Joseph Herbert Eggleston

Joseph Herbert Eggleston, 85, of 3099 Old Leaksville Road in Ridgeway, passed away Monday morning, March 18, 2013, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden.

Mr. Eggleston was born August 23, 1927 in Henry County, VA, son of the late Richard and Peggy Trent Eggleston. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills, bedspread division.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Andrews Eggleston, of the home; daughter, JoAnn E. Farmer of Stoneville, NC; son, Ronald Joseph Eggleston and wife, Jackie of Eden, NC; three grandchildren, Kerr Eggleston and wife, Melanie, Kyndall Caruso and husband, Charlie and Megan Webb and husband, Shane; six great-grandchildren, Kory and Jacob Eggleston, Grace and Cayce Caruso and Rique and Reece Webb; and brother, Leonard Eggleston of Lynchburg, VA.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 pm) at Fair Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com