Joseph Woodson was born to the late Horce and Bertha Mae Woodson. Joseph went to Greeneville Middle School.

Joseph had 3 brothers that proceeded him in death Horace Woodson, Deacon Willie C. Woodson, Walter Woodson; 2 sisters Maggie Johnson, Rebecca Bradley

He was married to Diane Woodson in 2016 to this no children were born.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife Diane Woodson: his 3 sisters Bertha Peek (Fredrick), Georgia Martin, Patricia Gandy; 1 brother; MC Woodson (Patricia); 1 Aunt Viola Arnold; 1 Uncle Issac Arnold; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, love ones and sorrowing friends.