It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe Essex of Loretto, Kentucky, born in Marion, Kentucky, who passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Essex to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Edward and Fredaline Blair Essex; and his brothers, Charles Gary Essex and Francis Kevin Essex. He is survived by : his sisters, Stephanie Mattingly of Loretto, Denise Mann of Loretto and Debbie Williamson (Joe) of Saint Francis. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may go toward funeral expenses and may be made at the funeral home or mattinglyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mattingly Funeral Home