Joe Edward Philyaw

October 17, 2016

Joe Edward Philyaw, 62, of Atmore, AL, passed away peacefully with his loving dog, Sir Dink, wife, Teena Raye Merrill Philyaw, and best friend, Marion McGhee on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in Atmore. He was a truck driver. He was born in Atmore on May 3, 1954, to the late Joe and Olean Agnes Rayborn Philyaw, Jr. He was employed with Harold Allen Mobile Homes for 15 years, and then with Billy Barnes Enterprises for 20 years before his illness.

He is preceded in death by two half siblings, Tommy Philyaw and Grace Philyaw.

Survivors include his wife, Teena Rae Merrill Philyaw of Atmore; three sons, James B. Philyaw of New Jersey, Darrell Philyaw and Trent Philyaw both of Waynesboro, MS; two brothers, Daniel Philyaw and Alvin Philyaw; half-brother, William Philyaw; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, October 17, 2016, at Grace Fellowship Church with Bro. Gene King and Bro. Glen Weber officiating.

Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Odell McGhee, Marion McGhee, Ronnie Rolin, Dempsey Rolin, Ronald Rolin, and Luke Andrews.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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