Joseph Arthur Fee Sr.

Joseph Arthur Fee Sr. obituary, Maryville, TN

Joseph Arthur Fee Sr.

Joseph Fee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Mar. 2, 2022.

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Joseph Arthur Fee Sr. (Joe), 56, of Greenback, TN, went to be with Jesus on Thursday morning, January 20th, 2022. In Flint, Michigan, Joe was born February 15th, 1965, to his parents, Kenneth Eugene Fee and Dorothy Coleman Shannon. Joe moved to Tennessee from Michigan in 1984 at the age of 19, where he met his wife Melissa Shockley Fee (Lisa), and the two were married on April 19th, 1985. Joe and Lisa had three children, Joseph Arthur Fee Jr., Whitney Elizabeth Watson, and Johnathon Wesley Fee.
Joe had a 20 -year career in the restaurant industry before starting a business, Cleanway Cleaning Service, with his wife, Lisa. He and Lisa worked alongside each other in their business and on their farm in Greenback, TN. Joe was known for his work ethic, generosity, and love for his Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe enjoyed playing chess, working on his farm, and spending quality time with his family. Joe was a passionate person and impacted the lives of everyone with whom he came into contact. He is a loved and highly favored son of the Almighty God.
Life Verse: "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world." James 1:27
Joe is survived by his wife of 36 years Melissa Shockley Fee, children Joseph Jr. & Jennifer Fee and Caleb & Whitney Watson, grandchildren Bethany & Isaiah Fee, parents Kenneth Eugene Fee & Dorothy Coleman Shannon, brothers Kenneth Fee Jr and Henry Fee, sisters Margie Fee Harden and Catherine Fee-Coatney. Joe was preceded in death by beloved son Johnathon Wesley Fee and beloved mother Kathy Fee (Nana).
On Saturday, January 29th, 2022, services to celebrate Joe will be at New Hope Baptist Church, 605 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801. Visitation is scheduled from 12 pm - 2 pm; Celebration of Life service is at 2 pm, with the burial to follow.
The family would like to thank all the people who have reached out with condolences. Your love reflects God's love toward us.
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