Mr. Joseph Wayne Cleaver, 71, died Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin.

He was a member of Guston Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kamecia Cleaver; parents James Cleaver, Sr. and Essie Waymer; a brother, Ernest Cleaver; two sisters, Christine Ownes and Flora Mae Christian.

He is survived by a son Joseph Cleaver; four grandchildren; two brothers Russell (JoAnn) Cleaver and William (Rose Ann); two sisters, Mary Rowe and Jeannette Cleaver; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Cleaver, Sr. officiating. Visitation after 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Visitation

Apr

2

Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

120 Haycraft St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

12:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Funeral Service

Apr

2

Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

120 Haycraft St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

2:00 PM