Joseph W. Connell, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away February 17, 2018. He was born March 23, 1997 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Andi and Ram Perales of Corpus Christi, Tx. And Terry and Kerry Connell of Ferris, Texas. Joseph was preceded in death by his grandfather Hank Connell. He attended Odem schools and graduated from Odem High School in 2015. Joseph had a smile that would light up a room. He was someone everyone always wanted to be around always full of laughter, sarcasm and jokes. Always the first to help out family and friends. Joseph and his big heart will be greatly missed. Joseph is survived by his parents Andi and Ram Perales, Terry and Kerry Connell, his sisters, Breanna and Lulu, brothers Nick and Cody, niece Sirenity, he also leaves behind his beautiful baby girl Abbi and her mother Daisy Canchola. His maternal grandparents Steve and Vicki Synovitz, Steve and Ellen Young and Paternal grandparents Debbie Connell, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Public visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Guardian funeral home chapel A. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Guardian funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park. Family ask to donate to the Go.fundme account to help with funeral cost.