JOSEPH SHOWERS, JR.

Joseph Showers, Jr., age 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was a native of Ramsey, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Shell Oil Company in 1992 after many years of dedicated employment. After retirement he tired his skills at several successful entrepreneurships. He was affectionately known to family and friends as Pop, Dad, or Bro Doo. Joseph was a man of strong conviction with courage for them all.  He will be remembered as a compassionate, warm and loving person.  Beloved husband of 17 years to Beverly Weber Showers. Loving father of Joseph Showers III, Glendell (Lois) Showers, Beverly (Kirt) Griffin, Joycelyn (William) Nunnery, Pamela Showers, and the late Michael and Carlos Showers. Stepfather of Mark (Tory) Moll and Dwayne (Raylana) Moll. Son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Smith Showers. Brother of Mary (Alvin) Cormier, and the late Walter Hughes and Juanita Grant. Stepbrother of Dianne Moore. Brother-in-law of Rose (Edward) Chopin, Lucy (Billy) Hawkins, Jay (Rosalyn), Dennis (Gloria), Ronald, Brenda, Curtis and Nicole Weber. Joseph is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Phillip Memorial Church, 2^nd Bethlehem Baptist Church, Regular Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Public Viewing at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 3512 Hwy US 90 Avondale, LA on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. ONLY. Private Immediate Family Homegoing Celebration to follow. Pastor Darold A. Ingram, officiating  Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St.  Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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