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Joseph Underhill Obituary

Joseph Daniel Underhill, 84, of Memphis, TN passed away surrounded by love on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri on December 29, 1940, to parents Evart and Martha Underhill. Joseph was loved by all that knew him. He loved his family and friends dearly and was always there to lend a helping hand whenever he could. Joseph worked in the restaurant business up until his retirement. He married the love of his life Shirley 64 years ago and from that union 4 beautiful children were created. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, 4 brothers, and 1 grandchild. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Shirley, his children: Shirlen (Billy), Linda, Joey (Leslee), and Curtis (Andrea), his brother Tom, as well as 33 grand, great grand, and great-great grandchildren. He was beyond proud to be called "Pa" by each of them! Joseph will forever be in our hearts, and we will miss him more than words can express. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Joseph Daniel Underhill, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jun. 8, 2025.

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