Joseph "Joe" S. Temple passed away on Aug. 4th, 2026, at Harvest Manor in Denham Springs, LA due to health issues. Joe was Baptist and a child of God. He was born on January 12, 1945, to Juanita Day and Ferguson D. Temple. He graduated from Kentwood High School and attended Southeastern University. Joe was very athletic, winning awards for both football and track in High School and was on the Southeastern University Track Team. He was also a part of a bowling team and enjoyed fishing. Joe entered the United States Army and became a Medic. He was honorably discharged as a Prosthetic Specialist. Joe eventually retired as a Commercial Painter and Sign Advertisers. He and his wife, Eva, loved to travel and attend LSU football games.
Joe leaves behind three sons, Scotty S. Temple, Paul Temple Harrison and Justin Temple and one daughter, Melisa Gale. He then married Eva M. Wilkinson and added four new stepchildren into his life: Charlene M. McCoy, Chuck Wilkinson, Cookie Wilkinson and Ricky Wilkinson.
Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East on August 12th, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On August 13th, the Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 am at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. Burial will follow at Louisiana National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
