Joseph M. Spurlock Jr., 65, of McDonald, Tn., passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Born in Ft. Rucker, Ala., Joe spent his early life in Frostproof, Fla., before moving to Collegedale, Tn., in his teens.
Joe was a custom home builder in the Chattanooga area for many years. The homes he built stand around the area as monuments to his talent and creativity. Joe loved to make people laugh and his sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him.
Joe is survived by his wife of almost 44 years, Donna Spurlock; daughters Kelly (Josh) Sink and Stephanie (Justice) Haga; his four grandchildren Autumn and Emmett Haga and Kirubel and Amahle Sink; his sisters Karen (John) Gilbreath and Kay (Ed) Nestell and their families as well as other family members and beloved friends whom he considered family.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 593 Candies Creek Road, McDonald, Tn., 37353 at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The service will take place outside and a tent will be ready in case of rain.
The service will be followed by a visitation and reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Activity Room, 4829 College Dr E, Collegedale, Tn., 37315.