Joseph E Murphree

Joseph Earl Murphree, 73, husband of Paulette Burns Murphree, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca. Joe was born in Pickens County, son of the late N. Earl and Bernice Stewart Murphree.

He was an interior designer and was former head of interior design for Harper Brothers in Greenville and later he was self-employed, installing draperies. A farmer at heart, Joe loved to work with his cattle and to garden. He attended Clemson University and Cecil’s Business College and he served with the U. S. Army as a reservist.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Paulette, of the home; sons, Joe E. Murphree, Jr. (Darleen) of Greenville and Keith McCurley of Pickens; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Kannie Murphree Wallis.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 PM Tuesday at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with funeral services following at 3:30 PM in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com Memorials may be made to Cottingham Hospice House, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.

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