Joe C. Williams

Joe Williams of Greer passed from this life to his eternal home on, Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.

Born in Greer, September 12, 1931 to Dewey H Williams, Sr. and Bernice Brannon Williams, he was one of seven children. Joe grew up at Greer Mill, where he also worked for 20 years; was a member of Burnsview Baptist Church and a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge. He was an avid fan of Southern Gospel Music and often referred to himself as Greer’s “old gospel man”.

He is survived by brothers, Dewey (Skin) Williams of Taylors and Ken Williams (Donna) of Marietta; stepsons, Jerry, Mike and Ricky Starnes and is also survived by very special friends, Janice Hammond, Julie and Scott Holcombe, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, along with his wife Geraldine Starnes Williams, stepson Roger Starnes; sisters, Clarice Lister and Nelle Griffin; and brothers, Don Williams and Charles Williams.

A private burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Greer. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to express their thanks to Palladium Hospice for their dedicated service to Joe during his last days.