James "Joe" McPherson

James "Joe" McPherson obituary, Marion, SC

James "Joe" McPherson

James McPherson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richardson Funeral Home - Marion on Jan. 3, 2023.

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MARION
JAMES "JOE" O McPHERSON
James "Joe" O. McPherson, 102, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Thorn Nursing Home after an illness. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023 from Florence National Cemetery with full military honors.
Mr. McPherson was born in Mullins, a son of the late John Olin McPherson and Eloise Bryant McPherson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lauren McPherson; sisters, Sylvia Harrelson, Virginia Boatwright, and Tovey Stanton. He worked at a shoe shop many years with his father before finishing his working career at Sears. Mr. McPherson was also a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
Surviving are his brother, Bryant Melvin "Brownie" McPherson of Manning; and his good friend, Bob Henry of Marion.
Memorials may be made to Marion Presbyterian Church, PO Box 186 Marion, SC 29571.
An online register is available at RichardsonFh.net
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