Joe Dean Kimsey
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Joe Dean Kimsey passed away peacefully in his home on July 29, 2021. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love and care of his devoted wife, Elizabeth Kimsey. He will surely be missed by those who knew him and loved him dearly.
Joe was 87 years old and lived an active life, spending time with his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren, who called him "Pepaw." Joe made time for his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandparent. He enjoyed fishing trips with his son, dinners out with his wife, trips to his second home in Florida, and until recent years, was an active gym participant. He was also a member of Meridian Baptist Church, where he actively worshipped.
Joe served his country in the United States Army, where he honed his electronics skills and excelled in his coursework. He utilized his excellence of these acquired skills in his 35 years of working for AT&T from which he retired. He was known as a hard-working and honest man, who provided for his family and was passionately intent on helping anyone who needed his service or attention. He will be missed for his charming wit and uncanny ability to liven any room with his down-to-earth, uniquely-honest candor and humor. Always dressed for the occasion, he presented himself with dignity and integrity, always accompanied by his loving wife.
Joe was the father of Robert "Bob" Kimsey, the late Dennis "Denny" Kimsey, and his youngest son Timothy "Tim" Kimsey. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Kimsey, two of his sons (Bob and Tim), 8 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family will grieve the loss of this patriarch.
A grave-side service in his honor and memory will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Reverend Dana Fachman and Reverend Tim Kimsey will officiate the ceremony. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org