Joe was born June 19, 1922 in West Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Henry and Margaret (Schoemann) Vowells.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years, JoAnn (Hickey) Vowells, his daughter Mary Jo Vowells, and his infant sons, Kenneth Vowells and Daniel Vowells.
He is survived by his wife, Faye (Medlock) Vowells, his children Fr. John Vowells S.J., Patty Vogel (Ralph), Kathleen Gier (Rich), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the caregivers and staff of Park Meadows, for the love and compassionate care they have given to our parents. You have become their "second family." God bless you.
We would like to thank Ascend Hospice for their kindness and compassion in caring for our dad.