Joseph Kiper

Joseph Charles Kiper, born on June 14, 1972, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away at his home in Texas City, Texas on March 7th, 2024. He was son to the late Albert Claude Kiper and Patricia McGuire-Jones.

Joseph attended Warren Easton high school in New Orleans, graduating in 1990. From 1991 to 1998, Joseph served in the USMC Reserves where he attained the rank of Corporal. He joined the Air Force in 1999 serving in the Air National Guard until his retirement 2009 as a Staff Sergeant.

While residing in Dallas, TX he was a member of the Potter’s House Church and employed as a civil engineer with the Texas Air National Guard. While residing in Texas City Joseph joined Word of Faith Christian Life Center.

At the time of his passing, Joseph was working as a ride-share driver, a position he came to love. As an Uber driver, Joseph enjoyed making his vehicle his church. On rides, he ministered to others with advice, comfort, and even scolding when necessary. He also was in the process of starting his own private limo service under the name of Hyper Dryve. Prior to that he worked with several churches as part of their Audio-Visual ministries. He loved to work with the young men and give them guidance. Everyone familiar with his gravely, amused voice will remember him as a good man. Joseph was a calm, patient, and accommodating friend. Alongside his calm kindness, he was also witty and teasing, quick with a comeback. He was always prepared for a spirited debate.

Joseph loved to learn, and he invested many hours into studying the Word and hosting Bible studies. He helped organize the 2023 Kiper family reunion, and took on the mantle of DJing the celebration. He was deeply loved and will be remembered by many.

Joseph is survived by his mother, step-father Clarence Jones, brother Troy, step-brother Charles Jones, and sister Eileen Kiper-Martin. He also leaves behind 11 nephews and nieces, 6 grand-nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins in Louisiana.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Compton Memorial Church on 2628 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77550.

Interment will occur at Houston National Cemetery on 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038 on Monday, March 18th, 2024, at 10:15 A.M.