Graveside services for Mr. Joe Douglas Askins, age 59, of Fayetteville will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Lebanon Cemetery, with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. He was a native of Lincoln County and son of the late Kenneth Howard and Alice Ruth Meeks Askins.

Mr. Askins is survived by his wife Angie Askins; son Jason Askins of Fayetteville; sisters Jackie Welsh of Florida, Karah Madewell of Fayetteville, and Marie Phelps of Mississippi; special friend of 42 years Tim Renegar; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Askins was preceded in death by a half-brother Kenneth Askins, Jr.

There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Joe Douglas Askins.