Joseph F. Recker III, 80, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late JoAnn M. (Derkits), who passed away in 2016. Born December 27, 1940 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph F., Jr. and Vivian (Silfies) Recker. Joe worked as a cement mason for Alvin Butz Construction for many years. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Joe was an avid NASCAR collector.

Survivors: daughter, Jill Recker; son, Todd Recker; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Charles Recker and wife, Joanie, and Jeffrey Recker and wife, Tina; and several nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his sisters, Sylvia and Theresa.

Services: A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, March 31 ^st at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Memorials Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Joe. Online condolences may be offered above.