Joseph (Joey) Lee Andrews, Jr, 70 of Laurel, MS passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence in Laurel, MS. He was born Friday, December 18, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Tucker`s Crossing Baptist Church at 2054 Tucker`s Crossing Rd, Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 2:00PM at Tucker`s Crossing Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Tuckers Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jay Wesbrooks and Bro. Thomas Montgomery will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

Joseph was a very faithful husband and caregiver to his wife Audrey. He served in the United States Army Reserves for over 30 years including one tour in Panama. He also prepared many vehicles and equipment to send overseas for Operation Desert Storm.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Lee Andrews and Faye Montgomery Andrews.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Audrey Walker Andrews; daughter, Shannon Jones D`Agostino (David); granddaughters, Kari Shimer (Alan Courchene) and Alex Dyer (Cody); great grandchild, Milo Dyer; nephew, Doug Walker; sister-in-law, MaryJean Hamby; Special family members Tim and Tammie Daughtry, Kimberly Brewer; His long-time fur friend Cody.

Pallbearers will be Doug Walker, David D`Agostino, Tim Daughtry, Ryan Twiner, Ray Smith, and Cody Dyer.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arlee Williamson Walker Pre-Professional Science Scholarship or the Burlian O. Walker Journalism Scholarship at Copiah Lincoln Community College.