ACKERLY - Funeral services for Joe Webb, 83, of Ackerly were Apr. 22, at First Baptist Church in Ackerly with Dr. Stan Blevins officiating and John Bill Hedrick assisting. Burial followed in Ackerly Cemetery, under care and direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation was Apr. 21, at Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa.
Joe passed away on Apr. 18, 2026, in Lamesa surrounded by his family. He was born on Apr. 28, 1942, in Lamesa, to John Benton and Mary Idella (Oaks) Webb. He married Lafern Foster on Dec. 31, 1965, in Lamesa. They were married 45 years at the time of her death in 2011.
Joe was a lifelong farmer in the Ackerly–Flower Grove area. Farming was his childhood dream, and he loved working alongside his brothers, Wayne and Jerry. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and, over the years, visited all of the lower 48 states.
One of Joe’s greatest joys was his grandchildren. He loved watching them participate in sports and other activities. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and, along with his brother Jack, rode thousands of miles to attend their grandchildren’s games.
Joe was a self-taught fiddle player and shared that love with his daughter, Becky. They treasured every opportunity to play music together and, along with friends, performed monthly for the residents of the Beehive for more than ten years.
Joe was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ackerly, where he and his brother Robert could often be found sharing a pew on Sundays.
Joe is survived by his daughter Becky Nix and husband Daniel, of Gail; brothers Robert Webb and Jerry Webb and wife Lawana all of Ackerly; four grandchildren Thomas Nix and wife Mary of Garden City, J.W. Nix of Austin, Erin Daniell and husband Chase of Abilene and Ben Nix of Abilene; one greatgranddaughter expected any day and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lafern Webb, son Mike Webb, brothers and sister-in-law’s John and Melba Webb, Wayne and Peggy Webb, and Jack and Brenda Webb.
The family suggests memorials to the Ackerly Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 145 Ackerly, TX 79713, the Ackerly Cemetery PO Box 44 Ackerly, TX 79713 or a charity of your choice.
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