Joseph Anthony "Joe" Essex, age 65 of Loretto, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born February 7, 1959, in Marion County.  He worked as an Electrical Sales Associate with Lowe's Home Improvement in Bardstown with 10 years of employment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Fredaline Blair Essex and two brothers, Charles Gary Essex and Francis Kevin Essex.

Survivors include three sisters, Stephanie Mattingly and Denise Mann, both of Loretto, and Debbie Williamson (Joe) of Saint Francis and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Joe Essex will be 3-6 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.  Cremation will follow.  Inurnment will be in Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

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