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Obituary For Joseph Wayne Cleaver
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.
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Joe,joe, man you hunted us on this one all I can say is my my my we had plans this summer you and lewis but GOD had better plans I will make sure My Sister Barbara (mother as )you called her and victory ( your pumpkin pudd) now you can get your rest all the pain is over this family Definitely going to miss you to the family condolence to you all love Barbara,victory Lewis and fannie
Joe! This one hurts,you watched us grow from babies to adults, we will miss everything about you,we always talked about sloppy joes, and I stayed asking you to cook my fish. Don't worry about Mother as you call her or your pumpkin pudd. Am make sure Barbara and victory stay strong, the memories will not fade, now your fishing in heaven Joe!! We love you uncle Joe!
To my family I love you all keep your heads up and be strong he is no longer suffering and is gone home to be with the Lord if you ever need anything I'm here
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