Joe Dunn Fitzhugh
77, Columbia
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Society Hill Cemetery for Joe Dunn Fitzhugh, 77, of Columbia, who died on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Hattiesburg. Rev. Mark McArthur and Rev. Brian Malone officiated at the services.
He loved being outdoors, bushhogging, mowing yards, gardening and watching good old western movies. He worked in the oilfield for many years. After an injury, he came home and started driving log trucks. He was an active member of Goss Baptist Church and loved to watch sermons on television when he couldn’t attend services.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sydelle Butler Fitzhugh; father, Sidney Fitzhugh; mother, Gladys Prine Fitzhugh; sister, Diane Williamson; and stepdaughter, Cynthia.
Survivors include his three stepsons, David Conerly, Dempsey Conerly and Dale Conerly; three stepdaughters, Sara Housley, Barbara Robertson and Joyce King; three brothers, Gary Fitzhugh, Gerald Fitzhugh (Judy) and Allen Ray Fitzhugh; three sisters, Edith Turnage, Frances Wroten and Elaine Morgan; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers were Sid Fitzhugh, Blayke Turnage, Trystan Turnage, Chase Slocum, Carson Daniels and Colby Daniels. Honorary pallbearer was Brady Turnage.
Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
