Joe Thomas Underwood, 82, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away November 25, 2020, at his home. He was born on October 25, 1938, in Piggott, Arkansas, and was the son of Ernest and Vera (Wiley) Underwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane (Driggs) Underwood; parents, Ernest and Vera Underwood; step daughter, Kimberly Martin; siblings, Jake Underwood, Catherine Imogene Underwood, David Underwood, and Ray Underwood. Joe served in the United States Navy from about 1958 to 1964. Afterwards he worked on the Railroad as a clerk then he became Train Master and eventually serving as Terminal Superintendent from 1964 until his retirement in 2000. Joe enjoyed fishing with his grandkids, barbeque, and people. He loved everyone he met. Survivors include his wife, Vondala Underwood of Paragould, Arkansas; sister, Mary Lou Underwood Smart; and his children, Patricia Mason (Kris) of Nashville, Tennessee; Barry Underwood (Sarah Kabot) of Cleveland, Ohio, and Cynthia Kuiper (Jason) of Valparaiso, Indiana; stepchildren, Mark Trout (Karen) of Piggott, Arkansas, Becky Johnson (Carl) of Pollard, Arkansas, Susie Fincher (Dave) of Paragould, Arkansas, Melanie Herrera (Ray) of Paragould, Arkansas, and Keith Martin (Gina) of Marmaduke, Arkansas; grandchildren, Garrett Kuiper and Valerie Kuiper both of Valparaiso, Indiana, Jennifer Rossman (Tyler) of Nashville, Tennessee, Jessica Goad (Ryan) of Nashville, Tennessee, and Jonathan Mason of Nashville, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Shayn, Evelyn, and Bennett Rossman; step grandchildren, Teri Fears (Justin), Kirk Trout, Amy Dodd (Jason), Ambre Broadway, Samantha Kirkpatrick (Caleb), Dana Morrisett (Terry), Micha Estill (Josh), Melissa Phillips (Luke), Tyler Fincher, Spencer Fincher, Caleb Martin, Logan Martin (Courtney), Josh McKay (Brittney), Megan McKay (Stacy), Kyle McKay (Joanna), Joseph Herrera, and Jacob Herrera; numerous step great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas, with Rev. Mary Welch officiating. Burial is in Underwood Cemetery near Piggott, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Barry Underwood, Jason Kuiper, Kris Mason, Jonathan Mason, David Fincher, and Garrett Kuiper. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.