Pastor Joseph Byron Embleton, Jr., 78, of Franklin passed away on March 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Sarah (Goodman) Embleton and Joseph Byron Embleton, Sr.
Mr. Embleton was a graduate of Arundel High School and a veteran of the United States Navy.
Later in life, he became an ordained minister and was co-pastor at Redeeming Grace Outreach Worship Center in Franklin.
For fun, he loved working outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports. His favorite activity was studying God’s word.
On May 28, 1998, he married Janet (Simmons) Embleton, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Dawn Marie Custer (Joseph) of Stevensville, Maryland; three sons, Joseph B. Embleton III (Lolita) of Oakland, Maryland, Christopher Simmons (Victoria) of Franklin and Sean Simmons (Andrea) of Circleville; a sister, Gerri Poist of Catonsville, Maryland; four brothers, William Embleton (Pat) of Bel Air, Maryland, Don Embleton of Glen Burnie, Maryland, Mike Embleton (Kay) of Magadore, Ohio, and Ron Embleton (Pat) of Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Valerie Marie Embleton, Joseph Byron Embleton IV, Madison Jolie Embleton, Preston Michael Nichols, Joshua Jacob Nichols, Noah Matthew Nichols, Madilynn Grace Simmons, Linley Madison Wyatt, Brennan Lincoln Wyatt and Cameron Riley Wyatt; and a great-grandson, Aiden Young.
Funeral services were held Sunday chapel in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Jason Boggs officiating.
Memorials may be made to Redeeming Grace Outreach Worship Center.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
