Joel Thomas “Joey” George, 55, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night April 10 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. 

He was born Sept. 2, 1962 to his parents, Dorothy Cook George and the late Emmett Lee George. He was a Baptist and a construction worker. 
He is survived by four children, Brandy Brower of Washington, Sheena Roper of Smithville, Britany George of Sparta and Seth George of Smithville; nine grandchildren; mother of his children, Becky George of Smithville; mother, Dorothy George Wooden of Alexandria; two brothers, Jeff and Michael George, both of Alexandria; several nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. 

The family honored Joey’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service was held April 19 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Michael Hale officiating. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel of Smithville was in charge of the arrangements.