Joel Harris Baucom
April 19, 1953 - July 29, 2021
Mr. Joel Baucom, age 68 of the Minnick Community, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee the son of the late Henry Baucom and Betty (Roark) Baucom of Dyersburg. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Dyersburg, a US Army Veteran, and a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Cheryl McClain Baucom of the Minnick Community, a son John Cody Baucom of Gates, five step-sons Shawn Rainey of Ridgely, Casey Rainey of San Francisco, CA, Eric Wells of Dyersburg, Robert Jay Wells of Dyersburg and Chance Barr of Lyles, TN, and nine grandchildren. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers Billy Wayne Baucom and Kenneth Allen Baucom. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Sunday, August 1 at Cryer Funeral Home. Jim Ennis will officiate. Pallbearers will be members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry. Burial will follow in the Elbridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM on Saturday, July 31 at Cryer Funeral Home. Please observe social distancing during this time.
Mr. Joel Baucom, age 68 of the Minnick Community, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee the son of the late Henry Baucom and Betty (Roark) Baucom of Dyersburg. He was a letter carrier... View Obituary & Service Information