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Joseph Robert Mincey

Joseph Robert Mincey

  • July 12, 1941 - April 19, 2012
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
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“I was sorry to hear of Joe's death. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. I remember numerous times when the folks at the original Elks Club would...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Stanley Finch - Harriman, TN

“We will always remember Joe and Carol as good neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family members. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Bob & Jan - Knoxville, TN

“Joe I will miss you greatly, but I know you are with Carol and Mom having a grand old time. You are at peace now and you have no more memory...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Barbara Rouse - Oak Ridge, TN

“Will always remember you Joe at the Lodge and your smile and good humor! ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: klemi - Oliver Springs, TN

“Rest in peace Joe. We will miss you opening the door for us at the Elks so many times and for your always signature message of "hey doll, need a...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Phyllis and Charlie Green - TN

“We wish to express our sympathy to the family of Joseph and that we are very sorry to hear of his passing. We met Joseph at the Elks Lodge about two...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Charlotte Poston - Clinton, TN

“Sarah,Ralph, DeLois and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of my dear friend Joe. Going back the Lodge at east village we...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Jerry Davis - The Villages, FL

“You will be missed greatly! I will never forget your great smile and awesome personality! I'm happy that you will be able to be with DI and be able...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Chelsea Wells - Oak Ridge, TN

“I wanted to let everyone know that Joe hired into the Y-12 Protective Force as a Security Guard in the late 1970's. During his time in the department...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Gary Brandon - Knoxville, TN

“Uncle Joe, We will miss you. R.I.P. ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Michael L. Mincey - Hialeah, FL


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Joseph Robert Mincey, 70, of Knoxville passed away Thursday April 19, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Joe was born July 12, 1941 in Knoxville to the late James Richard and Gladys Baker Mincey. He was employed as a security guard at Y-12 until his retirement. Joe was of the Baptist faith and was a member of and had worked many years as manager at the Elks Lodge #1684 here in Oak Ridge. He always prepared superb buffet displaying many beautiful ice sculptures. Joe had a great sense of humor and made people smile. He loved deep sea fishing and taking cruises with his wife Carol. Joe was a United State Army veteran serving with the 1st Airborne Battle Group.
Preceded in death by his wife Carol, father-in-law Winfred Pate, brother-in-law Jerry Wells, sister-in-law Evelyn Marie Mincey, and niece Jennifer Mincey. Joe is survived by brothers; James Patrick Mincey and his wife Blanca, Charles Richard Mincey, brother-in-law Bobby Pate, mother-in-law Willie Pate, sisters-in-law DeLois Wells, and Sarah Pate and her husband Ralph, nieces and nephews Sherri Sutton and her daughter Samantha, Chelsea Wells and her son Aiden Crunk, Catlyn Wells, Karen Ware and her daughter Jennifer, Jeanette Mincey, Brian Mincey and his wife Kimberly, Kip Mincey, Travis Mincey, Jeff Mincey and his wife Misty and their children Gracie, Jason, and Justin, Drew Mincey, Brandon Mincey, and Michael Mincey and his wife Jeanette and their children Michael, Joseph, and Matthew, Kyle Pate and his children Brittany and Preston, and several close friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home followed by a committal service at the funeral home