Joseph Edward Franklin DeRose

In loving memory of our Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Uncle, Joseph Edward Franklin DeRose who was born to Marie Elizabeth DeRose (Pickens) and Franklin DeRose Sr. on January 6th, 1970 in New London, New Hampshire.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Franklin DeRose Sr. in July 1997.

He was taught construction from his father starting at the age of 8 with a family-owned business, DeRose construction. Construction being his go to job he spent many years working with his father Franklin DeRose Sr, brother Franklin DeRose Jr, and nephew Austin Bailey (Herman) at DiCo Construction.

His greatest achievement in life was loving his children and his Mumma. He spent many nights and days at the river bottom and spending time with family. He enjoyed automotive work, get rich quick ideas, and had

a knack for designing custom popsicle crafts. Joe had many friends and he will be missed dearly.

Joseph was taken from us way to soon and leaves behind to cherish his memories; mumma Marie Elizabeth DeRose of Chandler, AZ; four children Joseph Edward Franklin DeRose Jr., Johanna Raquel DeRose, Sophia Renee DeRose, and William Joseph Martin DeRose of Wyandotte, OK; nine grandchildren Wyatt Engle, Kenton DeRose, Trenton Parker, Alayna Parker, Dayson Lankford, Levi DeRose, Myah DeRose, Sarah DeRose, and Lonny DeRose of Wyandotte, OK; one brother Franklin DeRose Jr. of Avondale, AZ; four sisters Diane Bailey of Avondale, AZ, Darlene Barrera of Phoenix, AZ, Doreen Norice of Chandler, AZ, and Dora Cochran of Fort Smith, AR.; eighteen nephews; twenty-two nieces; his honorary children Austin Bailey (Herman) and Nakli Bailey of Avondale, AZ; and his beloved Trudy Parker mother of his children.