Joseph “Joe Roach” Williams, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in LaPlace. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and was a U. S. Marine veteran in the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three children; son, Joseph Williams, Jr (wife Barbara) of Lutcher, LA, daughter, Olivia Williams (longtime companion Isaac Peterson) of Seaside, CA and daughter, JoAnn White (husband James) of Seaside, CA. Devoted nephew Adam Cooper, Jr and devoted niece Rosalind Langford, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons, nephew, niece and a lot of family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Sullivan Williams and Theresa Stevens. First wife, Verlie Mae Williams and second wife, Bruesella Williams, two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy 3125, Lutcher, LA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am at the church with Rev. Ferdinand Gains, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, LA.