Joseph Mathis "Joey" Boggs

Joseph Mathis "Joey" Boggs obituary, Dunlap, TN

Joseph Mathis "Joey" Boggs

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Joseph Boggs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Joseph Mathis "Joey" Boggs, Jr., age 49 of Dunlap TN passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center. Joey loved his family, drag races, fishing, camping and being in the woods. He also loved Twinkies and always leaving people with a smile as he never met a stranger. His presence and smile always lit up any room he entered and he will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mathis Boggs; grandparents, Elbert and Evelyn Custer.
Joey is survived by his wife, Tina Dalton Boggs; mother, Clara Joyce Sweatt Boggs; children, Hayden and Jacob Boggs; step sons, Chris Harper and Shawn (Lori) Harper; step daughter, Karie Pendergrass; brother, Jimmy (Jessica Lewis) Boggs, sister, Lora (Lonnie Johnson) Cartwright; aunt; Brenda Grimsley; uncle, Sam Johnson; grandchildren, Jacey and Sydnee Harper, Creed and Tommye Pendergrass; nieces, McKenzie Boggs and Lillian Johnson; nephews, Aiden Boggs and Ryan Johnson along with a host of friends.
Family will receive friends Thursday at Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center is honored to be in charge of arrangements for Joey Boggs and ask that you share your memories and condolences for his family on our website at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com
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Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center

6936 Hwy 28, Dunlap, TN 37327

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