Jerry Wayne Joseph of Water Valley, MS died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford Friday, December 23, 2016 with his wife, Carla, by his side. Jerry was born April 14, 1953 to the late Ed and Maybell Powell Joseph in Rome, MS. He joined the US Army and served for 22 years, receiving numerous medals including the Bronze Star. After his retirement from military service, Jerry worked at the North MS Regional Center in Oxford until his health failed. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, motorcycling, and he loved his family and his faithful dog, Chester. Jerry was Catholic by faith, but attended Jumpers Methodist Church with his wife.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 2-3 pm with services immediately following in the Henry Chapel at 3 pm with Bro. Joel Jones and Bro. Bobby Jones officiating. Burial will be in Jumpers Chapel Cemetery with military honors at the graveside.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Carla Joseph of Water Valley, MS; two daughters, Paula (John) Greco and Lorena Board, both of Seattle, WA; one son, Jerry Joseph, Jr. of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Doris Joseph and Delia Ann Joseph, both of Greenwood, MS; three brothers, Charles Joseph of Carrollton, MS, Freddie Joseph of Cleveland, MS, and Ed Joseph of Newport, AR; and seven grandchildren.