JOEL MIZE July 14, 1929 - January 1, 2013 STARR, SC Joel Amos Mize, age 83, of 114 Robinwood Circle, Starr, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Greenwood County, he was the son of the late John W. Mize and the late Dolly Rea Tucker Mize. Joel proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 - 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He worked for over 29 years as Survey Party Chief at South Carolina Transportation Department. He was a member of Anderson VFW. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Jean Standard of Belton, SC, Agnes Marlene Harris of Anderson, SC, Patsy Ann Burton of Toccoa, GA and Nancy Jean Campbell of Starr, SC; 19 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, Odesser Clemons Mize; a daughter, Raynell Odesser Cheek; a sister, Janie Gilbert and a brother, James Mize. The graveside service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013, at 3:00 pm at M.J. "Dolly" Copper Veterans Cemetery with Reverend Mike Harrell officiating. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Flowers will be accepted. Events Graveside service Tuesday, January 1, 2013 3:00PM M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-332-8022 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621