Mr. Joseph Early Charles Jr.

November 15, 1942 - July 25, 2019

Mr. Joseph Early Charles, Jr. “Body Heat” Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas, LA, for Mr. Joseph Early Charles, Jr., 76, who entered eternal rest, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Mr. Charles is survived by his son, Joseph Anthony Sam (Vicky) of Houston, TX; eight daughters, Suzette Angela Charles Greene (Andrew) of Opelousas, LA, Carolyn Redmond (Burley) of Opelousas, LA, Selma Ward (Andre) of Houston, TX, Brenda Hall Stenson (Kevin) of Elton, LA, Tina Hall Charles (Timothy) of Opelousas, LA, Michelle Gradney of Augusta, GA, Holly Jones (Karl, Jr.) of Lafayette, LA and Regina Redmond of Leonville, LA; three children he reared, James Martin Joseph of Opelousas, LA, Justine Joyner of Lafayette, LA and Kawasky Joyner of Lafayette, LA; two brothers, Joseph Ervin Charles and Joseph “JoJo” Charles both of Houston, TX; a sister, Josephine Charles of Opelousas, LA; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Early Charles, Sr. & Corastine Tyler Charles; a brother, Joseph Harry Charles, Sr.; a sister, Cora Lee Charles; a son, Joseph Leroy Redmond, Sr. and a grandson, Joseph Leroy Redmond, Jr. Visiting hours will be observed from 7:00 AM to 10:45 AM Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home. Share words of comfort with the Charles family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.