Deacon Leroy Joe, Sr., age 95, of Bartow, FL, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, FL. He was a member and also the oldest deacon at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Bartow.

He is survived by Three Daughters: Emma Brown, Bartow, FL; Dorothy Joe, Bartow, FL; Sherry Miller, Orlando, FL; Two Sons: Leroy (Vera) Joe, Jr., Bartow, FL; Leslie Joe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 12 Grand Children; and 8 Great-Grand Children.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL.  Viewing will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, July 19, 2024, at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1030 W. King St. Bartow, FL. Funeral service will also be at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery Bartow, FL.