Joe Frank Lemons

November 4, 1939 - August 29, 2019

Joe Frank Lemons, age 79, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 14, 1939, in Scott County, VA, a son of the late John F. and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lemons. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Serenity Bright, and sister, Fannie Lemons. Joe retired from Flav-O-Rich Dairy in Bristol, VA in October 2008. He enjoyed farming, being outdoors and working on anything mechanical. His service to friends and neighbors working on their weed eaters, lawn mowers and small engines will be missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Louise Lemons; son, Joe Frank Lemons, Jr. and wife Nancy of Abingdon, VA; daughter, Sherrie Bright and husband Bobby of Bristol, VA; son, Ricky Lemons and wife Regina of Piney Flats, TN; grandson, Michael Bright and wife Brandy of Bristol, TN; granddaughter, Ashley Edson and husband Andy of Bristol, VA; great granddaughter, Alyssa; great grandsons, Damian, Michael, Zayden and Conner; sisters, Patsy Lemmons and Betty Fields and husband James; brother, George “Keener” Lemmons and wife Judy; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM with Chaplain Cass Farrior officiating. The committal and interment will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Gate City, VA. Arrangements especially for Mr. Lemons and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.