Joseph Lee Brinkley

Joseph Lee Brinkley, 81 of the Shinewell community, passed away November 20, 2019 at his home. He was born September 3, 1938, the son of Robert and Lorene Brinkley. He lived in Shinewell most of his life.

Joseph had a firm hand with a gentle heart. His family and grandchildren were his greatest treasure. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred Brinkley; brothers, Paul Brinkley and Robert “Bobby” Brinkley; and great-granddaughter, Morgan Leigh.

Joseph leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Patty and John Segraves of Shinewell, Jim and Cheryl Brinkley of Shinewell, Kelvin Brinkley of Cerrogordo, Calvin Brinkley of Tallahassee, Florida, Fred and Judy Brinkley of DeKalb, Texas; sister, Evelyn and Deb Nichols of Redland; grandchildren and their spouses, Crystal and Hank Farley, Will and Brianna Segraves, John and Daniele Segraves, Joseph and Jill Brinkley, Amy and Jason Lundry, and 13 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held on 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Clardy Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Landon Middleton officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Clardy Funeral Service Chapel.

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