Joseph Wayne Macklin, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2021. He was born December 10, 1949 in Nash County to the late Joseph James and Margaret Hall Macklin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Daughtridge Macklin.

He is survived by his son Joseph Wayne Macklin, Jr.; daughter Anna Macklin Nelms (Bryan); four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Rd, Red Oak, NC

A funeral service was held May 6, 2021. Burial, Red Oak Cemetery.