Oshaun and Cynetra; one great-grandchild, Brandon Green III; two aunts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was loved and beloved by his friends. Service date to be determined. Condolences to:

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 3, 2022.

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Mark Harlan

December 15, 2022

Joe is a great man and I learn much from him over the years that I worked with him. He had a wide perspective and if somebody that I cherished.

Elaine Robinson

November 5, 2022

Joe, I will always remember his smile and he also had to tell you one more thing. Thanks for getting me home in the snow. Rest in peace.

Elaine Beard

November 5, 2022

Joe we will always remember your smile and crazy jokes. Thanks for the drive home in the snow.
Rest in peace.

Frances S Robinson

November 4, 2022

My heart is so heavy to learn of the passing of my classmate and fellow 1960 graduate Joe...he could tell a story and remind you
of so much back in the day stuff...haven´t talked to him in years...but he has been thought of often...sincere condolences to his family...Classmate Frances Snead Robinson

Roxanne

November 4, 2022

Dad, I will miss you telling all of your stories and I will cherish the memories. Love you Dad, Rest In Peace!

Beau

November 3, 2022

Rest In Peace Dad.

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