Mr. Joe Dillard Chism, 61, of Caney, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 28, 1947, in Nashville, Ark., to Guy and Elsie Tallant Chism. He was a graduate of Hope High School. He was a millwright and plumber. He was a Baptist. Joe loved his family, loved to garden and share his produce with others; and was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents HIS SURVIVORS INCLUDE: His Wife: (of 23 years) Pam Wicker Chism, Prescott, Ark. One Daughter: Malinda Brinkmeyer and Bobby, Hope, Arkansas. Three Sons: Joseph Beavers and Rhonda, Prescott, Arkansas. Corey Beavers and Ashley, Gurdon, Arkansas Rusty Chism and Tisha, Hope, Arkansas. Seven Grandchildren: Josie, Kelsi, Laney, Austin, Alex, Spencer and Cobey. GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Caney Cemetery, Caney, Arkansas, with Rev. Perry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: Monday, April 28, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Brazzel/ Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark.