Joseph Edward Plouvier

Joseph Edward Plouvier, 74, of Hodgenville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence surround by his family.Joseph was born Dec. 2, 1951, in Athertonville to the late Malcom Edward and Edith Kelley Plouvier.Joe was a member of the Hodgenville United Methodist Church, he was a machinist with Army Corps of Louisville Engineers, Louisville Repair Station and retired in 2018. Joe managed the family farm which has been in the Plouvier family since the 1800s, he was a loving brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend.In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alex and Mamie Plouvier; his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Catherine Kelley; a brother-in-law, Larry Osburn; and two sisters-in-law; Gina Brown Plouvier and Linda Mehling Plouvier.Joe leaves to cherish his memory, one brother, William Raymond Plouvier of Hodgenville; two sisters, Karen Hinkle of Lexington and Doris Jean Osburn of Michigan; two nieces, Cora Goodman and Ann Magoon; three nephews, Aaron Plouvier, Matthew Plouvier and Robert Osburn, all whowas very special to him; his special friend Eva Pease; and numerous great-nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at William R. Rust Funeral Home, HodgenvilleChapel, with Brother Dwayne Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery in Hodgenville.Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.William R. Rust Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.