Joel Emmett Williams

Joel Emmett Williams, 67, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edwin Williams, Sr. and Alease Virginia Seay Williams; his brother, Leo Edwin Williams, Jr.; and his nephew, Leo Edwin "Buzz" Williams III.

Joel was a Hampden-Sydney College graduate, class of 1979, and then went on to work for the State Corporation Commission as a financial analyst until his retirement in 2023. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time on the water and on his boat with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered as a loving, devoted husband.

Joel is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda M. Williams; nieces, Dana Williams Sharpe (Kirk) and Shawn Williams Vaden; sister-in-law, Jean R. Williams; and other extended family members and friends.

All services will be private.