Mr. Joe Temple, Jr., age 56, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his residence in Dry Prong, Louisiana. Gravesides services for Mr. Temple will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Start Cemetery in Rayville, Louisiana. Friends may visit on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mr. Temple was a loving son, brother, and friend. He will forever be missed by those that loved and knew him.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joe L. Temple, Sr.; and brother, Lenard E. Temple.

Mr. Temple is survived by his mother, Barbara Temple of Dry Prong; two brothers, William Temple of Dry Prong and James Temple (Angela) of Dry Prong; four sisters, Dell Temple of Dry Prong, Rebecca T. Wilson (James) of Dry Prong, Patricia A. Lance of Monroe, and Mary Ann Temple of Dry Prong.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Temple family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.