helton Narvin Joseph, 67, died September 15, 2020, at West Jefferson Hospital. He was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1953, to Sidney and Ruth (Blanchard) Joseph Sr. The Joseph family moved to Ames, Iowa. He graduated from Ames Senior High School, Ames, IA 1973. After the death of his father, the family relocated back to New Orleans. He was a graduate of Delgado Community College. Shelton primarily worked in retail and fast food. He loved music, dancing, dogs, cats and joking around. He loved to socialize with friends and family. He loved to cook and bake. Above all else, he loved spending time with his loving family. For a number of years, Shelton was the primary care provider for his mother and his special needs uncle, Joseph "Brother" Blanchard until Katrina. Then, his brother, Nathaniel (Darla) and their son Jeffery (Kim) provided care for their mother and uncle Joe in Manchester, NH until his mother's death. Uncle Joe was relocated back to New Orleans. Again, Shelton become the primary care provider for Uncle Joe until his death. IN HIS LIFE: Family members include his brothers, Sidney Jr. (Betty) of Fort Collins, CO.(siblings-Shalita and Shaylyn), Nathaniel (Darla)– both deceased, (siblings- Michael, Jeffery Lance, Greta, and Derrick Kerry (Beverly) of Lanham, (siblings- Aaron and Karl-Michael)MD, Cedric of San Diego, CA; great nephews, great nieces, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. A Memorial Service (Mass) will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 for 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119. The calling hour will be from 10:30-11:00 a.m., with the Memorial Service (Mass) immediately following in the church. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.