William Joseph White III was born and raised in Honea Path, where he lives with his wife, Camilla.

He is an alumnus of Christ Church Episcopal School, Erskine College (Where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management), and Piedmont Technical College's School of Mortuary Science. He is a licesnsed funeral director and embalmer.

A third generation funeral director, he has served in the family business since 2004.

Joe is a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. In addition to serving his community as a funeral director, he enjoys reading, playing the guitar, travelling with his lovely wife, and is an avid gamer.