On Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2019 God looked down on the earth and called one of His humble servants home. Joseph Washington, Jr. was born on November 18, 1944 to the late Mr. Joseph Washington, Sr. and Mary Ann Washington. He professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and became a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church at an early age. Joseph held several professions and was employed by Farmers and Merchants Bank, NN Ball & Roller and retired from the Colleton County School District in 2006. Joseph attended Colleton County High School. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. Joseph was united in holy matrimony to Jane Rhodes Washington on May 9, 1974. To this union, three children were born. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted and loving wife, Jane Rhodes Washington of forty-five years; his daughter Joetta Hope Washington of Walterboro, SC; his son Joe Church (Joy) of Conyers, GA; his granddaughter of the home Jalia Imani Thomas; his sister Judy Ulmer of Walterboro, SC along with a host of aunts, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His son Joseph Harold, daughter Noel Faith, brother Sylvester Washington and sister Irma Jean Shider preceded him in death.
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