Joe Bill

.Joe Bill Stephens Jr., 62, of Hixson, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe B. Stephens Sr.; grandmothers, Juanita Phillips and Ada Stephens; and his uncle, Billy Phillips.Survivors are his wife, Sue Stephens; daughter, Tina Stephens-Fritz and her husband, Doug; son, Jeff Stephens and his wife, Amanda; mother, Jean Stephens; and grandchildren, Ashley, Colton and Jackson and (soon to arrive) J.T. Extended family includes Rita Heggie, Robert Terry, Jimmy and David Phillips, Julie Schaad, Christy Phillips; and his closest friend, Wendell Clowers.Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Jared officiating.The burial will be private.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524.