Joe Clyde Bean

Joe Clyde Bean, 69 a resident of Decatur passed away unexpectedly November 2 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens TN. Joe owned and operated Joe’s Auto Repair in Decatur for more than 30 years and loved to coon hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sally Young Bean, brother Charles Bean and grandson Jacob Grissom. Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years Kathy, his children Janice Cooke of Decatur, James Grissom of Decatur, Angela Golden of Panama City Florida, Michael Bean of Decatur, Jennifer Freeman of Athens, Daniel Bean of Decatur, and Caroline Payne of Decatur. Grandchildren Zack Bean, Kameryn Bean, Ericka Freeman, Dalton Bean, Skylyn (Sweetie Pie) Payne, Lucy Brown, Audrey Brown, Josh Brown, Misty Golden, Kerry Golden, and Caleb Grissom. Siblings Dot and Dan Culton of Greenville TN, Tommy and Helen Bean of Charleston, George and Venitta Bean of Charleston, Nancy Rowland of Charleston, Maxine and Gary Jones of Ocoee, and Carolyn Bean of Cleveland. A very special sister and brother in law Marilyn and Wayne Murphy and also a special sister in law Sara Faye Leroy. He also leaves behind and very special and lifelong friend Jeff Charles. 6 Great grandchildren and 1 Great Great grandchild. At his request there will be no formal visitation or services. On behalf of our family we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and words of comfort during our loss. You are encouraged to share a memory of Joe and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.