Joseph E. Favors, age 79 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  He was born March 8, 1941 in Carrollton, Georgia, the son of the late John Henry Favors and the late Annie Bell Congress Favors.  He retired from Georgia Power with over forty years of service. 

After retirement, he enjoyed fishing.  Survivors include children: Christy Favors and Jeremy Favors, both of Carrollton, Georgia, and JoAnn Shanks of Villa Rica, Georgia; sisters: Annie Harris, Mary Linda Hendrix, and Pamela Smith, all of Carrollton, Georgia, and Sarah North of Columbus, Ohio; brothers:  Willie James Favors of Carrollton, Georgia and Bobby Favors of Stockbridge, Georgia, and five grandchildren. 

Friends may pay their respect at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 2:30 PM until 6:00 PM.  Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend this gathering, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available.  

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.