Joseph graduated from F.J. Reitz in 1972. He was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran, serving from 1974 to 1984, when he was honorably discharged. He was also a lifelong member of Zoar UCC Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Templeton Sr.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vickie (Bingemer) Templeton; sons, Ronald J. Handley, Jr. and Joseph L. Templeton III; daughters, Tracee (John) Nelson and Tifinee Templeton; grandchildren, Sophia and unborn baby Nelson; mother, Maxine (Molinet) Templeton; brothers, Keith (Vonda) Templeton and Kent (Cheri) Templeton; sister, Jackie (Jeff) Rhoades; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Alexander West Chapel with burial to follow in Zoar UCC Church Cemetery. Friends may visit 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.