Dr. Joe L. Kimmons 87, died peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born June 25, 1931 in Savannah, TN. to the late Joe Bynum and Willie Mae (Perry) Kimmons. He was a graduate of Columbia High School and University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis, TN. For the past he 50 years he practiced in Ripley, TN. and in East TN. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. and was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Cantrell Kimmons; sons Mike Kimmons (Diane), Bynum Kimmons (Helen); five grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First Presbyterian Church 919 E. Shiloh Rd. Corinth, MS. 38834 or The Boy Scouts of America.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Kimmons family.
Arrangements are under the care of McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.