Joseph Jerry, "Joe" Idol, Sr. passed away at his home on Old Highway 421 South in Deep Gap, Monday, September 5, 2022.

He was born March 24, 1938, in Deep Gap, North Carolina. A son of the late John Lane Idol, Sr. and Annie Watson Idol. He attended Deep Gap Elementary School and Appalachian High School and was the owner and operator of Critcher and Idol Shell for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Zola Payne Idol of Deep Gap; one son, Joseph Jerry Idol, Jr. and wife Sherri of Boone; three daughters, Teresa Small and husband Richard of Franklinville, North Carolina; Lisa Erwin and husband Jay of Deep Gap and Laura Brooks and husband Jason of Vilas; three granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Ashley, three grandsons, Josh, Sam and Nolan, and one great-granddaughter, Sophie, one brother, Steve Idol and wife Kathy of Deep Gap; two sisters-in-law, Evelina Idol and Margaret Idol and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce and five brothers, Jack, John, Jim, Bill and Bob.

A private service will be held at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens with Mr. Ed Williams officiating.

The body will lie in state at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel Thursday September 8, 2022, from 9:00 until 5:00, so family and friends may pay their respect and sign the guest registry.

In lieu of flowers and food memorials may be made to the Idol Family Cemetery or the Watson Family Cemetery in care of Steve Idol, 8821 US Highway 421 South, Deep Gap, North Carolina 28618.

Online condolences may be sent to the Idol family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.