1928 – 2019
Beloved Dad and Pa’ Pa, Joe Carker, 90, passed away on April 15, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1928 in Houston Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Barbara Carker, his precious infant daughter, Marcia Lea Carker and his Parents, Jack and Rose Carker. Joe is survived by his daughter, Michelle Cosse’ and husband, Robert; Grandsons, Justin and Jason McClelland, Granddaughter Alexis Cosse’; Great granddaughter, Layla Mia McClelland (daughter of Justin); Brother, Frank Carker, wife Boots, their sons, Jack, Greg, Gary, Frank and their families; Stepsons, Richard Waymire and wife Muriel, Gary Waymire and wife Michelle, Gary’s children, Jamie, Christina, Christopher, Gary Michael, Brian, Kevin, Kim and all of their families; numerous cousins and their families.
Joe was a Corporal in the US Army and served honorably in the Korean War. He was a meat cutter for many years and retired from Jim Jamail & Sons Grocery Market at the age of 59.
Special thanks to the wonderful ladies of “You’re First” for taking such good care of Pappa Joe.
All Services will be at:
Brookside Funeral Home
13747 Eastex Freeway
Houston, Texas 77039
281.449.6511
Visitation on Thursday, 4-18-2019 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm with Rosary Service following from 7 pm to 8 pm in the Grand Chapel.
Funeral Service on Friday, 4-19-2019 from 10 am to 11 am in the Family Chapel with Gravesite Services immediately following at the Cemetery.
