Meet the family

Marriage and Personal Life

Marva Trotter: Joe Louis married Marva Trotter, a prominent Chicago socialite and model, in 1935. The couple had two children:

  • Jacqueline "Jackie" Barrow.

  • Joseph Louis Barrow Jr.

Joe and Marva divorced in 1945 but later remarried in 1946. They eventually divorced again in 1949.

Rose Morgan: After his final divorce from Marva, Joe Louis married Rose Morgan, a successful businesswoman and hair care entrepreneur, in 1955. However, this marriage ended in annulment after a short period.

Martha Jefferson: In 1959, Joe Louis married Martha Jefferson, a Los Angeles attorney. They remained married until his death in 1981. They had three children:

  • John Louis Barrow

  • Joyce Barrow-Henderson

  • Janet Louis Barrow

legacy of his children

  • Jacqueline Barrow

  • Joe Louis Barrow Jr.

    Jacksonville, Florida

  • John Louis Barrow

    San Diego, California
    Occupation: Chief Innovation Officer
    "Joe Louis was a unifying figure who transcended racial and national boundaries. His legacy as a boxing champion exemplified the values of integrity, mutual respect, and universal human dignity, inspiring individuals across the globe.”

  • Joyce Barrow-Henderson

    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Joe Louis Greenway Partnership Board Member

  • Janet Louis Barrow

    Born June 17, 1976
    Ascended to Heaven July 2, 2023

  • Joe Louis Barrow