Joseph Laday III

Joseph Laday III, 69, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Jasper, Texas. 

 Funeral services with military honors will be held a 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. 

 Visitation will be from prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Claybar Kelley- Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.

 Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 31, 1955, he was the son of Joseph Laday, Jr., and Mozelle Laday. Known affectionately as "Taz" to many, he was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. His presence lit up every room he entered. and he was truly the life of the party with his infectious giggle and warm personality. A jack of all trades, he had a knack for making everyone feel welcome and cherished, including animals. He loved caring for and spending time with his pets: 12 dogs, 4 cats, and a bird. In his free time, Joseph enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, music, and most importantly watching the Dallas Cowboys and road trippin’ with his wife, Marly. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.“Love you later, because we don’t say goodbye.”

 He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Laday Jr. and Mozelle Laday; mother-in-law, Hilda Ellender; and his beloved labrador, Charlie.

 Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marlaina Bridges; children, Jordan Bridges and wife Diesha of Athens, Nicole Dietl of Germany, Joseph Stevens and wife Jessica of Beaumont, Byron Stevens of Beaumont, and Naeshia Green and husband Charles of Beaumont; grandchildren, Danyia, Micala, Jumerian, Re’Neshia, Jeremiah, Deontre, Charles, Dakota, Karrington, Jaethen, Jaedence, Lauryn, Journee, and Jaxxton; siblings, Alberta LaDay of Lynnwood, CA, Albert Laday Sr. and wife Mary of Beaumont, Elizabeth Harrison of Beaumont, Evelyn Frankling of Beaumont, Mary Johnson and husband John of Beaumont, Catherine LaDay-Freeman and husband Kenneth of Beaumont, and Roylee LaDay and wife Krystal of Beaumont; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

 Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.