Robert Joseph Sr.

Tuesday, Mar. 9
March 9, 2010
Sheriff’s ranges give public a new target
March 11, 2010
Tuesday, Mar. 9
March 9, 2010
Sheriff’s ranges give public a new target
March 11, 2010

Robert W. Joseph Sr., 87, a native of New Orleans, La., and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Tuesday, March 2, 2010.


Mr. Joseph was a member of Law Street Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board and in the choir. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired crane operator.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Russell Joseph of Thibodaux; son, Bonny Simon of Lake Charles; daughter, Irma Taylor of Atlanta; sisters, Edna Joseph and Margaret Banks of Labadieville, and Lucille Stirgus of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Macey Simon Joseph; parents, Adam and Rebecca Howard Joseph; son, Robert Joseph Jr.; and brothers, Charston Harrison, and Wilbert and Irvin Joseph.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 6, at Law Street Baptist Church in New Orleans. His funeral service will follow at noon at the church.

He will be buried at Mount Olive Cemetery.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.