Cleveland (Joe) Temple III, 85, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  He was the husband of Linda Pyle Temple for over 46 years.  Born in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Cleveland and Sadie Lucas Temple Sr.

Joe proudly served in the U.S.Army and he worked at Pepperidge Farm in Downingtown, PA, where he served as plastics supervisor and started the Goldfish Line at the Denver plant. He was a member of the Wagontown Chapel where he served as a deacon. Joe loved to travel in his motor home and ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

In addition to his wife Linda he is survived by his three sons, Cleve Temple, Bradford Temple (Teresa), and CW4 Joseph C. Temple (Laura), brother Melvin, father in law Clair A. Pyle, devoted friend & brother in law Dean C. Pyle, 13 grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Elnora Nelson and

Willie James Temple.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at  www.wildefuneralhome.com