Mr. Joe Franklin Peevyhouse, age 83 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Peevyhouse will be conducted on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Skelton and Bro. Greg Lasseter officiating. Burial will follow in Rutherford Cemetery.

Joe was born November 13, 1942, in Yorkville, TN; the son of the late Jack & Ola Hinson Peevyhouse. He retired from Ford Construction with 35 years of service but worked in the construction field for over 50 years. He loved to garden and shared his bounty with the community. Joe was a member of Bethpage Baptist Church.

Mr. Peevyhouse is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Doris Peevyhouse; two children, Joseph Peevyhouse, John Peevyhouse; two sisters, Shirley Dunn, Martha Dickson; brother, James Peevyhouse; two grandchildren, Mason, and Sierra; and special caregiver, Cathy Burkacki. He was preceded in death by siblings, Pat Bing, Charlie Peevyhouse, Clarence Peevyhouse, Albert Peevyhouse, and Calvin Peevyhouse.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to St. Jude, or Tennessee Special Olympics.

Serving as pallbearers are Ricky Brooks, Shannon Peevyhouse, Todd Littleton, Mack McMackins, Chris Lownsdale, and Brad Poole. Honorary pallbearer is Robin McCaig.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10AM until service time. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joe Franklin Peevyhouse.