cffik;wer ;;{grfies 
Deaconess Board, First Baptist Church 
Booker T. Washington Class of '83 
cflronoraty cffik;wer ;;{grM 
Mother's Board 
cffAtff6earenr 
City of Atlanta Fire Department 
dflehwwk"tfjement 
The family of Joseph Rousseau expresses our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon us during our bereavement. Special thanks to the First Baptist Church and Atlanta Fire Department for all of your help, love, and support. May God continue to bless each of you. 
 
c:St:'tuia Cy ~I-Ofolliona.b :Donald r~AimCft: d~o'ttua'L!/, !Jna. 
1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032 
(404) 371-0772-3 
 
MKO Graphics & Printers, Inc. 404-523- 1560 
 
@e~6ration o/:;(j/i 
fir ~~ep @foe,,c.5YtoWJ~eau 
Saturday, November 2, 2013 -11:00A.M.- 
cffl:rert Bfaptirt ((JAureh 
2394 Gresham Road, Southeast Atlanta, Georgia 30316 
Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr., Pastor Officiating 
 
 Mr. Joseph"Joe" Rousseau was born in Thomaston, Georgia 
on February 4, 1941. He was one of fourteen children born to 
the late J. Z. Rousseau and Rosa Dykes Rousseau. He had a smile that would light up a room and loved to joke and laugh. Joe was a product of the Upson County Public School System 
and graduated from Drake High School in 1959. 
He joined the Atlanta Fire Department in 1964 where he 
dedicated 30 years of service to saving lives. Joe retired as Battalion Chief, and was well respected by his peers. 
Joe was the proud father of one beloved daughter, Doretha Chanel, and two sons, both preceded him in death, Joseph, Jr. and Darryl. He was a supportive father and excellent provider. 
Joe was a dedicated and faithful member of First Baptist Church. He served on numerous auxiliaries, including the Board of Trustees, Usher Board, Pastoral Search Committee, and Bus Ministry until he became ill and could no longer attend service. 
On October 27, 2013, Joe's earthly journey ended. He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Doretha R. Smith (Harris); four siblings, Louise Robinson, G. W. Rousseau, Edward Rousseau (Minnie), and Joel Rousseau (Dorothy); four grandchildren, Nigel Smith, Anthony Stewart, Deena and Danielle Mclean; and a host of other family and friends. 
 
PRELUDE 
PROCESSIONAL 
SELECTION ................................................................... Choir 
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament The New 1estament 
PRAYER ............................................... Deacon Charlie Curry 
SELECTION ................................................................... Choir 
REMARKS: (Limit to two minutes) Family Member Atlanta Fire Department 
Pat Favors, Usher Board Deacon Michael Smith, Trustee Board 
Friends 
OBITUARY (Read Silently) 
EULOGY................................ Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................... Donald Trimble Staff 
RECESSIONAL 
POSTLUDE 
rfYnterment 
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens 
5755 Mallory Road 
College Park, Georgia