Joseph M. "Joe" Wolfe

Joseph M. (Joe) Wolfe, Sr. - age 93 of Knoxville passed away May 30, 2017. Joe was a member of Solway United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Carson-Newman College, and a proud Navy Veteran of World War II, where he served in the South Pacific as part of the Naval Air Squadron. He worked for many years for Union Carbide Corp. in Oak Ridge and retired from the Purchasing Division. Joe was an avid golfer and played until the age of 91. Preceded in death by parents, Ted and Kate Cook Wolfe; sisters, Ruth Thomas, Minnie Thomas and Betty Wolfe; infant grandson, Thomas Christian Wolfe. Survivors include his wife, Jennice Cobb Wolfe; son, Joe, Jr. (Sylvia) of Knoxville; daughter, Carol (Rick) Taylor of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter, Eleanor Wolfe; grandson, Ethan (Victoria) Wolfe; stepdaughter, Kendria Gardner, all of Knoxville; sister, LaVerne Maynard of Jefferson City, MO; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday in Weaver's chapel from 5:00-7:00 pm with service to follow. Rev. Henry Lenoir officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday at 1:45 pm at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a 2:00 pm interment. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Knoxville’s Honor Air, 7536 Taggert Lane, Knox., TN 37938, (865) 859-9279. Condolences are welcome at www.weaverfuneralservices.com.