Joe worked as a welder by trade since 1971. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lois Brockwell. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alexandrina “Alex /Pinkie” Brockwell; son, Eric and wife, Heather and daughter, Erin Brockwell of Hampton and son, Evan and wife, Jupei and children, Everett and Elysia Brockwell of Las Vegas; sister, Roxanne Trevathan and her children, John and Tamara and great-nephew, Hunter; and niece, Jody Sedillo.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
