Joe Lemons

Joe Lemons obituary, Ridgely, TN

Joe Lemons

Joe Lemons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curry Funeral Home - Dyersburg on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Joe Lemons, 76, of Newbern, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his residence. Born March 31, 1949, he was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Lewis Lemons and Ruby Nell McCord Lemons. He was disabled.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Per his request, there will not be a visitation. He is survived by his sister, Lela Hartsfield of Dyersburg.
The family truly appreciates his caregivers, Crystal and Corey Musser and Hospice of West Tennessee for their kind and excellent care given to Joe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Scobey Lemons and three brothers, Wayne Lemons, Roger Lemons and Albert Lemons.
We are privileged and honored to serve the family of Ricky Joe Lemons. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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