Francis "Joe" Anthony DeGeorge, age 80, of Bartlett, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Joe was born on July 8, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to Frank DeGeorge and Concetta Marchese. He attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a B.S. Degree. Joe proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1964 to 1966. Joe coached youth football for many years. Joe was active at St. Ann Catholic Church and was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

Joe is survived by his wife of 16 years, Melody Smith; children, Mark (Janeen) DeGeorge, Michelle (Todd) Jones, Michael (Maria) DeGeorge, and Adrian Smith; grandchildren, Andrew (Ashley) DeGeorge, Kolby (Kelsey) DeGeorge, Adam Jones, Dylan DeGeorge, Jon (Amanda) Plotkin, and Michelle Plotkin; one great granddaughter, Mia; brothers, Robert DeGeorge and James (Angel) DeGeorge; and countless nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Joe also had two fur babies, Tucker and Muffy, whom he loved dearly.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Elena DeGeorge, Patricia Jones, and Carolyn DeGeorge.

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