Joseph Clarendon Barnwell ’43

Joseph Clarendon Barnwell ’43, 89, of Greer, N.C., passed away Aug. 29 in Avon Park, Fla. He was born in Burlington, N.C., to Robert William and Willard Smith Barnwell. He was an insurance underwriter, a member and ruling elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Avon Park, a graduate of Davidson with a business degree, and a member of Beta Theta Pi at Davidson. He enjoyed music, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Hahn (Leo), 107 Cirrus Ct., Greer, SC 29650-0962, Sandy Paulk, and Donna Barnwell Foster; son, Keith Barnwell; sisters, Eleanor Kirkpatrick and Betty Lynn Cooler (Harold); brother, J. Forest Barnwell (Lana); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lurline Barnwell, and three brothers, Robert W. Barnwell ’41, Holt Barnwell ’41, and Richard Barnwell ’51.