Joseph Allen "Joey" Maples

Joseph Allen "Joey" Maples obituary, Smithville, TN

Joseph Allen "Joey" Maples

Joseph Maples Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeKalb Funeral Chapel, LLC on Jul. 24, 2025.

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Joseph A. "Joey" Maples age 63 passed away at his residence Tuesday July 22, 2025. He was born May 9, 1962, to his parents the late, James Robert and Peggy Ann Young Maples. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Pauline Wilson and Jamye Sue Atnip. Mr. Maples was of the Baptist faith and a factory worker. He is survived by 2 children, Whitney (Devin) Thomas of Smithville and Robert Heath Maples of Smithville; grandchildren, Rylan Brock Thomas and Maddox Kase Thomas; sister, LouAnn (Jimmy) Midgett; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Maples request to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Maples family.
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August 2, 2025

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July 28, 2025

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July 27, 2025

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Kathy Massengail

August 2, 2025

Joey was an amazing person, A very dear and beloved friend whom I will miss dearly.I love and miss you my dear friend
Kathy Massengail

Lisa Rogers

July 28, 2025

You were really good to me. We had some good times together. Say hi to G.W for me. Love you Joseph Pines

Rita houk

July 27, 2025

You will be missed.

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