Joseph (Joe) Woodridge III made his transition on March 8, 2018, with his family by his side in Akron, Ohio. Joseph was born on March 7, 1966, to Joseph and Geraldine Woodridge Jr.  in Washington, DC. Joseph received his formal education through Washington D.C and, Prince Georges County Public School Systems. Brother Joe accepted Christ as his Savior with Sanctuary of Worship Apostolic Faith Church where he served as a faithful member who truly loved the Lord.

Joe was united in Holy matrimony to his best friend and companion Gloria Woodridge on June 24, 2000 in Verette, Louisiana where they resided for three years before moving to Akron.

Joe was employed with District Transmission for over 20 years where he served as an automobile mechanic. He also worked as security for Admiral and MVM Security for many important sites in Virginia for over 10 years. Joe was employed at the Navy Yard after which he drove tractor-trailers throughout the country. Even better than gaining a paycheck he met the love of his life Gloria on those very same roads. His detailed employment record was complete when he worked for Exxon Mobil in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joe loved his animals but most importantly he loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed watching movies with his wife and playing Phase 10. Joe loved to eat tasty food; especially food made by his mother Geraldine Woodridge and his sisters Tia and Tawana. He was a gentle and kind soul who loved life and loved making sure others enjoyed their selves and got everything they needed.

Celebrating his life cherished memories, his devoted wife Gloria Woodridge, Ohio; children, Michael Woodridge (Quiana), Maryland, Joseph Woodridge IV, Maryland, Joseph Woodridge V. (Charice), Florida, Delonte Kemp, Maryland, Roger Williams, Maryland, Shatina Patterson (Germain), Georgia, Sabrena Thompson, Ohio, Shannel Howard, (Clinton), Ohio, Khadijah Williams, Maryland; his three brothers Larkin Leonard,   Louisiana, Antonio Woodridge (Kerri), Maryland, Nikia Woodridge, Louisiana; his two sisters Tawana Woodridge, Maryland, Tia Logan (Antonio), Maryland; his sisters-in-law Tracie Alford, Monica Packer, Fatima Ohoh (Esi), Ohio, Karen Mack (Charles), Ohio, Rebecca Willis, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Samuel Thompson (Zeborah), Alabama, Calvin Thompson, and Clarence Thompson. Joseph was also loved by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, friends and a fatherly figure to many.