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Joseph R. Kessinger
1944 2016

Joseph R. Kessinger

January 22, 1944 — July 21, 2016

Kessinger, Joseph R. "Joe", 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 21, 2016. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 38 years of service.

He enjoyed building computers, playing the guitar and country music, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Joe was born on January 22, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Porter and Viola Kessinger. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Jerry, Evelyn, Glen, Frank and Bill.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Grace Kessinger; children, Andrea Kessinger, Terry Kessinger, Jerry Kessinger; grandchildren, Shyanne Elaine, Joseph Lee, Jessica Dawn and Conner; sisters, Earlene Drew (Allen) and Virginia Goatley.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home (10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272). A funeral service to honor the life of Joe, will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Monday, July 25, 2016

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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