He was born in Hixson, to the late Arthur and Louise Lee. Joe served our country during World War II in the United States Army. He was a retired homebuilder. Joe was a member of First Baptist Church of Hixson where he served as a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Joyce R. Lee; sister, Sue Shannon.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Brenda Standish and Marcia (Terry) Burnett; grandson, Travis Cratty.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm on Friday, February 28, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will follow at 2 pm on Friday, at the North Chapel with Reverend Alan Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.