Joseph F. Tebo

Franklin, NC - Joseph F. Tebo, age 79,of Holly Creek Road, Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at a Sylva Nursing Center. He was born in Weston, Mass. the son of the late Fredrick and Marie LaBlanc Tebo. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict were he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a home builder and was past Post Commander of the VFW Post #7339. He collected old cars and was a member of Gem City Auto Club. His prize car was a 1922 Model T. He loved working in his shop and always had the "Best" Garden. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lois Collier Tebo; one daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Hern and husband, Roy of St. Petersburg, FL; three sons, Sandy Frazier and wife, Elizabeth of Franklin, NC, Gary Frazier and wife Sheila of Parrish, FL and Richard Frazier and wife, Sue of Tallahassee, FL; a sister-in-law, Sandy Tebo of St. Augustine, FL. Twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Tebo and Arthur Tebo.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Father Michael Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Retreat, 108 Wayah Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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