Joe "Country Boy " D. Cathey 86, of Granite City passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.  He was born April 17, 1940 in Dover, TN to Froddie and Minnie (Lancaster) Cathey.

Joe was retired from American Steel where worked as a forklift driver. He was known for his love of C B Radio; he enjoyed NASCAR and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan.

He is survived by one son, Donnie Wayne Cathey Sr. of Granite City; two grandchildren, Deja Cathey, Donnie Wayne Cathey Jr. and Ariel Jackson and great grandchildren, Hannah, Donnie III, Jonah, Goddess, Lincoln and Legand.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Ann Cathey; son, Rod Cathey and six siblings, Harvey, Macie, Margaret, Darlene, Helen and Mary.

Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City.  Online guest book available at www.wojstrom.com.