February 13, 1938-November 10, 2011
Joseph "Captain Joe" Anslum, 73, a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Patterson, LA, passed away 4:20 Thursday, November 10, 2011 at his residence.
"Captain Joe" as known by those closest to him, spent 40 years as a tug boat captain until his retirement in 2007. Working tirelessly to provide a stable life for his family. He was a man of simple pleasure and held true to the values of hard work and accountably. He had a passion and dedication to his family that was unwavering. Father to many and "paw paw" to many other children. A practical joker, He loved to laugh and make others laugh, tending to his garden, and spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids. He had a huge heart and is loved and missed by all that knew him.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Elise Voisin Anslum; 1 Brother William Anslem and his wife Judy Millet Anslem; his children Terry Anslem and his wife Lorie, Jolene Guillory and her husband Kirk, Chad Anslum and his wife Rebecca, Celeste Williams and her husband Greg, and Kimberly Anslum; his grandchildren Heather and Matthew Anslem, Kira and Haley Guillory, Cassandra, Ariana, Brittany and Carina Stewart, Lillian, Rhiannon and Tristan Anslum, and also Olivia and Alexander Williams; two step-daughters Delia Voisin, and Virgie Norman; two step-sons Samuel William and John William; one nephew George Dupre III; he is also survived by 13 other grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents; one step-daughter; one sister; one brother; and one brother-in-law.
A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed Monday, November 14, 2011, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home; with services at 6:00 pm in The Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel.
Tribute To Captain Joe Anslum.
Dear God in Heaven above
Today is the day that You took someone we love
We know that Today is not a day of death, but rebirth
Because he lived a long and healthy life here on earth
So on this day we will look back no more
Because on this day we know he's with You, Jesus Christ our Lord
The man that has left us he will truly be missed
For all that knew him we know that we were blessed
Dear God in Heaven above
The man that I refer to was a husband, father, brother, grandfather and dear friend
For when our time comes we know that we will see him again
Dear God in Heaven above
We pray that You will guide us to see this through
Hold us and keep us safe in all that we do.we need not to worry
Because Your there with him with open arms
Dear God in Heaven above
The man that stands before You was deeply loved
Although it seems like it is the end
Now the memories of him shall begin
Dear God in Heaven above
We are here today with sorrow and grief
But when we look up toward Heaven there will be a sence of relief
Because the man before You is in a better place.
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