Joseph “Joe Joe” Howard Eubanks, 65, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016.

Born on January 11, 1951 in Brevard, NC, he was the son of Martha Eubanks Wood. He attended Cowee Baptist Church and loved spending time on the river “The Beach”.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Carolyn Huggins (Keith) of Brevard, NC, Tammy Landreth (Breck) of Rosman, NC; son, Joseph Eubanks (Jessica) of Lakeland FL; brothers, James Aberocrombie and Roger VanHorn both of Lakeland, FL, John Eubanks, of Horse Shoe, NC; sister, Julie Tank of Curtice, OH; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2016 at Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin, NC followed by a short memorial time at the river (the beach). A meal will follow at the church. Everyone is invited to attend. The family can be contacted at [email protected] or Macon Funeral Home.

Memorial donations can be made to Cowee Baptist Church, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com