Joseph “Joe” Wayne Bridgewater, 47, was born January 24, 1979 in Green County, KY to Jennifer Bridgewater-Edelen of Campbellsville. He was raised by his grandparents, Joe and Dean Bridgewater. Jowayne departed this life on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Jowayne had made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He had a passion for music and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved spending time with his kids and family and truly admired his grandbabies.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lauren Bridgewater; his brother, Kenyatta Bridgewater; and his grandfather, Joe Bridgewater.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Jennifer Bridgewater-Edelen of Campbellsville

8 children: Calube Wise, Jayden Bridgewater, Joseph Bridgewater, Issac Bridgewater, Tatum Bridgewater,,, Enoch Bridgewater, Emery Bridgewater, and Zaebryn Miller

4 grandchildren: Legen Smith, Sa’Riah Bridgewater, Zavion Bridgewater, and Kemry Bridgewater

1 brother: Michael Thompson of Russell Springs

2 sisters: Monsontalia Miller of Louisville and Davidia Edelen of Campbellsville

His grandmother: Dean Bridgewater of Campbellsville

A host of nieces, nephews, family and close friends

Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Foster-Toler Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg with Rev. Jarrell Hill, Master of Ceremony and Eulogy

Burial: Bridgewater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery

Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amCT on Tuesday

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be made to the family burial fund and these can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Calube Wise, Joseph Bridgewater, Ameion Bridgewater, Aarein Bridgewater, Tayshaun Bridgewater, Bryson Bridgewater, Sean Arthur, Damontez Smith

Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Thompson, Anthuro Alexander, Tyrell Embry, Daniel Matney, Nate Cubit, Billy Gartin, James Bridgewater, Reggie Carney, DeShawn Howlett

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com