Joseph "Joe" Gene Diaz, age 61, of Ferguson, KY passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home after a long illness.

Joseph was born on June 22, 1960 in Buffalo, New York to the late Jose DeJesus Diaz and Enola (Fisher) and stepfather Chester Bruser. Joe enjoyed hunting, family and friends. He was well known for his mechanical skills and loved to have fun and joke around, he was known as the "Clown" of the party. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his companion and caregiver of 26 years Diane V. Reynolds of Ferguson, KY,one son; Jeremy (Chantell) Diaz of Somerset, KY, one daughter; Heather Diaz of Buffalo, NY, step children; Troy (Samantha) Reynolds of Eubank, KY, Brynn Reynolds (James Mallaber) Gowanda, NY, Jesse (Corinna) Reynolds of Gowanda, NY,  two brothers; Brian (Norma Jean) Diaz Millville, WV, Mark (Kathy) Diaz of Delevance, NY, one sister; Susan (Donald) Chriss, of Killbuck, NY, grandchildren; Jayden Diaz, Somerset, KY, Adriana Fish, Dayton, NY, step grandchildren; Hunter and Sadie Reynolds of Eubank, KY, Hailey and Emma Haskins, Bryley and Colton Mallaber of Gowanda NY, Bradly Reynolds of Angola, NY, and several other family members; Reinhold "Ron" (Virginia) Rast of Nancy, KY, David (Erika)Davis of Eubank, KY, Donna Rast Brenda Overbey of London, KY as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous family and friends.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one son Craig Mathew Diaz.

A memorial will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 6 to 8 PM. at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Dustin York officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Dr. Somerset, KY 42503.

Diane V. Reynolds sends "Big" thank you to all family and friends. a special thank you
to my sister, Erika L. Davis and my brother-in-law David L. Davis for helping with everything. David you have been my guardian angel through all of this.
Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Mr. Joseph "Joe" Gene Diaz.