Mr. Joe G. Crain, Jonesborough, age 91, passed away Monday April 1, 2014, at Christian Care Center, Johnson City.
He was a native of Unicoi, TN and the son of the late Andy J. and Janie Sissy Slivers Crain. He was also preceded in death by three children, Linda Gale Crain, Martha Lee Crain, and Billy Joe Crain; three brothers, Mitchell Crain, Marvell Morrow, France Crain; two sisters, Ann Brackin and Ora Sparks.
He was a farmer and enjoyed wood working, working in his garden, hunting and fishing, and making people laugh.
He was a member of West Side Christian Church. He loved his Lord and his church family.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Dollie Hensley Crain; two sons, Ronald Crain and wife Nancy, Jimmy Crain and wife, Jonell; five grandchildren, Adam Crain (Sonya), Laura Whitaker (Chris), Brenda Moody (Todd), Jessica Miller (Brian), and Jeremy Crain; eleven great-grandchildren, Katie Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Olivia Whitaker, Wesley Moody, Phillip Moody, Valerie Moody, Joseph Moody, Chris Miller, Logan Miller, Nolan Miller, and Landon Miller; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister John Wade and Minister Ed Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 â€" 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Highland Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Side Christian Church, 1405 Persimmon Ridge Rd., Jonesborough, TN 37659