Willie Joe Wester was born to Mary (Bloyd) and Louie Newton Wester on June 11, 1940, in Pharoah, Oklahoma. He was the seventh of their nine children. God called Joe home on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the age of 80 after suffering COVID-19 complications.
He attended elementary and high school at Pharoah in Okfuskee County. On November 7, 1960, Joe married Judy Kay Payne of Okemah, Oklahoma. They resided in California, Arkansas, Texas, and most recently Oklahoma. Born to their union were two children, Dale and Lance.
Joe served his country by enlisting in the Navy aboard the USS Paul Revere from 1960-1964. After his military service, Joe worked multiple jobs as a truck driver and lineman until finally settling on his career in the telecom industry.
