Joseph Cansler Sr.

He was of the Methodist faith.

He was called “Big Joe” by the boys that knew him and worked with him. Big Joe was first and foremost a loving husband and devoted father and family man. He started his family in Cleveland, Ohio working as a decorator and painter. He moved his family back to Midway, Tennessee in 1969 where he began farming and started Cansler Homebuilders, building well over 1,000 homes in 30 years. He then retired after 10 years at C&C Millwright and Maintenance. Construction and farming were his passions. He spent his later years growing numerous gardens to share with his family and friends. He was loved and will be missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years: Shirley Cansler; three sons: Troy, Joseph Jr., and Greg Cansler; daughter: Kimberly Cansler; six grandchildren: Heather Morgan, Adam Cansler, Amber Hensley, Jessica King, Cody Cansler and Regina Hogan all of Greeneville; six great grandchildren; brothers: James, Harold (Pete), and Bud Cansler; sisters: Helen Henegar of DeKalb, Illinois, Dorothy Solomon of Midway, Margaret Hubbard of Cleveland, Ohio, and Judy Thompson of Morristown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the son of the late Mont and Juanita Harmon Cansler and was preceded in death by brothers: Mont Cansler Jr. and George Cansler; and sister, Louise Collins.

The family extends a special thanks to Charles and Judy Thompson and B.J. and Heather Taylor and their children, who helped us greatly in our time of need.

The family will receive friends from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm Friday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

Following visitation, the funeral service will be held at 8pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Ragon officiating.

Interment will be at 11am Saturday at St. Joseph’s Chapel Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10am Saturday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Troy Cansler, Joe Cansler Jr., James Gregory Cansler, Monte Cansler, Mark Cansler, and Cody Cansler.

Honorary pallbearers are Clifford Carter, Bennie Carter, Doc Hicks, Jimmy Cansler, Steve Cansler, Ronnie Sexton, and Adam Cansler.