JOE DALE JOLLEY

Funeral services for Joe Dale Jolley, 63, of Center, were held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Wood officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery. He passed away on September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 22, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to the late Tennie Tex Jolley and Alice Joy (Strawbridge) Jolley.

Joe was raised in Tenaha, Texas. He attended Tenaha High School. He met the love of his life in church, Mary Pierce, and they were married on July 7, 1977. They raised 3 wonderful children, Jennifer, Joy, and Joseph. Joe was also known as the repo man as he worked many years in Shelby County repossessing for local banks. Throughout these years he made many friends. He also spent many years working at San Augustine Pawn & Gun shop and Bobs Pawn and Gun. He never met a stranger as he was a very personable man. He was kindhearted. Joe was a peacemaker. You could find Joe riding his four-wheeler, working in the yard, or just piddling as he would say. His pride and joy was Mary, and he did everything he could to make sure she was taken care of. Joe loved spending time with his children, and grandchildren, and his fur baby Dinky.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Jolley; children, Jennifer Iturbide and husband, Mauro, Joy Wilburn and husband, Jason, and Joseph Jolley and wife, Donna; five grandchildren; and brother Tex Jolley and wife, Kay and their family.

Arrangements were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home in Center.