Edward Joe DeClue also known by family and friends as Eddie Joe, was born on May 8, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Lennie DeClue and the late Ethel (Cain) DeClue. Eddie Joe departed this life on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Mercy Hospital South, having reached the age of 67 years, 7 months and 20 days.

Eddie Joe is survived by his three children: Eddie “Bones” DeClue, Melissa DeClue and friend Jason Blair, NickCole Pashea and husband Joey; five grandchildren: Paige Kratky, Robert Kratky, Dylan Cook, Jobi Pashea, LeeAnna Pashea; five great-grandchildren: Brantley Crocker, Braylyn Kratky, Aiden Courtway, Paisliegh Cook, and Nova Jaco; seven siblings: Karen Drennen, Tina Williams and husband Randy, Mickey DeClue and wife Paula, Richard DeClue, Timothy DeClue, Kelly Isgriggs and husband Rex, and Rhonda Gonzalez. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Eddie Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Robert and Olivia “Levey” DeClue; maternal grandparents: James and Evelyn Cain; and parents: Lennie and Ethel DeClue.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 5 to 9 pm at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 East High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664. Visitation will resume Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9 to 11 am.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11 am held at the DeClue Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.