Joseph William Thaniel, the son of the late Wilbert Johnosn and Vercie Thaniel was born on March 10, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. Joseph departed this eathly life suddenly on October 18, 2010. Joseph, affectionately called Joe by his family and friends, was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Joe worked in various fields throughout his life. His most recent employment was with Nationwide Infinity. Joe and the late Sharon Johnson formed a bonding relationship and from that union there were two sons Domonique and Travis Thaniel. Later in life he meant and married Karen Walker and became the stepfather to Antione and Clifton Parker. Joe leaves to cherish his memory; two sons, Domonique Thaniel and Travis Thaniel, two stepsons, Antione Parker from DesMoines, Iowa and Clifton Parker form Port Author, Texas, six grandchildren, Domonique Jr., Daequan, DeAza, Kavon, NaKiyah, Darrian, four brothers Zackery, Paul and Tommy Thaniel. Three sisterss-in-law, Tina, Vinnie and Leone Thaniel, one aunt, Dorthy Thaniel, a special nephew and niece, Dante, Paul Jr. and Tameka, and a host of other relatives and friends.