Obituary: Joseph "Joe" Pollard Andrews III died Jan. 3, 2024.

Joseph “Joe” Pollard Andrews III went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 66.

Joe was born in Winter Garden, Florida, to Joseph and Margaret Andrews on Feb. 9, 1957. Joe lived in Ocoee, Florida, all his life. He married Annette on June 20, 1981, in Ocoee, Florida. They went on to have one daughter, Laura.

He was a member of the boy scouts throughout his childhood and later became a volunteer with the boy scouts. He attended Ocoee High School, during which time he played football, baseball and golf and was a member of FFA.

After high school he volunteered with the fire department and later became an EMT. Later, he began his career in pest control, eventually retiring from Walt Disney World. Joe loved to fish, hunt and be outdoors, but most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

Joe was a friendly man and always full of life. He always looked on the bright side and had a positive outlook on life. Joe was kind to everyone, and he was always full of laughter. He loved God, his family and his dogs. He was a loyal husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, as well as a friend to many.

Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joseph II.

He is survived by his wife, Annette; his daughter, Laura (Logan); siblings, Brenda (Dan) and Marty; mother, Margaret; and his grandchildren, Faith, Logan Jr. and Bryce.

Funeral services and burial took place on Friday, Jan. 12, at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida.