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- !CENSUS:1950 Marion Co., SC Wahee Township ED 34-37 # 48 *
!OBITUARY:
Richardson Funeral Home
October 21, 1946. - February 01, 2019 R
Joe McIntyre
Marion, SC,
Robert Joseph McIntyre, Jr., died at his Sunnyside Farm home in the Wahee Community, Marion, SC, on February 1, 2019. Joe was the son of the late Robert Joseph McIntyre, Sr., and Dorothy Lee Dozier McIntyre. He was born in Marion County on October 21, 1946.
Joe is survived by his wife Rhonda Wise McIntyre, three siblings: Dorothy Robin McIntyre Moseley, Irmo, SC; Betsy Anne McIntyre Roberts (Roy), Marion; and Alexander “Al” Douglas McIntyre (Marie), Marion; and brother-in-law Russell Wise, Aynor. His extended family of survivors include nephews, nieces, and great nephews/nieces.
A graduate of Marion High School, Joe attended NC State College, and served in the SC National Guard. He began his law enforcement career with the SC Highway Patrol and worked thirty-two years with the SC Department of Natural Resources. Captain McIntyre retired from DNR in 2003. He was honored to be the 1984 Wildlife Conservation Officer of the Year. In addition to law enforcement, Joe managed the family farm and enjoyed many years of planting, harvesting, and raising cattle. Joe loved nature and always worked to help preserve South Carolina’s natural resources. In 2004 he was Marion County’s Outstanding Conservationist.
Mr. McIntyre was a lifelong member of Marion Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon. He was a member of the Marion County Genealogical Society.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert Joseph “Joe” McIntyre, Jr., will be Monday, February 4, 3:00 p.m., Marion Presbyterian Church, 208 South Main Street, Marion. Following the service, visitation will be in the church fellowship hall. A private burial service will be at the McIntyre Family Cemetery, Sunnyside Farm, Wahee Community.
The McIntyre family appreciates the loving care, visits, cards, prayers, and multiple kindnesses provided by their extended family, church members, friends, and neighbors. Should one wish to remember Mr. McIntyre with a memorial gift, Marion Presbyterian Church, POB 186, Marion, SC 29571, was a vital part of his life, and he greatly benefited from the ministry of this congregation.
An online register is available at RichardsonFH.net
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1946 - 2019 (72 years)
