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Mr. Joseph M. Farry, Jr.

  • May 6, 1956 - December 8, 2011
  • Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Charles Lea Center
    195 Burdette Street
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
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“Joe and I were classmates about 1960 at Cedar Springs School in Spartanburg, SC. So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Kem W. Driggers - Bennettsville, SC

“I worked at Whitten Center from 1987-1997. Joe worked for me at the greenhouses there. He was a joy to know. My thoughts and prayers are with each...Read More » ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Randall Frye - Laurens, SC

“Mike, my sympathy is extended to you and the family in this time of your loss. Blessings+ Tom Marchant 3 Hidden Hills Drive Greenville, SC 29605 ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Tom Marchant - Greenville, SC

“Dear Aunt Betty and wonderful cousins, I just got the word today about Little Joe's passing, and I find myself with a mix of emotions. While I...Read More » ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Maria Farry Owens - Blythewood, SC


Joseph M. Farry, Jr., 55, a resident of Maid Marion Home, a part of the Charles Lea facility in Spartanburg, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2011.

Born May 6, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was a son of Betty Farry Benson of Knoxville, TN and the late Joseph M. Farry.

Joe had a heart as big as his head and he loved people. He was happiest with his family and his adopted family at Maid Marion. He loved going to the Waffle House and being able to order exactly what he wanted.

Surviving are his mother, Betty Farry Benson (King Benson) of Knoxville, TN; three brothers, Michael A. Farry (Betsy) of Greenville, SC, John D. Farry (Trish) of Knoxville, TN, and Charles B. Farry (Elena) of Huntersville, NC; two nephews, Robert M. Farry and Thomas W. Farry, both of Greenville, SC; and two nieces, Gianna Farry of Huntersville, NC and Katie Wallace of Knoxville, TN.

The family would like to express its deep appreciation for the love, care and compassion shown by all those with the Charles Lea facility and Maid Marion Home, who took care of and worked with Joe over these many years.

Visitation will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.

Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Farry officiating. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

The family is at the home of Joe's brother, Michael A. Farry, 10 Running Springs Court, Greer, SC 29650.

Memorials may be made to Charles Lea Center, 195 Burdette Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307, or Sequoayah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919.

The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.