Joey Lee Pryor Ratledge
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Joey Lee Ratledge, age 46, of Friendsville, TN, met his savior on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:21a.m. He was a father, son, brother, uncle, and cousin. Joey leaves behind his nine children; one granddaughter; mother, Teresa Ratledge; six siblings, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Sidney Ray Ratledge and Jacky Burkhart, and son, JR. Joey was many things, big hearted, selfless, comical, and loyal to his UT football team. above all loved his family and friends dearly. He will always be remembered most importantly as a hero and true volunteer for being an organ donor which saved eight lives.
A Celebration of Joey's Life will be held at Chilhowee View Community Center, 3229 Wilkinson Pike, in Maryville, on January 29, 2022, from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The family requests that everyone wear their Orange and White to the celebration. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to help with Joey's final expenses online at gofundme.com. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.