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Joe Jarvis Obituary
Joe was born April 18, 1929, in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Elmer P. and Cora M. Day Jarvis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth J. Runyon Jarvis and two brothers, Elmer (June) Jarvis and William (Bill) Jarvis.
He is survived by sons Larry Jarvis (Debbie) of Grayson, KY and Joe Jarvis (Judy) of Fieldale, VA and daughter Kim Jarvis Howes (Steve) of Ellisville, MO, four grandchildren Jessica Jarvis, Joan Jarvis Tyler (Brian), Amanda Howes Fickbohm (John) and Adam Howes (Haley) and four great granddaughters Chloe Kennedy Quaife (Quentin), Jackie Kennedy, Mia Howes and Adalynn Howes and loving nieces and nephews.
He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Ashland, KY and retired after many years with Armco Steel Mill, Ashland, KY.
Funeral services will be held at Steen Funeral Home, 13th Street Chapel in Ashland, KY on Saturday, July 19. Visitation from 10 to 11 AM and service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Mercy Hospice, 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 305, St. Louis, MO 63131-(Joe Jarvis, Memorial Donation) or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX. 75284-0692 (printable form on heart.org).
Condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joe, please visit our floral store.
3409 13th Street, Ashland, KY 41102
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