A native of Ware Shoals, Joe is the son of Billy and Carrie Lee White and is the second generation working with the family buisness. Joe is married to Marie Hitt White and has one son, William Joseph White, III. Joe Graduated from Ware Shoals High School, the first class of Paramedic's in South Carolina, Erskine College, and John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tn.

Joe is a member of the Ware Shoals United Methodist Church, Center Lodge #37 A.F.M, Scottish Rite, Hejaz Shrine, and the Honea Path Civitan Club. Along with serving the Ware Shoals, Honea Path, and surrounding communties thru his work, he has participated in many community events. His hobbies have included hunting, flying, and computer programming.