Joe L. Risby Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe L. Risby Sr. (Decatur, Illinois), born in Rosedale, Mississippi, who passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe L. Risby Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Risby and Elnora Risby (Steward); and his brothers, Samuel Risby Jr. and Albert Britt Risby. He is survived by: his former wife Jacqueline L. Risby (Waller); his children, Carlos D. Risby Sr. (Roxanne) of Decatur, Adrian N. Risby Sr. (Octavia) of Decatur, Joe L. Risby Jr. of Decatur, Derrick Stapleton of Springfield, Tania Robinson of Decatur and Mary Jackson of Decatur; his fiancée Brenda Herron; his siblings, Bobbie Jean Tyus (Carthell) of Decatur and James Edward Risby of Decatur; and his grandchildren, Carlos Risby II, Titiana Risby, Timery Jackson, Chavez Murray, Darious Jones, Whitney Risby, Adrian Risby Jr., Ya', Reed, Jamarion Marshall, Marhajie Freeman, Amani McKnight, Charles Robinson Jr., Ronald Ealey, Jr., Amia Jackson and Niasia Jackson.
