Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Jr., 68, of Rincon, unexpectedly passed away on March 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Sr., Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland Ohio) and mother, Julia Frances Brichacek (nee Mocarski), Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland, Ohio).

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy (Busby) Brichacek; his daughters, Chastity Lawson (Tony), Brandi Huskins (Grayson), and Lindsey Brichacek (Shannon).;his beloved grandchildren, Brianna Lawson, Brandon Lawson, Finn Huskins, and Hutson Huskins; sister, Dorrin Marie Birch, M.D. (aka Doreen Marie Brichacek), Bowling Green, Ohio; half-sister, Jo Carol Reno, Alta Loma, CA; sister-in-law, Sandy Werts (Michael); brothers-in-law John Busby (Emma Jo), Bobby Busby (Lisa); along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.


Joe was born in Cleveland Ohio and graduated from Berkshire high school in Burton Ohio, class of 1972 where he was an avid and accomplished wrestler. After graduating high school, he moved down to Savannah and began working for Gulfstream Aerospace where he worked for many years. He continued his illustrious aviation career working as contractor on Hunter Army Airfield, and was currently working at Edwards Interiors Aerospace as a Quality Engineer.  He was a member of Landrum Masonic Lodge #48. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley-Davidsons. He dearly loved his family and friends. Joe was the life the party and truly enjoyed planning trips and get togethers in Ohio with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation: 12 – 1 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 in the funeral home.

Memorial Service: 1 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 in the funeral home chapel.

Remembrances: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.