Joseph
P. Carithers, 98, of Princeton, passed away Thursday,
April 26, 2018, rejoining his beloved wife Martha (Smith) Carithers
in Heaven on the 71st anniversary of their marriage, at River Oaks Health
Campus in Princeton.
He
was born on October 5, 1919 in Princeton, IN to Ralph and Olive (McClure)
Carithers.
Joe
farmed for many years and began working for the Gibson County CO-OP and retired
in 1981 after farming and working at the CO-OP for 43 years. He was a
lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church in Princeton, where he served
as an Elder for many years and also served as Clerk of Session. He was formerly
on the Gibson County CO-OP Board of Directors. As a young man he joined Indiana
Rural Youth of Gibson County and was a member of that organization for over 75
years. He served on the Gibson County Extension Board for 30 years, member of
the Gibson County and Indiana Farm Bureau for 75 years. He served on the Gibson
General Health Foundation Board. He was a member of Prince Masonic Lodge
#231 for over 70 years and member of Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville. Member
of the Kiwanis Club and served on the SWIRCA Board of Directors and one year
was chosen as “Older Volunteer of the Year” for this district. One year he was
chosen by the Jaycees as “Outstanding Farmer of the Year”.
He
is survived by his son, Robert P Carithers (Diana) of
Evansville; grandchildren, Ryan James Carithers of
Boonville and Kelli Marie Carithers of Evansville;
and several nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha Carithers,
October 25, 2014: brothers, Billie Bob, Sam and James Carithers;
and sisters, Mary Martha Harrell, Florence Marie Newton and Olive Jean Shoulders
Funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at United Presbyterian
Church corner of Prince and State Streets in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Vanlal Hruaia. Burial will
follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton and from 9 a.m. until service
time Thursday at the Church. Masonic Memorial Service will be held a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home
