Mr. Joseph L. Maree

August 19, 2018 - August 22, 2018

Joseph Louis Maree, transitioned to eternal life on August 22, 2018. He was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born in Washington, D.C and graduated from D.C. Public Schools. He was born to the late Elijah Maree and Minnie Ruth on August 19, 1936. Joseph served in the United States Army. He was Honorably Discharged and was a devoted Christian. He was a faithful member of Mt. Gillen Baptist Church and served with valor and dignity until God called him home. In 1965, he met Josephine Mercer and they later married and had four children. His love for music was extraordinary and was his first love. Joseph could play his guitar for hours and enjoyed playing for family and friends. You could catch him doing a two-step at family events and loved his family. It was no secret that his favorite past times was playing cards and drinking a cold Pepsi. He always had a smile on his face and would greet you with warm words. It was no doubt; his presence was always felt amongst his family and friends. Years later, he would meet and marry Anna Mae Jenkins in July of 1991. Out of this union, they had a son. They spent the next 27 years together and enjoyed many memories traveling, going to church and was the love of his life. The past few years, Joseph battled Alzheimer's as his family took care of him as the disease progressed. Anna Mae was a dedicated wife and never left his side. On Wednesday, August 22nd, the trumpets sounded and the angels sang as Joseph was called home. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother; father; his sister, Marjorie Jackson; 4 brothers, Elijah, John, Frederick, and Dan R. Davis Maree; and his late ex-wife Josephine Maree. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Anna Mae; 2 brothers, Thomas and Paul Maree; 3 sisters, Katherine Maree, Carol Maree, and Barbara Robbs; 5 children Tina, Christine, Kirk, Santee and Alfred; 5 step-children; a Son-In-Law, Anthony “Booguloo” Brown; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.