Andrew Brandon "Joe" Dale, Sr.

Mr. Andrew Brandon “Joe” Dale, Sr., age 82, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Donald Webster officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on September 30, 1938 in Columbia, Joe was the son of the late Evry Hugh Dale and the late Annie Myers Dale. He was a 1957 graduate of Carver Smith High School and married Juliett Young in 1958; she preceded him in death in 2005. Joe worked many years for Occidental Chemical Company before retiring in 1993. He later worked for NuKote International in Franklin before retiring in 2003. He was a member of the masons and head deacon of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Joe loved fishing, traveling, and working in the garden.

He is survived by his daughters: Kathy Dale of Nashville and Sylvia Mitchell of Columbia; grandchildren: Jason (Vanissa) Dale, Brandon Williams, Andrew Mitchell, Devon (Kristen) Dale, Brie Mitchell; eleven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Andrew “Bubby” Dale, Jr.; and siblings: Pauline Dunlap, Mary Rowe, Wilson Dale, Fontaine Dale, and Gibbs “Jimmy” Dale.

Pallbearers will be: Jason Dale, Brandon Williams, Andrew Mitchell, Devon Dale, Tyler Carter, and Jalen Dale. Mr. Dale’s nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.