Demetrice Romian Joseph , Sr. Obituary (1977 - 2024)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 OBITUARY Demetrice Romian Joseph, Sr. was born on November 17, 1977 to William and Joanne Joseph. He departed this life on January 13, 2024 at Rapides Regional Hospital. Demetrice was baptized at an early age at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, Arkansas by Pastor Anthony Craig. He attended Dollarway High School and was a member of the Dollarway Cardinals Football Team. The family relocated to Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from Bolton High School and was a proud member of the Bolton Bears Football Team. He attended Northwestern State University. Transitioning from his academic career, Demetrice, affectionally known as "Dula", went into the workforce and worked numerous jobs after he obtained his CDL license including the cities of Alexandria and Pineville and offshore. Dula exuded kindness and even the most reserved faces blossomed into smiles under his golden glaze. Dula was an integral part of his family, the life of the party who brought everyone together. He brought hearts closer and mended any fraying threads. He never met a stranger. He had a relationship with all nationalities. He saw beyond differences, recognizing the good in everyone he met. No one was a stranger to him, only a friend waiting to be made. Demetrice is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Foster Joseph, Sr. and Beatrice Joseph; maternal grandparents, Flan Johnson and Frankie Brown; aunt, Betty Burns Simon; uncles, Charles Burns & Frank Burns. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, William (Fat Daddy) and Joanne Joseph of Alexandria, Louisiana; Four (4) daughters, Janae Robertson, Tikiesha Dunbar and Joanna Joseph, all of Alexandria and Khaliyah Joseph of Houston, Texas; Two (2) sons, Mykel Hunter and Demetrice Joseph, Jr., of Houston, Texas; Four (4) sisters, Latoya Joseph Groves and Darnetta Joseph, of Houston, Texas, Merika Joseph Taylor(Raymond) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Azonda Joseph of Moreno Valley, California; one (1) brother, William Slaughter of Alexandria, Louisiana; nieces, Jasmine Moxley, Crystal Moxley, Ciara Austin, Kayla Ferrell, Za'Kariah Slaughter, Tianna Brown, Tiarra Slaughter; nephews, Jockques Joseph & Marques Joseph, Ezekiel Dupas, Joshua Lacour, Isaiah Moxley, Joshua Moxley, Elijah Taylor; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends(who were all considered his family). Please keep the family in prayer ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"