Joseph Franklin Hauldren, 93, of Columbus died Wednesday at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 23, 2018 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Dr. John Copeland, III officiating. Interment with Masonic and Military Honors will be held in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Hauldren was born August 22, 1924 in Otway, Ohio son of the late Joseph Harley and Mary Teagarden Hauldren. Joe was a Mason for over 60 years. He also was a member of the Eastern Star and the 389th Bomb Group. Joe retired after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force serving in World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. He has many distinguished awards to include the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Mr. Hauldren loved his family, hunting, and sitting and watching his animals. He loved motorcycles and was a member of several clubs. He loved square dancing and received his square dancing diploma at the age of 84.
Other than his parents, Mr. Hauldren was preceded in death by his former wife of 55 years Eula Hauldren, son, Patrick Hauldren, sisters, Clemence Susan Behymer, Donna Jean Hamilton, Ellen Marie Alexander and brother Shriver Hauldren.
Survivors include his wife Dot Hauldren, son, Joseph Harley Hauldren (Carolyn), granddaughters, Virginia Bell (Brian), Josie and Kelly Hauldren, great- grandson, Druid Bell, sister, Leah Snow, step-children, Dan Hughes (Yovana), Patricia (Terrial Parkson), Dr. John B. Copeland, III (Jill), Diane Madden (Kelly), Maria Kilby (Marvin Davis), Veronica Darlene Lawrence and many nieces and nephews and devoted friends.
Visitation
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
McMullen Funeral Home
3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908
Funeral Service
JUL
23.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
McMullen Funeral Home
3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908