Mr. Joe Laymond Chavis Carpenter Augusta, Ga., entered into rest June 26, 2014 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Mr. Joe Laymond Chavis, 77, husband of Gail Bradford Chavis. Mr. Chavis a native of Orangeburg, SC lived most of his life in Augusta where he was a Carpenter. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. A memorial gathering will be Monday from 11:00 amto 1:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home with Military Honors. He is survived by a son, Joseph A. Chavis (Melissa) Augusta, Ga., daughter, Lisa C. Royal, Rainsville, AL., and brothers, Frank Chavis, Victor Chavis. Sisters, Louella Sullivan, Mamie Chavis and Daisy Campbell. Four, grandchildren, Tabitha, Jennifer, Sarah & Lucas. Please visit www.mcneillfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s personal guestbook. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw St. Martinez, Georgia 706.364.9122