He was born in Ashe County to the late Chester Arthur Eldreth and Maude Ann Killen Eldreth on April 16, 1943. Mr. Eldreth was of the Baptist Faith. His favorite pastimes included fishing and hunting with his family and friends. "Daddy Joe" loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a sweet smile when was with them or talked about them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Brian Mullinax; four brothers, Gary, William “Bill”, Lloyd “Tob”, and Larry Eldreth; three sisters, Flora Vines, Margaret Russ and Pearl McGhinnis.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Kimberly Lynn Hicks and husband Chris of Lenoir; brother, Earl Eldreth of Creston; sisters, Judy Osborne of West Jefferson and Jean Combs of Corsicana, Texas; three grandchildren, Danielle Norris, Joey Mullinax and Jordan Mullinax; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Mullinax and Owen Norris; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Eldreth will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Pendry’s Funeral Home Chapel in Lenoir with Rev. Brooks Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at pendrysfuneralhome.com
Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Joseph Wayne Eldreth.
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