Joseph "Joe" Emil Cecil Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Emil Cecil Jr. passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at University of Louisville hospital with his family by his side.
Joe was Catholic by faith. He grew up in the Nelson County area and started his career at Gates Rubber Co. in Elizabethtown. He moved to Kansas to become a plant manager with them. It was when he returned to Kentucky to be with family that he started Clearwater Fiberglass Pools and Spas. He was the proud owner of that business for over 20 years. Body building was not just a hobby but became a passion and a lifestyle for Joe. He was a “man’s man” who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with his family. He was a loving husband, protective father, and a fun-loving papaw that will be greatly missed.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Emil Cecil and Thelma Cecil Culver; along with his siblings Sharon, Kenny and Eddie Cecil.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 10 years Janice Mapula Cecil; his children Mark Cecil (Tracey) of Boston (KY) and Jessica Clark of New Haven; his siblings Mike Cecil (Dianne) of New Haven, Karen Huffman (Tom) of Elizabethtown, Jackie Rainey (Greg) of Big Clifty, Debra Dones (Jerome) of New Haven and Pat Ballard (David) of Boston; his grandchildren Annika, Trisden and Jax Cecil and Cody Clark.
Visitations will be held at the home of Joe and Janice at 481 Eddington Lane in Shepherdsville. The family will open their home on Monday, June 29 from 4 - 8pm and Tuesday June 30 from Noon – 8pm.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bardstown at 11am. With burial to follow in the St. Thomas Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at maramanbillings.com