Joseph D. Hemstreet, M.A. Physchological Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, BCSAC, BCCGC at age 72 died on Sunday, December 14, 2008.
A native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houma, LA.
Son of the late Harold and Margaret Hemstreet. Husband of Lynne T. Hemstreet, father of, Michael C. Hemstreet of Arlington, VA, David T. Hemstreet of Houma, LA, Gretchen H. Bailey of Lafayette, LA, William M. Hemstreet of Dallas, TX, Bridget M. Hestreet of New Orleans, LA, Douglas J. Hemstreet of Houma, LA and Patrick K. Hemstreet of Houston, TX. Brother of, James Hemstreet of Covington, LA, Jeffrey Hemstreet of Dallas, TX, Harold Hemstreet of Dallas, TX, the late Geral Hemstreet and the late Margaret McManus. Grandfather of Ethan and Elliot Hemstreet, Miles and Hope Hemstreet, Will and George Bailey, Christopher, Nicholas and Madeline Hemstreet and Grant Hemstreet.
He was a retired Licensed Professional Addiction Counselor from Bayou Oaks Life Center, Houma, Louisiana after retirement he became the Director of Terrebonne Parish's Detox Center. Then went on to St. Ann General Hospital's Behavior Center, Raceland, Louisiana, he then practiced professional counseling.
He also served in the Air National Guard and was a parishoner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Houma, Louisiana.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Funeral Services on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00AM at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Houma, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 9:00AM.
Burial will take place at 2:00PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery