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Joseph Reuben Washburn
October 6, 1936 — April 24, 2026
Martinez
Joseph Reuben Washburn, 89, of Martinez, Georgia went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026.
He was born to Lewis and Edith Washburn on October 6, 1936.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Helga Eller; sons, Allen and Jeff Washburn; stepson, Michael Eller; stepdaughter, Dana (Chris) Niehus; sisters, Norma Burns, Brenda Durden and Bonita Schultz; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Steve Washburn.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 12pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will fellowship at St. James Methodist Church following the services.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Joe’s honor to St. James Methodist Church, 439 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, https://stjamesmethodist.org/.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Graveside Service
Friday, May 1, 2026
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Bellevue Memorial Gardens
Visitation with Family
Friday, May 1, 2026
St James Methodist Church
Following services at Bellevue
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