Joseph "Joe" Samuel Churchwell Sr.

November 7, 1932 - May 4, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Samuel Churchwell Sr. of Hohenwald, TN passed away on May 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1932 to the late John Churchwell & Florence (LaRue) Churchwell. He graduated from Lewis County High School in 1952. After graduation he moved up north to Ohio and worked for several years. He then returned to Hohenwald and opened Joe's One Stop, serving the surrounding counties but becoming a staple of Lewis County. All these years later Joe's remains open and serving his neighbors. Joe was known to have some of the prettiest flowers and plants in Middle, TN. His knowledge and expertise helped many families grow bountiful gardens and flowers. Joe also served as a Lewis County Commissioner for many years. And if you wanted to hear the latest scoop of happenings in Hohenwald, Joe's One Stop was the place to be. Many evenings his parking lot would be full of friends, sitting around and shooting the breeze or talking politics. Joe leaves behind a grandson Evan Matthew Webb and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents John & Florence Churchwell, Wife Patsy Joyce Churchwell, Son Joseph "Sam" Churchwell Jr. and 4 brothers Edward, Vestil, Richard & Ray Churchwell and 3 Sisters Evla Grinder, Marie Miller & Edith Petty. A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 AM in the Loveless Cemetery.