Mr. Joseph Coley, age 72, Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Savannah Hospice in Savannah, GA. Mr. Coley was born to the late William and Bessie L. Thompson Coley on May 10, 1939 in Dodge County, GA. He was a self employed carpenter. Mr. Coley was preceded in death by his wife: Velene Pridgen Coley and a brother: James Coley. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in th Salem Holiness Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with interment following in the Salem Church Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter: Jolene (Robert) Price, Crestview, FL; son: Johnny (Grace) Coley, Salesville, Ohio; brother: W. L. (Betty) Coley, Douglas, GA; sisters: Mary Corser, and Carolyn (Ray) Spinks, both of Douglas, GA and ten grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.