Joe T. Kelly

Joe T. Kelly, 70, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away Feb 1, 2026, after a battle with cancer and a rare heart condition.

When Joe was 15 he accepted Christ as his savior. From that moment he dedicated his life to lead others to Jesus. He was the most kind and compassionate man you will ever meet.

We know he heard the words from our Lord "well done, thy good and faithful servant".

He retired from Bradley Medical Hospital. He served as Music Director and Youth Director at New Shepherd Hill Baptist. He went on to serve as a Deacon and Young Adult Teacher at Maple Grove Baptist.

Joe was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Dorothy Kelly, niece Brooke Robinson and sister-in-law, Lesa Sutton.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 41 years, Sherri; son, Dean (Juliette); his brother, Louis (Lori); niece Veronica Kelly and nephew Timothy Kelly.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home - The Ridge Sanctuary with Ronnie Dotson, Andy Bell, Fred Browning and Bruce Daughtery officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm prior to the service.

A graveside service is to follow at Old McDonald Cemetery with Mike Kropff, Larry Cambron, Dennis Lee, Jim Denham, Mike Frazier, Clark Bingham, Gene Talley and Akie McDaniel serving as pallbearers.

Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be the current and former staff of Bradley Medical Operating Room.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Mason's Light Foundation, St Jude or The Gideons.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all that have helped us along this journey and for Hospice of Chattanooga Cleveland Team.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Joe, or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.