Farris Joe Love
of Memphis, TN
August 27, 1938 - October 23, 2022
Farris Joe Love, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Joe was born August 27, 1938 to Osbert and Grace Love in Greenbrier, Arkansas. After he graduated from Greenbrier High School, he went on to study Math at Hendrix College. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1960 and started his first teaching job at Jacksonville High School, kickstarting a 45 year career in teaching at high school and college level; these positions included Humes High School, Mitchell High School, State Technical Institute and Southwest Community College. In 1966 he obtained a Master of Science in Education at the Arkansas State Teachers College. Throughout his career he was awarded numerous Exemplary Teacher Awards and was commended by Memphis City Schools for his perfect attendance. Joe also served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 28 years and retired in 1984.
In early 1969, Joe met his wife, Sylvia, at Memphis State University. Joe and Sylvia were married in June 1969 by Dr. Robert G. Lee at Bellevue Baptist Church and went on to have two children, Lisa and Jolee.
Joe loved gardening and spending time outside with his dog, Brownie by his side. Joe never met a stranger. He knew and loved all of his neighbors and was nicknamed the "Mayor of Whitehaven". He was a dedicated member of his church, he ushered every Sunday and taught Sunday School for 30 plus years.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Osbert and Grace; as well as his brother, Jim. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; his daughters, Lisa and Jolee and his sister, Glenna.
Both Visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home located in West Memphis, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 10AM and Service at 11AM. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee after at 2PM.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR 72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com