He is survived by his companion, Paulette M. Miller and sons, Lionel Thomas and Joshua Joseph (Justice). Daughters, Linette Griffin, Amber Miller (Torrell) and brothers, Larry Jenkins, Calvin Joseph and Darryl Joseph (Patricia). Sisters, Jean Joseph Smith, Paul Willis and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph, Lawrence Cooper and Leanna Cooper. Brothers, Stanley Jenkins, Joe Jenkins, Tyrone Joseph, sister; Estelle Bergeron and nephews; Shendrick Cooper and Terry D. Cooper.