Matthew worked as a Motorman in the Oil Field industry until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Matthew was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Gilda Woods.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tammy Joseph of Roanoke; mother, Corita Taylor; five children: Coretha Woulard, Matthew Joseph III, Passion Tenner (Charlie), Demetria Lynette, and Chasity Joseph; a step-daughter, Lanna Doucet; siblings: Mary Rounds, Shirley Dorsey, and Ulysses Joseph; step- sister, Tabatha Joseph; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Cremation was entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwelsh.com for the Joseph family.