Joseph "Jo" Karsten

Joseph "Jo" Karsten obituary, Knoxville, TN

Joseph "Jo" Karsten

Joseph Karsten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Joseph "Jo" Karsten, born in Harbor City, CA, on October 17, 2002, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Knoxville, TN. Jo graduated from Central High School and worked as a service manager at Nama. Jo was hardworking, creative, funny, caring, loving, and so much more. He was always known for his goofy personality, laughter, and smile. Jo is survived by James Allen Karsten III and Michele Naomi Lara, his ten siblings: Andrew, Joshua, Elena, Elicia Karsten, Andrea, Ashley Dunn, Terie, Jasmine, Tiffaney Haynes, Gabriel Diaz, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel from 12:00pm-2:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 2pm. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Karsten family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.
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