Obituary of Joseph P Westpoint

Joseph P. Westpoint born 11/7/44 and transitioned 2/27/2021. His parents were Nancy Pinkney and Nehemiah Westpoint. He was a native of Charleston S.C., where he spent his youth, but later moved to Jacksonville, Fl. to be with his mother in the late sixty. He was one of eight children: Thomas, Ellen, Betty, Mary, Daisy, Charles and Anthony (Tony). He has left this world to join his family, including his niece Nichol Burton, in next life. He is survived by one brother, Charles Westpoint of Providence RI and a host of nieces and nephews: William Westpoint, Sharon (Norris) Swift, Faye (Randle) Mendoza, Drew Jones, Lutusha (Tasha) Fernandez, Vadrian (Jones) Burford, Shantanette (Jones) Patrice-Johnson, Tonya (Francis) Jones, Ava (Francis) Morrison, Chavella Pittman. He also has more than 18 grand nieces and nephews and several great grandnieces and nephews. Joseph, tenderly known as Jodie loved riding his bike, cooking for himself and taking walks all over Jacksonville. He was a man who had a lot to overcome in his life. He lived an unconventional life, however he “lived life on his own terms.” For over 20 years Jodie spent with Mrs. Betty (Lucille) Thomas and her 2 sons as they created a somewhat surrogate family, and for that the Westpoint family descends extends a special thank you. Also the family is grateful for so many other friends and community members like Laventria, Ms. Barbara Hayes and Ms. Janet Jackson as well as all the staff at Elmwood Nursing Home of Jacksonville. Jodie was raised, loved and nurtured by a “village.