Joe C Lakey Sr, born August 6th 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK. Passed away November 15th 2020 in Nashville Tennessee at the age of 76 Years old. He was a resident of Oliver Spring's Tennessee for twenty-eight years. Preceded in death by his Wife Charlotte Ann Pride Lakey, Son's Charles William Smith aka Buzzy, Joe C Lakey Jr Aka Joey, Daughter Racheal Smith and all of his brothers and sisters. Survived by his daughter's Rosemary Smith, Grace T Nobles and Son In-law Roger Nobles Jr. He was a life long truck driver, he loved being on the road, and traveling. He enjoyed fishing, country music, cooking, and spending time with his grand children. Brandon Goins, Candie Newberry, James  Ferguson, Kayla Hernandez, Kythian Smith, Oliva Orr and Joesy Orr. He also has five beautiful great grandchildren, and always had a special place in his heart for his great grandaughter Baylirose aka Doodle bug.