Joseph McHargue, 89, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born February 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Grace McHargue.
In addition to his father and mother, Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Louise McHargue; grandson, Joshua Hagle; brother, Edward McHargue; sister, Jeanette McHargue Bryant; brother, George McHargue; sister, Dorothy Ison; sister, Nina Winston; brother, Nathaniel McHargue; brother, Steely McHargue; and brother, Warren Gene McHargue.
He leaves behind his daughter, Brenda McHargue; daughter, Julia Cline (Tom); grandchildren: April Luttrell (Kelly), Christine Williams (Les), Carolyn Mayo (Matt), and Elizabeth Whites; great-grandchildren: Brayden Luttrell, Cayden Luttrell, Iva Grace Luttrell, Alice Williams, Cosmo Williams, Emilia Mayo, Scarlett Mayo, Cloud Whites, Eli Whites, Kameron Whites, and Ellie Whites, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Joseph loved spending time with his family, especially attending activities of his grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending Baptist Church services when he was able. Spring was a favorite time for him as he watched the Daffodils bloom. Walking at Cumberland Falls also pleased him.
He worked for Ford Wayne Assembly in Michigan for 30½ years before his retirement.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 16, 2026, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Scott Cannon officiating. Burial followed in Rest Haven Cemetery.
The family received friends from 12-2 P.M. Monday at Hart Funeral Home, located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.
Joseph McHargue
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