Charles "Joe" William Depew

Charles "Joe" Depew, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at his residence following a brief illness. A lifelong native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late Herman Louis and Mabel Lee Presley Depew. Mr. Depew was a graduate of Science Hill High School, and was a U.S Army Veteran. Mr. Depew was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2108, Johnson City, TN. He loved to play golf and he adored his grandson and great granddaughter Ella. In addition to his parents, Mr. Depew is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lucille Depew in 2012; sister, Mary Hopson. Survivors include his sister, Betty Card and husband James, Ooltewah, TN; step-daughter, Allene Greene, Johnson City; grandson, Ashley Greene and wife Katie, Knoxville; great granddaughter, Ella Greene, Knoxville; brother, Herman Depew, Jr., Texas. Several cousins also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Depew will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Burns officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at East Tennessee Cemetery, Blountville. Active pallbearers will be Danny McGinnis, Pat McGinnis, Billy Joe Campbell, Rick Elliott, Jerry Greene, and Randy Durbin. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronald Webb, Jr. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 8:15 A.M. Order Flowers Service DetailsTuesday, October 6th, 2015 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East ChapelRead Obituary