In Loving Memory of Retired Col. Joseph Means Jr. Obituary

Joseph Means Jr. was born in Montgomery, Alabama on September 24, 1959 to Cassie and the late Joseph Means Sr. On September 10, 2020, he passed away in his home at the age of 60 years old. Joseph and his family moved to Wesley Chapel, Florida in the summer of 2007. He was a retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, with 29 years of distinguished service. He was currently the Vice President of DISA and Defense Agencies at Perspecta. He graduated from Alabama State University with a Bachelors in Computer and Information Science, received his Masters of Business Administration from Golden Gate University, as well as a Masters of Science from the Air War College in International Studies. He received many prestigious awards and honors including Air Force Achievement Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Joseph Means Jr. was a man of God and a member of Carmel Friendship Church. He was of great character, comfortable talking to anyone and making people laugh. He also embodied a high level of intensity and an undeniable work ethic. He is much loved, highly admired, and will be missed and cherished forever. Affectionately called Maine, he leaves to cherish his memory his mother Cassie Means, loving wife of 34 years Roslyn Means, his four daughters Rachel, Dr. Olivia, Dr. Sarah, and Elizabeth Means, siblings Margaret Smith and her spouse Albert Smith, Ethel Means, Elizabeth Carter, Ronald Means and his spouse Jackie Means, his Mother- in- Law Shirley Brunswick, nieces and nephews, other extended family, and close friends. We love you.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Condolences may be sent to 7632 Richland St., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Arrangements are with the Hodges Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the organization or ministry listed below.

Brain Expansions Scholastic Training, Inc.

c/o Dexter M. Frederick, M.D.

10006 Cross Creek Blvd, #400

Tampa, FL 33647

Tax ID: 20-2834380

Mary McLeod Bethune Educational Council

c/o Salem Missionary Baptist Church

179-14 140th Ave,

Jamaica, NY 11434

Tax ID: 11-3140976