Joseph

Stelly

Joseph Stelly 85, of Beaumont TX; passed Jan. 18, 2025.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 01, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Joseph was born on February 4, 1939, in Port Barre, Louisiana, to Antoine and Adeline Stelly. He was the second of nine children born to this union. Joseph completed his education through the 8th grade before moving to Beaumont, Texas, in 1956 at the age of 17. Determined to create a better life, he worked tirelessly to build an honest living for himself and his family.

Shortly after relocating, Joseph met Anna Lee Fontenot. The two were married, and Joseph instantly became a devoted father to Danny Ray Fontenot, followed by Rose, Daniel, and the late Anthony Stelly.

Joseph was blessed with a career that spanned 62 years at I.L.A. Local #21. Beginning at the age of 17 and retiring at 79, his work was more than a job—it was his life. He was known for his dedication, work ethic, and commitment to providing for his family. True to his promise, Joseph worked as long as he had breath in his body.

A man of faith and strong principles, Joseph ensured his family was grounded in church. He was a man of few words but a giver with deep compassion. He instilled in his children the values of treating others as they wished to be treated and never holding grudges.

Joseph enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved zydeco music, fishing trips with his brother Raymond, and visiting Opelousas. He had a passion for gardening and maintained a yard filled with fruit trees, preserves, figs, and pickles. He believed in the power of homegrown, natural foods and rarely fell ill, a testament to his healthy lifestyle.

On the morning of Saturday, January 18, 2025, Joseph punched his earthly time clock for the final time. The angels in heaven called his name, and Joseph said goodbye to this world. He now walks free, whole, and without pain, sorrow or limitations on the streets of gold alongside Jesus.

Awaiting his arrival at heaven's gates are his parents, Antoine and Adeline Stelly; his grandparents, Joseph and Bernadette Chenier Lone;  and Jewel and Juline Collins Stelly his siblings, Loretta Guilbeaux, Lawrence Stelly Sr., Leo Stelly, Robert James Stelly, and Raymond Stelly Sr.; and his beloved son, Anthony Stelly. What a glorious reunion of love it must be!

Though losing Joseph leaves an indescribable void, he leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work, determination, and unconditional love. Cherishing his memory are his daughter, Rose Stelly (Andrew) Simpson; his sons, Danny Ray Fontenot and Daniel Joseph Stelly, all of Beaumont; his sisters, Theresa Smith Samuel of Carencro, LA, Mary Mallet of Houston, TX, and Thelma Richard of Beaumont, TX; as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Joseph's life was a testament to love, faith, and perseverance. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com