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Joseph Polite Sr.

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

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Wilds Funeral Home - Georgetown

130 N Merriman Rd.

Georgetown, South Carolina

Joseph Polite Obituary

Joseph Polite, Sr., 91, of Georgetown, South Carolina, died on November 11, 2015 at Prince George Nursing Center. Funeral services were held on November 14, 2015 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel.

Mr. Polite was born on December 25, 1923 in Georgetown, a son of Tricey Ann Frasier and Lennie Polite. Affectionately known as "Joe", he was educated in the Georgetown County public school system and was a skilled carpenter. He was united in holy matrimony to the former Ms. Georgia Lesane. To this union five children were born.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Mae Lesane Polite, Hemingway, SC; his children, Joseph Polite, Jr., Rev. Carletta Johnson, and Patricia Davis all of Hemingway, SC; his step children, Gwendolyn Polite, Hemingway, SC, and Lena Seay, San Antonio, TX. Funeral services entrusted to Wilds Funeral Home, LLC.

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Published by Georgetown Times on Nov. 17, 2015.

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Johanna Jefferson

December 22, 2015

I was sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Polite. May God give you strength that you need in times of sorrow.

Regenia Smith

November 13, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Joseph Smith

November 13, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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