Joseph Lionel Washington departed this world on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Son of the late Lester and Rosie Washington. Devoted husband of Rita Garcia Washington. Father of Denise Thomas , Trenice Washington (Piggy) and the late Cheryl Lumar. Brother of Eldon and Ronald Washington, Althea Garcia, Diane Anderson, Jennifer Howard, Sheila Achilles, the late Yolanda Miller, Richard and Lester Washington. Father in law of River Lee , Curtis Lumar and the late Richie Skidmore. Also survived by seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was a resident of New Orleans where he worked many jobs as a painter and contractor. A funeral service honoring the life and legacy of the late Mr. Joseph Lionel Washington will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 0n Monday May 2, 2022 at 11 AM. Interment Private. Visitation 10 AM in the Chapel. For the health and safety of all, everyone in attendance is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581 4411.