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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35 Condolence(s)
Gladys Wright
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
My condolences to the Love family, Mr. Love was a very special teacher to the students at Mitchell High School, and will forever be miss. Class '78
Darnetha White
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Love Familyâ¤ï¸ðŸ™ I will forever be thankful Mr Love encouraging me at Mitchell HS to dream and stay encouraged. Mr Love was the one & only person that encouraged me to attend college. He would always encourage me to press on regardless of my circumstances!
Doug Moore
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Sandra Ousley
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Mr Love was a great teacher at Mitchell High School, Mr Love taught us to have morale compass about life and how to be a good student, a good citizen and to be a good Citizen
Tracy Maxwell
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Love family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. C/O" 83.
Lolitha Noel
Monday, October 31, 2022
We never had to wonder if you cared... Your name said it all... The NOEL family speaks of you often... recalling some of your many favorite sayings, heard often in the hallowed halls of Mitchell High. Rest in Love Mr. Farris J. Love. You taught us, instilled in us soo much. I hope we Engineers & Mathematicians have done you proud. You are truly the BEST there ever wasâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Gale Garrison
Monday, October 31, 2022
I have known Joe over 50 years. He and his dad, Mr. Ob worked for my dad. Dennis Garrison at Horton's Service Station in Conway. Joe was attending Hendrix College at the time. Thaf led to a lifelong friendship between our families. I will miss your phone calls checking in to see how we are doing.
William/Luretta Ball
Monday, October 31, 2022
Mr. Joe and Mrs. Sylvia was not only neighbors they were family. Mr. Joe was my brother and helped me spiritually. He was a great man and he looked out for everyone in the neighborhood. I will truly miss him calling and checking on me just about every day. Rest In Peace my brother â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¾
Tim Williams
Monday, October 31, 2022
Mr. Love was a very caring and nice teacher.
He was one of the best Math teachers and teachers at Mitchell High.
My condolences and prayers to Mrs. Love and the family.
GOD Bless 🙌🽠ðŸ™ðŸ½
Glenda Briggs McClendon
Monday, October 31, 2022
Mr. Love thank you for being the gentle giant that you were to all your students it was a pleasure to have you as my Algebra 1 Teacher. To his family may God comfort strengthen and give you peace during this time Mr.Love will truly be missed
Joseph Patterson
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Uncle Joe- what a name. I was named after you and your legacy will always stay true. From forcing me into algebra camp before I was even taking algebra to the countless life lessons- I’ll forever be grateful. You inspired, taught and mentored me throughout my “growing up†and lived by example to so many you had the pleasure of encountering. I know you’ll continue to teach and coach me through life with the knowledge you instilled in me. You were truly a light and inspiration to so many. Thank you for everything.
Vincent Little
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mr. Love you had the right last name because you cared about your students at Mitchell High School you showed
L O V E to us all weither we were in your class or not To the Love family Thank Y'all for lending him to us Condolences to you All May God continue to look over you all ðŸ™
Charles Moore
Saturday, October 29, 2022
I never had Mr. Love as a teacher,but I could tell by all the friends and other students that he did teach that he was a GREAT TEACHER. Though I didn't have him as a teacher,he STILL knew my name and always spoke to me whenever we met. I will miss him for his kindness and presence of being. May he Rest in Heavenly and Eternal peace.
Wayne Jones
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mr. Love exemplified his surname in all he did at Mitchell Road High School whether you were his student or not, and based on his obituary love was his life. May the Comforter be with all that knew him. He will always be a Mitchell Road High School Tiger ðŸ…. Rest in Love, Wayne Jones c/o 1977
Rita Stubblefield
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mr Love… a caring, loving educator who drilled math concepts into his students… a blessing to Mitchell High School and countless of student…. rest on!
Derek Woodson
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Mr. Love was one of the best Teachers during my high school years.
Stern yet fair, consistent and thoughtful. Always having time to spend with his students or any others teachers student if needed.
William Jefferson
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mr Farris Joe Love ,You had a profound affect on many lives, you will be missed but not forgotten
Linda Lou Hammontree Roberts
Friday, October 28, 2022
Joe was a faithful Christ follower and a good husband and father. I know his family misses him. Now he is resting with Uncle Ob, Aunt Grace and Jim.
Immanuel Stokes
Friday, October 28, 2022
On behalf of the STOKES FAMILY, Our DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to the family friends and all students whose lives you touched. R.I.H MR.LOVE ðŸ™ðŸ¾â¤
Tasha Noel Thornton
Friday, October 28, 2022
Wow, Mr. Love was the best Math teacher Mitchell High ever had he was that teacher who actually cared.Rest well
Vivian Moody
Friday, October 28, 2022
Mr. Love you will be truly missed......you were MATH and the BEST TEACHER and EDUCATOR .....the passion you expressed through your teaching and how you educated us can't be expressed in words.... I'm so grateful to have met you and you were able to teach me a subject that I still love to this day because of you. I know not only speaking for myself being a student at Mitchell High School, would like to THANK YOU for your time & love you gave not only to me but everyone you came in contact with, because you were heaven sent.......Mr. Farris Joe Love ........THANK YOU
TERRY A.GRANT
Friday, October 28, 2022
To his family and loved ones I wish yal well, thru these grieving times which feel like he'll. BUT in time this grieving shall pass,because he was a GREAT TEACHER, AND THE BEST YAL HAD ,FOREVER IN THE SKIES FO MR.LOVE WAS MITCHELL ROAD HIGH !!!
Barbara Bobo Hooker
Thursday, October 27, 2022
RIP to 1 of my best teachers at Mitchell Rd High School 1980-1982. Mr. Love job well done sir ⚘
Vernita Scruggs
Thursday, October 27, 2022
REST IN LOVE. ONE OF THE BEST MATH TEACHER'S THAT GRACE THE HALL OF MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL. TAUGHT ME 10TH GRADE MATH IN 1973 WHAT A MAN. WHAT A MAN WHAT A MIGHTY GOOD MAN. FLY HIGH MY GUY
Shirley Gregory Clayborn
Thursday, October 27, 2022
From your Math student class 1976😽 your work We live on. My prayers go out to the Love Family ðŸ‘ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾
Tiffany Jones
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Mr Love I don't know why I thought you would live forever but I did. Man you will be missed. One of my favorite teachers at Mitchell. I knew from my first day at Mitchell that you cared about your students.
Eliza (Eggers) Webb
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Joe will be missed. I will pray for Sylvia & his girls for God to give them Comfort during this difficult time.
Bessie Millon Shannon
Thursday, October 27, 2022
I extend my most sincere condolences to the Love family, Mr Love touched many of us students at Mitchell Road High , his memory will remain with us , be you a student or be you a teacher , we will forever be a Mitchell Road High Tiger , many thanks for being a part of my education 🌹
LaShonda Bailey
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Mr. Love was a passionate ans hard working educator. He loved and nurtured his students and always requested the best from us. My prayers and hugs go to his family, friends and church family.
Tomella Ahmed
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The best Math teacher at Mitchell High,,
Gracie Shores Lasley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Going to miss our talks Uncle Joe. R.I.P
Cherilyn Y Stewart
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Mr. Love will truly be missed! I pray God will give his family strength during this tough time..
Velvety Johnson aka Fay Rice
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Mr. Love was a very intricate part of my high school life. He’s one of the teachers that made me to love math! I know there’s some equations waiting to be solved in heaven! Rest well!!
One Love
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Christopher Bell Sr
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Thank you, Me Love for loving Mitchell High School. You inspired a long line of mathematicians. My condolences to the family.
Catherine Jasmin
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Your legacy lives on through the lives you touched & the children you reared. Thank you for giving us so many worthwhile contributions to society. Looking forward to meeting you in Heaven!