Joseph Lincoln King

Joseph Lincoln King, age 65 of Clinton, Tn. went off-line for the final time on Saturday, September 15, 2024 at his home unexpectedly. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather with a lust for life and will leave a huge void, which may never be filled, in addition to the love he had for his family and friends Joe also enjoyed fishing ,cooking and video games and he would never pass up the opportunity for a good joke. Joe served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Radiation Technician.

Born in Oak Ridge, Tn. on January 17, 1959 he was the son of the late Martin Luther King, Sr. and Estle Lean Simms King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Joanne Marie Van Pelt King; sisters: Nannie Gallion and Wilma Branstetter.

Joe is survived by his son: Steven Van Pelt; daughter: Sara King; brother: Martin Luther King, Jr.; sister: Kathy Vowell; grandchild: Genesis King, all of Clinton, Tn. and many other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the King Family from 5:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton, Tn. with Military Honors by the Jellico Honor Guard.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tn. is serving the family of Joseph Lincoln King.