- Date Of Birth: May 22, 1950
- Date Of Death: July 11, 2015
- State: Montana
Big Joe was born on May 22, 1950 in Great Falls, MT to Ralph Laverdure and Cecelia Komeotis. He spent his childhood growing up in Great Falls. In May of 1986 he married the love of his life, Dianne Deberry, and they remained together until her passing earlier this year. He spent the majority of his career working for Williamson Fencing.
Those who have survived Big Joe include sons, Tony, David, Calvin, Joe Jr (Cheri), Chris (Meagen), William (Jennifer), Elvis; daughters, Missy, Dolly, Terry, Dana, Alvina Marie (Larry), Celia, Crystal, Althea; brothers, Bobby and Puppet; sisters, Sissy, Judy, and Christine; 52 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife; his parents; brothers, Bruce and Johnny; sister, Judy; grandchildren, Shaquira and Joseph.
