Joseph Menefee, age 72, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Rose Saleeby; brothers, Mike and Eli Saleeby and loving dog, Simon. He is survived by his daughter, Shania Menefee; sons, Joseph (Jodi) Menefee and Curtis Pemberton; brother, Jim Menefee; grandchildren, Kayla and Garrett Whited, Lys Manley, Tyler Menefee and C.J. Pemberton; great-grandchildren, Keaton Whited and Graycyn and Dominick Menefee and life partner and friend, Melinda Teets. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. No formal services are scheduled at this time.