Obituary of James Joseph, III

James Joseph, III was born June 17, 1958 in Tulsa, OK to James Joseph, Jr. and Mary Marguerite (Holmes) Joseph and passed from this life on November 6, 2018 at the age of 60 surrounded by family.

He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend.  “Boogie”, as he was affectionately called, will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death by his parents James is survived by his wife, Elesia Lynette (Liggins) Joseph; his children and their spouses, James Joseph IV (Megan), Chevice Dunn (Willie) and Ephraim Liggins; his brothers, Shamos Joseph, Jamos Joseph, Amos Joseph, Damos Joseph; his sisters, Mary Joseph Reeves and Velma Joseph Shelton, his step brother, James Stakes; his 10 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

James will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, and a rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. both at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home and Chapel.  A funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 at the Pentecostal Temple Church of God In Christ, 2438 E. 29th Street North, Tulsa.  He will be laid to rest with military honors at Calvary Cemetery following.

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