Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
12:54 pm Saturday, November 11, 2017

Joseph “Joe” John Karwacki Jr.

Joseph “Joe” John Karwacki Jr. of Phil Campbell passed away Nov. 11 at the age of 71. His memorial service will be Nov. 19 at 9:45 a.m. at the Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Randall Tice and Bro. Coy Morgan officiating.

Joe was a longtime resident of Phil Campbell and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member of the Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and husband. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather May, and brother, James Feller.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Ergle Karwacki; daughters, LeKita Sampson (Stephen) and Penelope Austin (Eddie); and five grandchildren.

Please leave online condolences for the Karwacki family at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.

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