Joe

Roakes

Madison Heights………Joseph Franklin "Joe" Roakes, age 90 of Madison Heights died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born March 31, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Mitchel Roakes and Mary Frances Pettyjohn.  He was predeceased by a son, Michael "Mike" Roakes.  Mr. Roakes was an Army Veteran and a truck driver.  He loved his dogs and being outside.

He is survived by two granddaughters, Jana Gibby and Beth Roakes; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew Gibby, Amelia Gibby, Brooklynn Richey, and Bexley Richey.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Evington Cemetery by Pastor David Place.  Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.