Joel Nabors

Mr. Joel H. Nabors, age 89, of South Fulton, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on December 31, 1935, in Fulton, KY to the late Fred Taylor Nabors and Mable Mae Croft Nabors.

He was a fine Christian Man and his faith and family were a true testament to a life well lived. A lifelong resident of this community, Joel will be missed by so many. An active member of South Fulton Baptist Church, he had served as a past Deacon. Joel retired from the Fulton United States Post Office as the Assistant Post Master. Affectionately known as Daddy Joe to his family, he wore many hats. He loved a well-manicured yard, a clean vehicle and was a great handyman. He could often be caught, whistling while he worked to keep things in top notch order. He loved to fish, attend yard sales and play cards with his friends.

He is survived by a daughter Donna Nabors Taylor of South Fulton, TN a son Joel A. "Joey" (Lisa) Nabors of South Fulton, TN, four grandchildren; Lance (Tiffany) Taylor of South Fulton, TN, Blake (Shanna) Taylor of Mayfield, KY, Zachary (Angie) Nabors of South Fulton, TN and Hope (Lucas) French of Paducah, KY, eight great grandchildren; Benton Taylor, Clark Taylor, Oaklyn Taylor, Logan Davis, Lily Nabors and Liam Nabors all of South Fulton, TN, Ellison French and Ezra French both of Paducah, KY.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Bennett Nabors who passed away on March 29, 2023. They married June 3, 1956 and had shared many happy years together. Joel is also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Tommy J. Taylor and a sister, Lydia Waldrop.

Funeral services for Mr. Joel Nabors will be held at 1PM Thursday, August 28, 2025, in our funeral chapel with burial to follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens. Dr. Ron Cox will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11AM Thursday until the hour of service.