Joseph A. Faltz Jr.

Joseph A. Faltz Jr., 72, passed away on July 31, 2025, peacefully in Richmond, Virginia. Joseph was born on June 1, 1953, to Betsy and Joseph Faltz Sr. He was the second of 13 children. Joseph, also known as Bae, Pop, Mane, and Joe was known for his wittiness, craftsmanship, having a soft spot for kids, a strong work ethic, being family-focused, and his ability to inspire and mentor others.

Joseph married his best friend and the love of his life, Anna Batten, in 1979. They shared 46 years together before he passed away. Where you saw one, you saw the other.

He performed carpentry services for nearly 50 years in several positions with different companies including Surry Nuclear Powerplant and Newport News Shipyard. He is best known for and was extremely proud of the decades he dedicated to his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Joseph was a devout member of Main Street Baptist Church for many years, and he poured his heart into his faith community by serving in the Male Choir and as President of the Men's Ministry for a few years.

His love and devotion to his family was most important to him. He enjoyed singing with his grandkids, walking the grandkids to the park, debating sports and politics, traveling with family, and challenging anyone around to a chess match or random trivia facts. You could often find him outside building things for his family or completing a variety of projects.

Joseph A. Faltz Jr. is survived by his loving wife - Anna Batten Faltz; his children - Shawanda Crocker-Alexander (Alex), Darius Ricks (Keisha), Joseph Faltz III (Christina), Johnnie Faltz Sr. (Dorothy), and Shayla Bailey; his brothers and sisters - Elsie Jackson, Mary Jones (Leroy - Deceased), Ronnie Faltz (Gloria), Bobby Faltz (Barbara), Betsy Warren (Otis), Gilles Faltz (Susan), Barrie Faltz (Marcellia), Jerry Faltz, Aretha Taylor (Roger), and Raola Faltz; his Uncle Lawrence Faltz (Katherine - Deceased); and many brothers and sisters in law - Jackie Warren, Pernell Batten (Deildra), Linwood Cypress (Kita), Felicia Ballard (James), Lawrence Cypress (Lisa), Lavon Johnson (Gary), Lorita Cypress, Deborah Jordan (Miles), Roxanne Greene (Gaylor), Tyrone King (Sheryl), Brian King, Patrick King, and George King Jr. He is also survived by a host of grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Joseph Faltz Jr. endured the loss of his parents - Betsy and Joseph Faltz Sr., his son Corey Faltz, his brothers Richard Faltz (Cheryle) and Loren Faltz, and his brother-in-law Leon Batten, who all preceded him in death.

Joseph A. Faltz Jr. leaves a very deep hole in our hearts, and the impact of his life will be felt far and wide for many years to come.

On Wednesday, August 06, 2025 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm on Thursday, August 07, 2025 at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield. Interment will follow the service in the Christian Home Church Cemetery. Please keep the Faltz family in your prayers.