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Joseph Bartholomew Obituary

Joseph Beal Bartholomew

September 9, 1942 - July 8, 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina - Joseph Beal Bartholomew, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Beal was born in Franklin County on September 9, 1942, to the late Obie D. Bartholomew and Mildred H. Bartholomew. An avid lover of NY Yankees baseball and everything UNC (although he was most fond of UNC basketball), he also enjoyed all sports as well as coaching softball in his spare time. He first retired from the City of Raleigh in 1992 as the Chief Housing Inspection Administrator after nearly 30 years of service, before beginning another stint of work at Highwoods Properties. The latter part of his life was involved in the bar and nightclub industries, with his most notable work being with The Longbranch of Raleigh. One constant throughout the years was his favorite hobby of running the Bartholomew's hot dog stand out at the NC State Fair, which he did every year for 60 years. He loved country music and, surprisingly, some hip hop as he had an eclectic taste in music. He always greeted you with a smile and seemed to know everyone. He loved his children and grandchildren deeply. He will truly be missed.

He is survived by his children, Pamela Bartholomew, Alysia Bartholomew and Joseph "Bart" (Stephanie) Bartholomew, along with his two grandchildren, Isla and Lachlan Bartholomew.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, July 14, 2025, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow at Saints Delight Baptist Church, 565 Firetower Road, Louisburg, NC 27549.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Beal's NC State Fair Memorial fund via the following website: https://everloved.com/life-of/joseph-bartholomew/donate/

Condolences to the family may be made at poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.

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Published by The News & Observer from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2025.

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Old Friends never forget one another and I am sorry to learn of the passing of one of my Dearest Old Friends from back in the Day. My Love and prayers follow the remaining familyand may God Bless you all.....Jean Hunt

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