Joe Randolph Folks, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Warren Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. in Front Royal with Reverend Dole officiating. Guests are welcome to join the family one hour prior to the funeral service at Maddox Funeral Home. Following all services the interment will take place at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Joe was born on August 3, 1947 in Riverton, Virginia to the late Fred Payne and Margaretta Virginia Folks. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Catherine Folks; and two brothers, Charles folks and Alfred Folks.
Joe was a member of The Buffalo Soldiers.
Surviving Joe is his daughter, Angela Spencer; his siblings, William Henry Folks and Leslie Gallop; his grandchild, Brittany Ruffner; his grandchildren, Aubriella Poletis, Josiah Ruffner and Kaleigh Ruffner; and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Pallbearers will be Josh Ruffner, Jermaine Murray, Eric Lane, Wade Corbert, Robert-Lee Jackson and Chucky Lane.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Buffalo Soldiers.
A Repass will take place after the burial at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Our Condolences to The Family and Friends of Joe Folks. May God peace and memories give you strength at this difficult time. God Bless
Joe is a man all men wish they could be. Honest, strong, brave and always there for everyone. He’s the kind of man you felt safe with due to his integrity and morals. A family man and friend to many, loved. You are blessed to be his family and friends.
Joe will be missed by many.
Sending all my love and sympathy to the Folks family. I grew up with Joe in Riverton and have fond memories of him and his brothers visiting mom and dad and our family often at the “Williams” family home. May his memory be a blessing and provide you with strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Folks family. May God bring you peace in your memories of Joe. He will be missed, for sure.
Joe was one of a kind I’m so sorry to hear this I meet Joe many yrs ago he was a young man and worked for my dad James Brinklow we had so much fun in summer days I new his wife also prayers for the family I wish I New earlier I would come and said my good bys I’m sure he will be missed by many people