Joseph D. East

Joseph D. East, Formerly of Franklin, Virginia passed away on November 16, 2018 in Rock Hill, SC.He was born on November 17, 1930 in South Boston, Virginia and completed his undergraduate degree from Hampton Sidney College in 1951. He was drafted into the Army Corp of Engineers in 1952 and received his engineering degree from the University of Virginia in 1957.Joe retired after 35 years with Union Camp Corporation in Franklin, Virginia as an Engineering Manager. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Perkins, and his sisters, Sarah, Anne and Martha.Joe was devoted husband and family man who was an avid sports fan, loved sports cars, bridge, playing golf and traveling. He was an active member of the Rotary Club and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Franklin. Joe is survived by his son, Mike East (Pam), of Rock Hill, SC.; daughter, Sarah Baldwin (Dennis) of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Maggie Tindall (John) of Fort Mill, SC; and his great grandchildren, Wyatt and Addie Kate Tindall. A graveside service will be held on May 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Boston, Virginia with the Reverend Don Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends at the family farm in Aarons Creek, Virginia after the service.