Julius Artis, "Joe Bo" Silver, 81, passed away January 22, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Halifax County to the late Pattie and Julius Silver.

Julius is survived by his wife of 35 years, Minnie Massenburg Silver; his children: Barry Boone, Ginger Carter, and Kaiyon Silver'; two grandchildren; his sisters Earnestine Evans, Mittie Richardson, Pattie Richardson and Dorothy Evans.

A funeral service was held January 26, 2025 at Mount Bethel Baptist Church. Burial followed at church cemetery.