When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me;
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little—but no too long
And not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me—but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know;
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me—but let me go!

Joseph leaves to cherished his beloved memories his wife, Deloris A. Thomas; and six children, Curtis J. Thomas, Calvin L. Thomas, Kenneth L. Thomas, Gayla M. Thomas, Felicia R. Hicks, and Joann Thomas.