Joel Ellis "Papa Joe" Futch Sr.

Joel Ellis "Papa Joe" Futch Sr. obituary

Joel Ellis "Papa Joe" Futch Sr.

Joel Futch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boone Funeral Home, Inc. (South) on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Mr. Joel Ellis "Papa Joe" Futch, Sr., 87, of Adel, Georgia passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Fellowship Home of Nashville, Georgia. Mr. Futch was born on June 15, 1938 to the late Ronald Thomas Futch and the late Verma Lee Hall Futch. He lived in Cook County most of his life and was a member of the Adel United Methodist Church. Mr. Futch was retired from the Target Distribution Center in Tifton, Georgia, where he worked as an equipment operator. Mr. Futch is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Lisa Futch, a daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Tim Grey, and another son-in-law, Zach Chung, all of Tifton, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and his companion, Patricia Futch Sheffield. In addition to his parents, Mr. Futch was preceded in death by his daughter, Layne Chung, one brother, Jack Futch, and one sister, Leta Philpot. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Bussey officiating. A eulogy will be given by Dr. Mary Sue Ward. The special selections "Sweet Beulah Land" and "Amazing Grace" will be sung by the Wesleyan Church Choir with Cindy Williams accompanying them on the piano. A private interment was held at the Futch Family Cemetery prior to the memorial service at his request. Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Futch to the Futch Family Cemetery; C/O Troy Philpot; 7732 Old Coffee Road; Adel, Georgia 31620. Condolences may be made online at boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Futch family.

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