Joe Allen Axley Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Allen Axley of Athens, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 29, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Joe may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joe touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Odean Axley and Virginia Fisher Snyder; his grandson Cole Puryear; and his sisters, Jeannie, Cindy and Lisa.
He is survived by: his children, Eric Axley (Nicole Webb) of Knoxville and Cayci Farmer (Grant) of Riceville; his grandchildren, Cade Puryear and Skylah Axley; and his brother Bill Snyder (Kathy).
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Central Baptist Church (13 Nash Dr, Athens, TN 37303). A graveside service was held on Monday, May 4th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the McMinn Memory Gardens (1727-1739 Co Rd 560, Athens, TN 37303).
