Joe Gracey Stitt, Jr., age 84 of Clarksville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Spring Meadows Healthcare Center.
Joe was born February 4, 1931 in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Joe G. Stitt and Elizabeth Gracey Stitt. He was also preceded in death by his step-grandson, Christopher Boone; and his first wife, Carol.
Mr. Stitt was a retired engineer at General Electric and a member of Forest Street United Methodist Church.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at Forest Street United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sonny Kim and John Raub officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service at the church on Friday, May 29.
Joe is survived by his wife, Eva Jean Speight Stitt; son, David A. (Debra) Stitt of New Hampshire; stepson, Lawrence M. Kremar of Clarksville; stepdaughter, Linda J. Boone of Nashville; brother, John “Jack” (Linda) Stitt of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Tyler Stitt and Daniel Stitt; three step-grandchildren, Jason (Connie) Kremar, Gina (Billy) Jones, and Angela (Eric) Storeli; and twelve step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Street United Methodist Church, 416 Church Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.