Joseph Harold "Joe" Sparrow, 74, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home.  Born December 20, 1945 in Taylorsville, KY, Joe was the son of the late James Ray Sparrow and Hattie Mae Goodlett Sparrow.

Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Diane Sparrow.  He was born as one in a set of triplets and was preceded in death by his two siblings, Jean Hope Sparrow and John Howard Sparrow.

Joe worked as an employee of Hanson Aggregates Tyrone Quarry in Lawrenceburg and participate in work with the union.  He took great pride in his welding and enjoyed watching Westerns and Monster Movies, with his favorite being King Kong.  He loved his dog and friend Bear.

Joe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rhonda Day Sparrow of Lawrenceburg, his daughter, Nikki Sparrow Walker of Lawrenceburg; his son Joseph "Joe" (wife Jackie) Cook of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a brother Jerry (wife Susan) Sparrow of Lawrenceburg.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 3 ^rd beginning at 11:00 am at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Pastor Don Carter and Pastor Debbie Peach will officiate the service.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5 – 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Walker, Dylan Walker, Matthew Kuhn, Bailey Smith, Blake Wright, and Mojo Cook.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com