Joseph Leon Diebold, Jr.

Joseph Leon Diebold, Jr. was born on Sunday, February 6, 1939, and passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 86. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Prairieville, LA. Joe honorably served his country in the Air Force Reserves. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1957. After 39 years of service, he retired from Exxon Chemical Plant, without ever taking a day off. Joe is survived by his sons, Greg Diebold and Brent Diebold and wife, Stephenie; grandson, David Diebold; sister-in-law, Jackie Boyd and husband, Baker; and a host of other loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn Walters Diebold; and parents, Joseph L. Diebold, Sr. and Eula Marie Knight Diebold. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 12pm until the time of funeral services at 2pm, officiated by Brother Jay Avance. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet ICU unit, for their efforts to help our dad, and their kind attention to every detail. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com