Mr. Rufus Joe Dewberry, age 92, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 3, 2025. Joe was born on September 27, 1933, the son of the late Rufus and Ruth Dewberry.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Joe served his country with honor before returning home to build a long and meaningful career with Sewell Manufacturing Company. For over 30 years, he served as the supervisor over the cutting room, where he was respected for his strong work ethic and steady leadership.
Besides his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife, Fay Nell Dewberry; grandson, Derek Dewberry; sisters, Sue Dewberry, Dorothy Stephens, Sandra Funk, and Barbara Cole; and brothers, Billy Dewberry, Harold Dewberry, Herschel Dewberry, James Dewberry, and Ray Dewberry.
He is survived by his sons, Dennis Dewberry (Karen) and Dale Dewberry (Borche); sisters, Norma Shaw and Linda Newborn; brother, Jack Dewberry; grandchildren, Ashley Sailors (Steve) and Erika Wheeler (Josh); and great-grandchildren, Preslei McCarty, Leia Wheeler, Bryson Wheeler, Noah Sailors, and Koe Wheeler. Joe’s legacy will live on through the love and memories shared by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hightower Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Dewberry will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Waco Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Hatchett and Rev. Andy Horton officiating. David Dewberry, Scott Dewberry, Greg Dewberry, Dennis Hutcheson, David Robinson, and Joey Price will serve as pallbearers. Bryson Wheeler and Noah Sailors will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Dewberry’s memory to Tanner Hospice, whose care and compassion meant so much during his final days.
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