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BENTON - Joseph "Joe" Lee Vasseur, 76, of Benton, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home.
Joe was born in Gilbertsville on March 23, 1949, to the late Roy Vasseur and Lexie Donohoo Vasseur. Joe proudly served our country in the United States Navy and retired from the National Guard. He was a member of Palma United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years. Joe enjoyed fishing and being outdoors in his spare time. He was the owner and operator of his own barber shop, he never met a stranger and loved talking and joking with all of the patrons that visited him each day.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glenda Dunn Vasseur; two sons, Anthony Vasseur, wife, Jessie and Andrew Vasseur, wife, Kayla, all of Benton; brother, Tom Vasseur; three sisters, Nickie Jones, Jane Hines and Linda Woodward; five grandchildren, Addie Vasseur, Kaden Vasseur, Maggie Vasseur, Anna Vasseur and Jase Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William Vasseur and Roy Vasseur; and two sisters, Martha Kendall and Minnie Jo Edwards.
A funeral service was held Monday, May 19, 2025, at Collier Funeral Home. Jeremy Rogers officiated. Burial and military rites followed at Lakeview Cemetery, Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Palma United Methodist Church, 2816 US Highway 68 West, Benton, KY 42025.
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Mike Johnson
June 13, 2025
Joe has been my barber & friend for many years. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I always looked forward to visiting & joking with him when I went for my haircut. He was a special friend & will be missed.
Judy Williams
May 17, 2025
Glenda, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a nice guy. He will be missed. My prayers are for you and your family.
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