Joseph David Diaz, Jr.

07/27/1988 - 08/09/2020

Obituary For Joseph David Diaz, Jr.

Joseph David Diaz, Jr. (JoJo) was born to Joseph Diaz, Sr. and Kim Johnson Diaz on Monday July 27, 1988. in Frankfurt, Germany. At the age of two they moved to Louisville, Kentucky. He was the oldest of five children.

In 2006, JoJo graduated from Saint Xavier High School and one year later, 2007, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Joseph served his country six years as a Security Force Journeyman. After leaving the military, Joseph continued his education at Sullivan University. He received an Associates’ Degree in Culinary Arts.

JoJo, with the spirit of venturous, dipped his feet in all kinds of activities, including flight school, snorkeling, biking, and physical fitness.

On Sunday, August 9, 2020, Joseph David Diaz, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph David Diaz, Sr., and brother, Damon Diaz.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, .Kim D. Diaz, siblings, William, Mia and Joshua Diaz, grandfather, Luis Angel Diaz, bonusmother, Tiffany Diaz and a host of family and friends. Gone, but never forgotten!



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Even though we had our differences, he always provided much positivity in my life. He will be truly missed and I'm deeply saddened the way things ended. RIH my friend!!!!

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He had a way of always bringing a smile and a contagious energy that just infected everyone he met. I always enjoyed our shifts together at the hotel- we were the dream team. He will surely be missed. Sending much love and support to Joseph's family and friends

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Thinking of you and sending my love from Georgia as you celebrate Jojo's remarkable life. He has touched so many lives, including mine. I will be thinking of him and the impact he left for the rest of my life.

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