Joseph "Joe" Eugene Christopher Vessels, Jr., 65, of Pine Village, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024; surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1958, in Lafayette, to the late Joseph Eugene Vessels Sr. & Mildred (Lank) Vessels. Joe married his sweetheart, Cindy (Eberle) Vessels, September 11, 1977, at Old Academy Park, in Oxford; she survives. He spent most of his life working as a mechanic & fixing things. He worked several years at Castongia Tractor, in Rensselaer & also worked at Harrison Hills Golf Club, in Attica. Joe enjoyed spending his retirement days with his sweetheart, Cindy. He enjoyed racing, riding motorcycles, fishing & his fur babies.

Joe is survived by his Wife, Cindy, 3 Children, Joseph "Joe" Jay (Carrie) Vessels, Nichole (Joe) Perigan & John (Michelle) Vessels, 3 Grandchildren, Riley Vessels, Ashley Vessels & Ryder Vessels, 4 Step-Grandchildren & 5 Siblings, Pat Conger, Cherri Driscol, Jim Vessels, Jerry Vessels & Tina Vessels. He is preceded in death by 2 Children, Jessica Vessels & Christopher Vessels, Sister, Judy Vessels, Sister-in-Law, Loretta Logsdon, Step-Granddaughter, Natalie Ramos & many animals that he loved.

A Celebration of Joe's Life will take place at a later date. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein is assisting Joe's family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory or photo of Joe.