Francis “Joe” Joseph Slater Jr., 49, of McCalmont Street ,Franklin died at 9:34 PM Sunday ,July 20, 2014 at UPMC-Hamot.

Born November 2, 1964 in Titusville, Francis was the son of Francis Joseph, Sr. and Joan (Wagner) Slater.

He was a 1984 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Joe was employed as a Tow Truck Driver for Lowry Auto Body.

He was a board member of the 15th annual Neil Sneeringer & Fallen Friend Motorcycle and Car Rally.

Joe enjoyed riding his motorcycle, his vast collection of T-Shirts, and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, who affectionately called him “Uncle Knucklehead”.

In addition to his mother, Joe is survived by his daughters, Ashleigh Morrow, Amber Slater, and Alyssa Slater; his sisters, Cheryl Beightol and her husband, Randy, and Janice Griswold and her husband, James; and his grandchildren, Hunter McVay, Jaycie McVay, and Bentley Morrow all of Franklin.

He is additionally survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; his sisters, Judith Shouey and Linda Hefferman; and his brother-in-laws, Merl Hefferman Sr. and Reid Shouey.

Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Thursday, July 24, 2014, from 3:00PM — 7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 25, 2014 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Lonny Wolford pastor of the Fox Street Church of God, officiating.

Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.

In Joe’s memory, memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.

To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.