Stanley ”Wrooky” Joseph, Jr.  was born on August 7, 1969, to the union of Herlon and Stanley Joseph, Sr. in  St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his father and grandmother, Nellie “Grandmere” Jones.    

He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and attended Blessest Hope Bible Church under the leadership of Reverend Collarmore, where his soul was anchored in Christ. He attended Oakville Senior High School and was a proud graduate of the class of 1988. He was a member of the Oakville Football team, where he was a star linebacker. Stan was a pioneer rapper (One Man Stan) and host of the local  TV/Video  Show called “Funky V” in St. Louis. Stan was employed as a Greyhound Bus Driver and Metro Bus Driver, which allowed him the opportunity to meet people from all facets of life. Most recently, he was in the process of releasing his podcast, HRD Production.

“Wrooky” was a person who loved life. He was very dedicated and committed to his family, especially his mother. He especially enjoyed being around his nieces and nephew and “his” dog, Kato. He was always the life of the party and  believed in living life to the fullest.  His strength and character were reflected in his good nature and charming personality. Stan was a friendly and caring person that never met a stranger. People always commented on his sense of humor and remembered his smile and contagious laugh. Wrooky was an avid sports enthusiast, especially boxing and attended numerous boxing events with his big brother, Therron (Voo). His love for sports was planted by his family and his involvement in the sports program at the Mathews-Dickey’s Boy’s and Girl’s Club, where he excelled in all sports.

He considered himself the ultimate cook and displayed his cooking skills at all of the family reunions. His opinions gave a humorous insight on life. His life was filled with his readiness to share his time, food, and being surrounded by his family and friends in the midst of a good time. Everyone always looked forward to  his famous barbecues and he will be forever revered as “One Man Stan.”

He is resting easy in the bosom of the Lord, for God’s grace is sufficient and heals all hurt and pain. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, he crossed over Jordan River, where he traded his burdens of mortality for a “Robe of Everlasting Life.”

Stanley’s cherished legacy includes his mother, Herlon Joseph, of St. Louis, MO, and his brother Therron (Angelique) Joseph of St. Louis, MO, two sisters, Carmen and Stacey Crymes of St. Louis, MO, one son, Antoine Isbell of St. Louis, MO, one nephew, Ausar and two nieces, Taiye and Khepra of St. Louis, MO. He also leaves a legacy of love to his Aunt Myra McNeil of Atlanta, GA and Uncle Frank Jones, Jr. of St. Louis, MO and a host of cousins and friends.