In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Joseph C. Blyden, 88, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2025.

Mr. Blyden is survived by the following family, friends and community members: Children: Dennis "Shabazz" Blyden, Dale "Malik" Blyden, Dean "Maha" Blyden, Dave "Kimbe" Blyden, and Daryl "Leviticus" Blyden; Daughters In-Law:  Dahlia Blyden and Karen Stewart; Grandchildren: Aiesha Blyden, Khadija L. Blyden, Cephas Blyden, Jennells Blyden, Shervern Blyden, Darline Blyden-Noldand, Daryl Blyden, David Stewart, Malisha Blyden, Mahalia Blyden, Dean Blyden Jr., D'Metria Blyden, KiniaBlyden, Kineal Blyden, Jamal Blyden, Joyce Blyden, Anice A. Wilson, Anisha R. Wilson and Tiana E. Wilson; Great Grandchildren: Jahmere Blyden, Zarail Blyden, Arya Blyden, Arabella Blyden, Airess Blyden, Jazzmyn Joseph, Delani Henry, Amir Henry, Xinovia Noland, Xaiden Noland, Xylia Noland, Saariyah Blyden, Daryl Blyden Jr. and Harmony Blyden; Nieces: Esther Smith, Hanna Ryan, Golden Smith, Geraldine Smith, Ludene Smith, Uldean Smith, Janice Smith-Hodge, Monica Smith-Desir, Mariska Smith, Mario "Reggie" Smith Jr., Marisha Smith, Moira Smith, Marice Smith, Makai Smith, Make em Smith, Monea Smith, Ishara Nykila Monira Jendayi, Justina Smith, Dr. Taylor Shahid, Khayri Shahid, Ileta Blyden-Lettsome, Gracelyn Blyden, Janice Blyden-Thomas and Susanna "Susie" Blyden-Davis; Nephews: Lasima Tushinda M'Bilashaka, Taj Faraji Siwatur, N'Kobi Gonzalez, Romeo Maloney, Rye "Real Deal" Maloney and Rowan Maloney; Brothers: Alexander "Gold" Theophilus Smith, Austin Raymo, Peter Gonzalez, Wilbert "Styler" Blyden, Wilford Blyden, Alliston Blyden, Alfonzo "Bummy" Blyden, Andrew Chalwell, Andy Chalwell, Aston Malone, Kevin "Fish" Thomas, KevisThomas, Dwayne Davis and Cecil Hodge; Sisters: Juliette "June" Raymo-Shahid, and Carolyn Patricia Smith-Ottley; Sisters In-Law: Esther Blyden; Brothers In-Law:  Noel Martin, Calvin Maloney, Nolan "Dicky" Davies, and Felix Thomas; Dearest Communities, Extended Family, and Special Friends:  The Frenchtown Crew, Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Housing Community, Smokey Frett, Nancy Camacho, Denise Donovan, Keith Jones (Godson), Faye Reed, Larry Pond, Ashley Ritter, Masaka Crique, Annette James and many more too numerous to name.