Joe William “JW” Rosier, 84, of Barnwell, SC passed away on April 7th, 2025. He was born in Barnwell, SC on June 17th, 1940 to the late Ruby Haskell Rosier and Leo Rosier.
JW worked as a farmer his entire life, starting before he graduated high school. He owned and operated J & K Farms. He loved growing his garden, and bringing vegetables to others. He was a member of Barnwell First Baptist Church for 75 years.
He is survived by his sister, Erma Jean Edenfield; nephew Roland Edenfield; as well as his very special friend, Joan McDonald.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Smoak Rosier.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Barnwell First Baptist Church, with funeral services to follow in the church at 12:00 PM. Dr. T. Bart Kelley will be officiating. Graveside will be held in the Barnwell County Memorial (Airport) Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bud Bazemore, Sam Grubbs, Will Grubbs, Tim McCormick, Marty Grubbs, and Pickens Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the FBC Senior Men’s Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Ministry at Barnwell First Baptist Church.
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