Joe Thomas Haithcox, 91, of Olin, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Joe was born in Iredell County on December 13, 1933, and was the son of Hugh and Lula Haithcox. He graduated from Cool Springs High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Union Grove Methodist Church and worked for General Electric Co. as a machinist.

Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred, Roy Lee, James and Benny Haithcox; and sisters, Rachel Holland and Nancy Davidson. Left to cherish his memory are numerous nieces, nephews and stepdaughter, Paula McConnell.

The family would like to thank his caregivers at Rosewood Assisted Living.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Union Grove Methodist Church with David Hamlyn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Union Grove Ruritans Club, P.O. Box 93 Union Grove, NC 28689

Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.