Pastor Emertius Edward Joseph, Sr.

Rev. Edward Joseph, Sr., age 88, Pastor Emeritus of Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church of Harvey, LA was called home by his heavenly father on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as “Rev.” “Ed” and “Grandfather”, Pastor Joseph was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. Pastor Joseph retired from Avondale Shipyard after 38 years of service as a crane operator; he was also a retired carpenter. Rev. Joseph gave his life to Christ on July 12, 1959 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the deacon ministry. On May 25, 1984 he was ordained to preach the gospel by the Ideal Missionary Baptist and Educational Association and became an associate minister at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. In August of 1997 he was installed as pastor of Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church, where he served faithfully for 21 years. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he restored the entire sanctuary because of his love for God and people within the community. Pastor Emeritus Edward Joseph, Sr., was also passed Worship Master of the Pride of Marrero Masonic Mason #291, and a passed Grand Chaplain of the United Most Worship St. John Grand Lodge A. F&AM Jurisdiction of Louisiana. He was a devoted Christian who believed in spreading the gospel. Beloved husband of 67 years to Gladys Scieneaux Joseph. Loving father of Edward (Paulette) Joseph, Jr., Sheila Freeman (Donald), Sylvia Joseph, and the late Michael Joseph. Proud grandfather of Tarama Joseph, Edward M. Joseph III, Donald Freeman, Jr. (Nicole), Christopher Joseph (Tiffany), Leotha Terrell III (Coco), Abbie Freeman, Lance Terrell, A’Delle Joseph (Derrick), and Jordan Joseph. Son of the late Welmon and Victoria Charles Joseph. Brother of Paul Wilbert Joseph (Marie), Walter Joseph (Sylvia), Rose Miller, Ethel Fisher, Earline Smallwood, and the late Alvin, Welmon, Jr., Octave, Gistarve, Sr., Herbert and Octavia Joseph. Brother-in-law of Rev. Louis Scieneaux, Josephine Scieneaux, Ethel Joseph and Kathy Scieneaux; also survived by 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the viewing at Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church, 1542 Pailet Ave. Harvey, LA on Friday, September 20, 2019; Remains will lie in repose from 5pm-8pm; Reflections of Life will begin at 6:00p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mount Calvary St. St James, LA on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 1:00p.m. Pastor Samuel Jones, host pastor; Pastor Ernest Weber, officiating Interment: Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery-St. James, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.