Joe Wayne Catlett, 77, Hopkinsville, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Hopkinsville, KY.
Joe, the son of the late Joseph T. Catlett and Mary Catlett, was born on April 9, 1948, in Pembroke, KY.
At an early age, Joe was a member of Durrett Avenue Baptist Church. He was previously employed with Flynn’s Enterprise and U.S. Tobacco. He retired as a firefighter with the City of Hopkinsville. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Joe enjoyed yard work, being outside, playing cards, and having fun times with his friends. He owned the bar Scorpio.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Catlett; sister, Ester Catlett; and brother, Robert E. Catlett.
Survivors include his children, Jocelyn (Andre) Harper and Joe’l Catlett; Siblings, Thomas L. (Georgia) Catlett, Rev. Julius (Nannetta) Catlett, Rebecca (Larry) Coleman, and Randall Catlett; 3 grandchildren; a host of nieces & nephews, cousins & other family.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 A.M. until 2:30 P.M., with Words of Comfort to follow from 2:30 until 1 P.M.
Gamble Funeral Home in Hopkinsville is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 12:30 pm.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am.
