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1983

Joseph was born in Osceola Arkansas on March 14, 1983. He weighed 11 lbs even. I carried him for 10 months. Joseph was a good baby he didn't cry much and was happy but he was shy. He started to school in Dyess, AR.

1990

We moved to Fayetteville AR.

1997

We moved from Fayetteville AR back to the Leachville area.

1998

1998 Joseph met Rhonda the love of his life. He cared for her alot. They had their ups and downs like most kids do. But through good times and bad they were going to make it. They were together for 7 yrs until he went to be with Jesus. She has been devastated by this and she still loves him. She is and will always be a part of our family.

2005

Joseph Passed away on April 14, 2005 at the age of 22. Joseph was depressed the last year of his life maybe longer but I didn’t know. He had started drinking and taking prescription medication I guess to try to make what ever it was go away. He had hurt his back at one time when he worked on the boat and got a prescription from the emergency room. But then he could go back at anytime and get one. Just walk right in and say he was hurting and they would write one out just like that. We tried to stop them he even ended up in the hospital at one time because he would not wake up. When he did he had to stay in the hospital for about a week. We tried to get him into rehab but to get into rehab you have to be clean of drugs. I couldn’t understand that I thought they were there to help you get off of them. Joseph would try really hard but he would slip back into it. He moved back in with us the last year I thought maybe I could help him. I also watched him close or tried to. Many nights I slept on the couch beside his room so I could hear him. I didn’t that night. I failed. He would ask for help and being a mother you feel like a failure if you can’t help them. We had finally got him into a rehab he was supposed to go the next week after we lost him. Only one more week. Joseph and I prayed everyday for help. I don’t know if Joseph meant to do this or if it was an accident. Joseph and I talked all the time and he was so scared he was going to lose me or his Dad. I couldn’t understand why he kept thinking of that always. I would always say we have a lot more time here and it would be hard but he would make it. Never in my life had I ever thought I would have to live without him. I went to wake him up that morning and I could not get a response from him I called the ambulance and we followed him to the hospital he passed at he hospital and I went into shock I can’t remember from there on. I miss him so much it feels like someone is sticking there hand in my chest and they keep ripping it out. I keep saying the “What if” “Why” What else could I have done. I don’t know.

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	SHELLY ALWAYSKENNYSMOM lit a candle on 07/05/2008: "ITS ANGELS LIKE YOU,PRECIOUS JOSEPH...WHO TRUELY LIGHT UP OUR HEAVENS ABOVE..LOVE 4MOM..XO"

	Steph ~. Daughter Of Anita Yeo lit a candle on 07/05/2008: "A breeze, a smile, that's our angels telling us they're ok & will always be with us."

	Donna -Corey's Mom lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Joseph, wishing you a Happy 4th of July in Heaven. Hope you & all our angels are enjoying the beautiful fireworks."

	Brenda-mom 2. Angel Christopher Proctor lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "sweet dreams sweetie, hope u enjoyed the fireworks an thanks 4 being chris's friend so he wasnt scared of the noise"

	Jeralyn Mom To Angel Darrell Gillis lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Happy 4th of July sweet Joseph, sending my love to u & ur precious mom & family. God Bless!"

	Vince lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Joseph, happy 4th iof july to you and your precious family!"

	Sandy ~. Mom Of Angel Kelli Spaniel ~. lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Happy 4th of July Joseph - have fun watching the fireworks tonight w/ur angel friends! {{{Dessa}}}"

	Helena. Mum Of ^j^ Hannah Card. lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, love isn't love until you give it away. Love always. Helena.xx."

	Ellen Mum Of Adam Gilmour lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Hoping today is a day with love and good memories for your family Joseph.. hugs xxxx"

	LaRaine Mom To Angel Cynthia Hernandez lit a candle on 07/04/2008: "Happy 4th of July precious Joseph& family. Another holiday w/out u but knw tht u are thought of w/luv.Hugs Dessa"

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