Joe Groseclose

Joe Groseclose, 69, of Bristol, Tennessee died Friday night, April 15, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from a stroke. Born in Johnson City, raised in Kingsport, he had resided in Bristol since 1992.  Joe graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and attended Emory & Henry College.  He was owner/operator of Groseclose Antiques in Kingsport, with his wife.  Joe was an avid U.T. sports fan, fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Thelma Groseclose; sister, Melissa Groseclose Gallant; and special aunt, Sue Hall and husband Elmo. 

Joe is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lisa Groseclose, of the home; daughters, Emily Wilkes of Kingsport, Carrie Horne and husband Kevin of Chattanooga, Tennessee; son, Joseph Groseclose of Kingsport; grandchildren, Scarlett, Elijah and Silas; brother-in-law, Tom Gallant of Nova Scotia, Canada; and special companion, Stella.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20th at Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.  Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12:00 p.m. with Russ Pearson officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Margaret Mitchell Foundation, 16222 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA, 24202 or Sullivan County Humane Society, 2141 Idle Hour, Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660.