Joe Ray Sprinkle, 72, of Princeton, passed away to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on Nov. 9, 2015.

He is survived by his loving companion of 43 years, Shelia A. Sprinkle; one daughter, Andrea Fetcher and her husband Mark, of Princeton; one son, Chad W. Sprinkle of California; two stepdaughters he loved and raised as his own, Angela Floyd of Henderson, Kentucky and Robin Hunt and her husband Tony of Princeton; nine grandchildren, Michalia Fetcher and Kaleb Fetcher of Princeton, Kye Floyd (Brittany), Alex Floyd, Alexis Floyd of Henderson, R.J. (Deshira) Hunt, Megan and (Ben) Earl, Lauren Hunt and (Justin Lee), Gabriel Hunt of Princeton; four great grandchildren; a brother, Kenny Sprinkle, and sister, Carolyn Fougnies; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving pet, Junior Dale.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Applie and Irma Sprinkle, and sisters Sarah Little, Eloise Bowes, Joyce Fisher and Gracia Goldman.

He was a member of United Presbyterian Church.

Joe served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy on the LST, honorably discharged on Oct. 11, 1966.

He worked at Whirlpool and retired from Emge’s after 27 years of service.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church of Princeton, Pastor J.H. Vanlal Hruaia officiating. Doors will open at 3 p.m.

Special thanks to Southern Care Hospice and their wonderful caregivers Whitney Porter and Rita Collins for all their love and care that they shared with Joe.