Mr. Joe Grizzle, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Joe was born on September 28, 1940 to the late Grady and Elizabeth Garrett Grizzle.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Rita Thomasson Grizzle and Shirley Tolbert Grizzle; daughter Lovetta Diane Grizzle; stepdaughter Diane Bridges; brothers John Robert Grizzle, Marvin Grizzle and Calvin Grizzle; sisters Sharon Sue Grizzle, Bertha Chambers and Betty Ruth Grizzle.

Joe worked in the timber industry and also truck farmed.  He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, riding dirt roads and was always laughing and happy.  Joe was a friend to all and will truly be missed.  He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Suches.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-laws Loretta and Tim Abercrombie, Dahlonega; Brooke and Timmy Gee, Gillsville; stepdaughter Wanda McDonald, Dahlonega; stepson Troy Bridges, Dahlonega; grandchildren Trent Gee and Suzanne Hitt; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Hitt and Dillon Anderson; sisters Janell Grizzle, Wanda Gilstrap and Lois Grizzle; brothers Tony Grizzle, Donald Grizzle, David Grizzle, Ralph Grizzle, Charles Grizzle, and Clyde Grizzle; special nephew Jackie Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, September 9, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Paul Carder and Rev. Freddie Bryan will officiate.  Interment will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega