ROCKINGHAM — Joseph V. “Joe” Warner, 86, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home.
He was born Oct. 14, 1933 in Richmond County, a son of the late Arlie E. and Alma G. Webb Warner.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Roberdell United Methodist Church. He worked for the Rockingham Department Police for 10 years before joining the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office where he worked for 20 years.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Doris Warner Criscoe and Arlene Warner Russell.
Due to COVID-19, a private graveside service will be held this week at Eastside Cemetery.
Surviving, his wife of 60 years, Frances Outen Warner; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Warner of Lake Tillery and Nancy Jo Warner Campbell (Mike) of Little River, South Carolina; grandson, Matthew Joel Smith (Magen) of Albermarle; grandaughter, Allison Warner Campbell of Wilmington; great-grandchildren Tyson Smith, Cora Smith and Millie Smith, all of Albermarle; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Richmond Co. Hospice, 1119 Hwy. 1 N., Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Warner family.