Mr. Joe Cannon McElreath Jr.

Mr. Joe Cannon McElreath Jr. obituary

Mr. Joe Cannon McElreath Jr.

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Joe McElreath Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Dallas on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Mr. Joe C. McElreath, Jr. age 58, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.

Mr. McElreath was born November 2, 1966 in Marietta, Georgia to Mr. Joe Cannon McElreath, Sr. and Dottie Mae Weaver McElreath. He was a manager at Georgia Landscape Supply. He was a beloved husband, father, son, uncle and a friend to many.

He is preceeded in death by his Father, and Infant Brother, Johnny McElreath.

He is survived by: Wife, Jeanette Marie Hommel McElreath; Daughter, Victoria McElreath, Son, Joe McElreath, III, Daughter, Nevaeh McElreath, Daughter, Madison McElreath, Son Matthew McElreath; Grandchildren, Tristan McElreath, Killian McElreath, Xzavier McElreath; Mother, Dottie McElreath; Sister, Donna Beaman, Sister, Shannon Bell and Nieces.

Memorial Services for Mr. Joe McElreath will be Thursday October 2, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. McElreath will be Thursday October 2, 2025, 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers dontations towards the funeral services are appreciated.

Benson Funeral Home is honored tob e of service to the family of Mr. Joe McElreath, Jr.

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Upcoming Events

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Benson Funeral Home, Inc.

309 Hardee Street, Dallas, GA 30132

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Oct

2

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Benson Funeral Home, Inc.

309 Hardee Street, Dallas, GA 30132

Send Flowers

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Benson Funeral Home - Dallas

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