Donnie Joe Williams

Donnie Joe Williams, better known as Joe Williams, 73, of Chaffee, formally of Morley passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Chaffee Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Jan. 17, 1946 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Dee Elgee and Dovie Rice Williams. He married Jennie “Penny” Boeker on May 7, 1969 and she survives of the home.

Joe was retired from the printing industry. He worked as an auto mechanic for J & P Auto Repair and retired after 35 years. He was a member of Morley Baptist Church in Morley. He was a life time member of Morley VFW # 5368 and belonged to many other organizations. Joe served in the US Army form April 28, 1964 to May 9, 1966 with an Honorable Discharge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie “Penny” Williams of 49 years; a daughter, Michelle (Tommy) Newell of Morley; two grandchildren and two great-granchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter; a great-grandson; three brothers and three sisters.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday at Chapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 10:00 am.