Joseph Allen Christmas

Joseph Allen Christmas, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

He was born on November 15, 1965, in Indianapolis, the son of Claude and Nellie M. (Wood) Christmas.

Joseph is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; daughters, Veronica Kay Christmas and Amanda Marie Christmas; sisters, Patricia Ann Stephens, Beverly Kay Christmas, Vicky Lynn Smith, Melinda Lou Wheary and Paula Sue Christmas; brother, Claude Christmas Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Joseph was a member of the Rushville Baptist Temple.

In 1983, Joseph graduated from Morristown High School.

He was a brick layer in Indianapolis, for over 40 years and was a member of the bricklayers union.

Joseph enjoyed going fishing and hunting.

He loved the companionship of his little dog, “Baboo”.

Private services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

Online condolences may be shared with Joseph’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.