Joe Horace Needham

In Memorium

Joe Horace Needham, born July 5, 1952, of Trussville, AL passed away June 24, 2025 at the age of 72. He was a good man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was described best as a kind and loving soul who never met a stranger. He would often regale his family and friends with tall tales that brought a smile to everyone's face, including one story in which he shot Bigfoot. He also made numerous people laugh by hollering "leg, leg, leg" while watching the dogs race. He graduated from Trussville High School and, after graduation, he worked odd jobs until finding his place at Miller Wireworks, where he worked for 41 years.

He is proceeded in death by his father Clintus Melvin Needham, mother Cora Elizabeth McGowan-Needham, sisters Judy Barber and Tina Lane, and brothers Floyd Needham Sr. (Peanut) and Troy Needham, and grandson Christain Stiff. He is survived by his brothers Ernest Needham and Dewey Needham (Cindy), his sisters Edna Kirkley (Billy) and Deborah Willingham (Chris), his children Anthony Needham, Angel Needham (Rocky), Adam Needham (BreAnna), his grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Officiant:

Adam Needham

Pall-Bearers:

Anthony Needham, Adam Needham, James Stiff, Peyton Needham, Dewey Needham, and William (Little Bill) Kirkley.

Honorary Pall-Bearers:

Ernest Needham, Billy Kirkley, and Chris Willingham

Special Thanks to:

ACG Hospice, Katie, Shanyca, Trish, Laura, Gigi, Nan, Pam, and Lee