Joe Harold McDuffie, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016.
Mr. McDuffie was the son of the late John and Leona Moore McDuffie. He was retired from GoldKist and attended the former Calvery Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Clara Jane Smith of the residence; 2 daughters, Deborah Kay (Eddie) Rhodes, Lincolnton, Louise Whitfield, Maysville; 2 brothers, Leon McDuffie and E.T. “Gene” McDuffie, both of Commerce; 2 sisters, Winnie Roach, Fayetteville, Betty McClung, Commerce; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Thompson and Rev. Bill Manus officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the funeral home. The body will lie in state 1:30-2 pm prior to the service at the church.
Pallbearers will be Aubrey Ledford, Steve Ledford, Rodney Shubert, Don Shubert, Austin Shubert and James Lance.
Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of the arrangements.
