Joseph Clark Munson, 81, of Walton, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Erlanger, Kentucky. 

He was born on January 11, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to Walter Wayne and Wilma (McConkey) Munson who precede him in death. 

Joe was a longtime photojournalist for the former Kentucky Post/Scripts Howard Newspapers. He was a Ham Radio operator and a military enthusiast, having served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. Joe was also an avid outdoorsman, having walked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Coast Trail and many other outdoor adventures. He loved to fish and hunt and of course, his photography carried over to his outdoor adventures. 

Surviving is his sister, Jane Hogg and a host of other family members and friends. 

No Visitation. A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Mount Summit Cemetery in Rockwood, Illinois under the direction of Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois. 

Local arrangements are being handled by Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, Kentucky.

A Celebration of Life event is planned for Northern Kentucky in the future but details are TBD.

They will be passed along when available.