Joe Campbell, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Born and raised in Macon County, Joe was the son of the late Fredrick "Ted" Campbell and Edna Caroline Angel Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Campbell and a sister, Clyda Smith. Joe served in the US Army and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 994. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the deer camp.

He is survived by two sons, Randy Campbell (Anna) of Franklin and Daniel Campbell (Kim) of Athens, TN; brother, Fred Campbell of Franklin; two sisters, Shirley Shepherd (Ken) of Franklin and Jean Thong (Ty) of Columbia, SC; six grandchildren, Kristen, Korey, Kari, Danielle, Alisa and Cody; six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 29th in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Randy Campbell and Daniel Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in the Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 am, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Cody Campbell, Ken Shepherd, Mike Shepherd, Tanner Shepherd, Tyler Shepherd and Rick Norton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the VVA Chapter 994 for local scholarships, C/O Dick Sheenan, 249 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com.