Photo courtesy of Comeaux-Community Mortuary & Cremations - Beaumont
Aug 29, 1952 - Dec 19, 2023
missin u. i only seen u once in my life but i see u every night love u paw paw rest up well
Santana Joseph
February 10, 2025 | Grandchild
Sherman I love ❤ you Love, Santana Joseph
Santana Joseph
May 02, 2024 | Houston, TX | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rhonda Crain & James Boswell
January 26, 2024 | Beaumont, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Thomas
January 15, 2024 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Black, we are praying for you and your family.
Bridgette Ryals-Join hnsom
January 15, 2024 | Galveston, TX
I remember Dooney as a very good student and an outstanding basketball player. He was also always polite and respectful. I am praying for peace, comfort, consolation for his family and for the sweet response of his soul.
Annette Bias
December 30, 2023 | Houston, TX
Heartfelt condolences and prayers
Maurice & Donna Boudoin
December 29, 2023 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Remembered By
Lacresha Sherwood
December 29, 2023 | Beaumont, TX | Family
We will miss you greatly Unc tell my dad up there I miss him.
Jamahl Pugh
December 29, 2023 | Missouri City, TX | Family
The Man..The Myth...The Legend...
The Man…
Sherman Joseph Jr. was born to the late Sherman and Estella Joseph on August 29, 1952, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He would become known by his family and friends as Dooney, Dooney Bob, or simply Bob. As the eldest son of the Joseph Family, he would spend his younger years with his parents and "big" sister Kathleen in Louisiana before moving to Beaumont, Texas, in the South End Community. During his time in Beaumont, he would earn the title of "Big Brother" as his parents welcomed ten more children into the Joseph Family.
The Myth…
Sherman attended school in Beaumont, Texas, and graduated from Charlton Pollard High School with honors in 1971. As a mighty Bulldog, Sherman was a standout basketball team member and became notorious for his 3-point shot. Some would say that he "invented the 3-pointers" and could shoot a basketball from outside of the gym. Dooney was and is still remembered as one of the greatest basketball players in the Beaumont community.
Upon completing high school, Sherman received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Texas at Arlington. He would attend UTA for three years before deciding to become a member of the United States Navy. Sherman would marry after his honorable discharge from the Navy, and two children were born to this union: Kimberly and Sherman III. He would reside in California with his family for a few years, then eventually move home to Beaumont, Texas.
The Legend…
Sherman Joseph Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Birchwood of Beaumont. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. Sherman was preceded in death by his parents, Estella and Sherman Joseph Sr. He is survived by his children, Kimberly Carter and Sherman Joseph III, as well as his siblings, Kathleen Wheeler, Donald Joseph Sr. (Joshlin), Ourelia "Ann" Minkins (Kenneth), John "Pee-Wee" Joseph, Judith "Black" Johnson, Debra Joseph, Allen Joseph, James "Dizzy" Joseph, Gaylon Joseph Sr., David Joseph, and Michael Joseph. He will be forever loved and cherished by his grandchildren, Taylor Carter, Tonie Carter, Ambriz Mack Jr., Myrikel Joseph, and Santana Joseph, and his great-grandchildren, Noah Bell and Zaire French. A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends also survive him.
Read More
