Joseph "Joe" William Marshall

Joseph "Joe" William Marshall, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Joe was a true legend. He was a loving and devoted son, father, Pappy to his beloved grandchildren, and friend. Joe was the life of the party and enjoyed playing poker and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid animal lover and the mosh pit king. Joe will be missed for his louder than life personality and his heart of gold.

He was born on July 15, 1972 in Louisville, Jefferson to Edward and Regina (Evans) Marshall. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Ellisworth Marshall, III; sister, Tamara Barnett; grandmothers, Georgia Evans, and Alice Marshall; grandfather, William Evans; aunt, Vickie Smothers; and cousins, Angela "Candy" Armes and Jacob Lindsey.

Joe is survived by his loving family, daughter, Samantha (Keith) Buckler; mother, Regina Marshall; brothers, Kenneth (Steve) Wimsatt, Daniel Marshall; grandchildren, Carter, Braiden, Ayden, Collin, Destyni, Abel; nieces and nephews, Brandi (Geremy) Arrington, Jeramy Barnett, Patrick Roby, Deanna Carr; as well as a host of extended family and friends (Dragons) to cherish his loving memory forever.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a celebration of his life to follow at 4:00 p.m. Services will be conducted by his cousin, Brian Smothers.

The family requests that contributions in Joe's memory be made to Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions to assist the family with final expenses.

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