Joseph Dewey Ebarb, 76, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas.

Joe was born December 16, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Perkins Ebarb and Rosie Nigreville Ebarb.   He was a lifelong resident of Sabine Count and had worked for many years as a truck driver in the timber industry.

He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Beckcom and husband, Greg, of Hemphill; sister, Patsy Allen and husband, Glen, of Joaquin; grandchildren, Matthew Beckcom and wife, Abby, Luke Beckcom, Cody Ebarb and wife, Jacee, B.J. Ebarb, and Alexis Bullock and husband, Isaac; and four great grandchildren.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Ebarb and son, Billy Joe Ebarb, Sr.

Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.