Mr. Joseph Esada, Jr., age 80, of Emmet, Arkansas, passed from this world peacefully at his home to be with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Mr. Esada served our country with honor in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Esada, III. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Esada, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Esada and Michael and Barbara Esada, two daughters and son-in-laws, Christine and Jim Sparks and Diane and Spencer Bailey, nine grandchildren, Cydni Arterbury, Holly Kidd, Ashley Isley, Crystal Esada, Amber Theinert, Addam and Zack Esada, Shane and Johnathan Sparks, and eight great-grandchildren, Gracynn, Natalie, Madison, Tinzlie, Joey, Saraben, Brayden and Ava. Mr. Esada loved nothing more than spending his days at home with his beloved wife and receiving visits from his family, who he cherished more than anything. He also loved caring for his chickens. There will be no funeral or viewing. Mr. Esada will be privately memorialized by his family at home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that donations be made in the name of Joseph Esada, Jr., to the Genesis Donor Program, Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis, Tennessee, for the continued research of congestive heart failure. The family would like to send their sincere appreciation for all prayers, condolences and support. Local arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com