Mr. Joe Washington departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1937, in Vernon, AL, to the late James Washington and Stella Enoch Sykes.
Joe was united in holy matrimony to Martha S. Harrington on June 28, 1958. To this union, two daughters were born.
Joe was employed by Hyster Company for several years. He was a faithful member of Vernon Chapel CME Church.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 9, at 1:00 PM, in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home, with Willie Nell and Degra Effenried officiating. A graveside service will follow at Furnace Hill. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 prior to the service.
Joe leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 67 years, Martha Washington; two daughters, Debra (William) Jenkins and Elixabeth (Mike) Washington; two grandsons, Alex (Brianna) Jenkins and Latrell (Sarah) Jenkins; one great-grandson, Winston Jenkins; one brother, Johnny Sykes; and one sister, Clara Sykes.
