Joseph A. Briley

December 15, 1957 ~ January 22, 2021 (age 63)

Joseph Alex Briley Jr., also known as 'Joe Cool,' 63, departed this life of an unexpected illness on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, in Marietta, Georgia.

Mr. Joseph Briley was born December 14, 1957, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the union of Ada Bell (Harden) and Joseph Briley Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age. Preceding him in death are his parents, Ada Bell and Joseph Briley Sr.; grandparents, Cora and Eddie Harden; sisters: Evelyn Brown and Diane Briley, brother: Vernard Briley; three nephews: M.L. Brown, Carl Le’Shaun Pruitt Jr., and Gailen Briley; three nieces: Ja’Sieka Briley, Brittany Briley, and Bria Briley.

Joseph moved to South Bend, Indiana in 1966, receiving his education at Washington High School and Harrison Elementary School. He lived in South Bend most of his life until he relocated to Marietta, Georgia in May 2007.

Joseph worked at the City of South Bend in the Sanitation Department for many years. He recently retired as the Building superintendent of union Properties in Marietta, Georgia. Joe was known as a sharp dresser. He took pride in matching up everything he wore from head to toe. He received the nickname 'Joe Cool' in kindergarten as he strolled the halls of Harrison School with a lean and dip in his walk. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. 

Joseph leaves to cherish his memories, two loving children: Jerel Briley of Marietta, Georgia and Stephanie Briley of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Maxine Briley of Hiram, Georgia; a brother, Ray Briley of Atlanta, Georgia; two grandkids: Mila Briley and Jerel Briley Jr. Seven nieces: Gwen (Andrew) Blue, Talise Briley, and Dynesha Lax, Ada Vanessa (James) Fuller, Evelyn West, Dwana Blaine, and Tamisha Lark; four nephews: Ronnie Brown, Kenneth Blount, Brandon Briley, and Brailon Briley.

Joseph also loved being with his nephews he called 'his boys' in Georgia: Terrance, Terrell, Quashaun, Da’Shaun, Darius, Ja’Kyi, and Javon; along with a host of relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.

We want to say a special Thank You to Joseph’s boss, Mr. Frank Anthony at Kings of Union Properties, LLC for giving Joseph lots of encouragement and support while he lived in Marietta, Georgia.

Obituary for Joseph A. Briley | Alford's Mortuary

Source: Legacy.com

02/21/2026 EJS

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