Joe was born on March 16, 1941 in Hanford, California to Cleo Elsie (Savell) Rhea and Joe Rhea and passed away on November 6, 2024 in Spiro, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Donny Rhea.
Survivors include his daughters, Julie Markus and Cindy Rhea; grandchildren, Kristi Tisinger and Casey Tisinger.