Joseph Ester was born on July 19, 1957 to Irene Harris Ester and the late Granville Eddie Ester, Sr. Joseph well known as “JoJo” departed this life on April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 67 years old. JoJo accepted Christ at a young age. He attended St. James High School and laterwent on to work as a Truck Driver for Boh Bros for 35 years. After he retired, JoJo started working at Home Hardware for 2 years. Then went on to work at St. James Parish Government. JoJo was a devoted husband, loving father, an amazing grandfather, brother and friend and just a joy to be around. His wife was the apple of his eye. JoJo was a family man that loved and cared about everyone around him. Joseph leaves to cherish his memories: His wife of 29 years Monica Thomas Ester, His children: Andrinaka (Jabbar) Jackson of Geismar, LA; Joseph Jamal (Darva) Ester of Denton, TX; Brittany Ester of Darrow, LA; Jyanna and Jorday Simoneaux of Gonzales, LA; Jasmine, Aniyah, and Wyndell Ester of Lutcher, LA; He also reared Wyndell (Jalater) Thomas of Thibodaux, LA. 15 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren; godchildren: Maurice Irving, Kavon Simoneaux, and Brylee Ester; His mother: Irene Harris Ester; siblings: Granville (Mary) Ester, Jr., Irene (Stephen) Broden, Sandra (Nathaniel) Johnson, Larry (Patrena) Ester, Gary (Leslie) Ester, Joann (Sidney Jr.) Jones, Terry (Melissa) Ester, Tyron (Myra) Ester; Stepsisters: Charlene (Danny) Washington and Gwendolyn Walker. Godmother: Mae Belle Harris. Mother-in-law: Verna Mae Thomas; Sisters-in-law: Charmaine Thomas, Lashonda (Joseph) Williams, Kierra Thomas; Brothers-in-law: Edward Thomas, Jr. and Kyran Thomas. Aunts: Beatrice Johnson, Gertie Mae Williams, Sedonia (Eddie) Garrison, Edarine Johnson, Cassandra (James) Jones, Ruby Jackson, and Anna Mae Julian; Uncles: Raymon Harris, Vernell Smith, and Johnnie (Joann) Smith. He will be dearly missed by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, family and co-workers. Joseph is preceded in death by Father: Granville Ester, Sr.; Brother: John Ester, Sr.; Paternal grandparents: John and Beatrice Ester; Maternal Grandparents: Ernest Harris, Sr. and Beatrice Dennis Harris; Father-in-law: Edward Thomas, Sr.; 2 grandchildren.