Joseph Daniel Bannerman, 88, of Burgaw, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home. Mr. Bannerman was born April 11, 1929, in Burgaw.

He is predeceased by his parents, Catherine (Katie) Rivenbark Bannerman, and Norman Bannerman; sisters Ruth Bannerman Merritt and Mary Catherine Bannerman Humphrey Mott; brothers Thurman Bannerman, Herbert Bannerman, and Norwood Bannerman and is survived by daughters Victoria Bannerman Parker (Hardy) and Kathryn L. Bannerman, and son Joseph Daniel Bannerman, Jr. (Tammy Freeman); grandchildren Rebecca Bannerman (Brett Addy), Hope Bannerman Bruton (Cary), Addie Bannerman, and Kathryn E. Parker; great-grandson Mason Bruton; step-granddaughter Jamie Ives (Jeremy) and step-grandson Cody Freeman; step-great-grandson Austin Warner and step-great-granddaughters Haley Warner and Roselyn Freeman. Mr. Bannerman is also survived by sister Rebecca Bannerman Pitchford of Burgaw, NC, and brother Carl J. Bannerman (Lucille) of Leland, NC; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Joe was a lifelong resident of Burgaw and retired from the NCDOT Division Office in Wilmington after 38 years of service. He knew he was blessed with 32 years of good health after retirement that he spent with the family he cherished, the woods and nature that God had given him and the fellowship of many friends. He was gentle in spirit, thoughtful, unobtrusive and always a gentleman. He will be missed by all that knew him.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 18, 2017, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Harrell's Funeral Home, Burgaw, NC. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, 10:00 am, at Burgaw Presbyterian Church, Burgaw, NC, with burial at Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Reverend Will Davis will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Pender County Christian Services, PO BOX 84, Burgaw, NC, 28425.

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