Franklin – Joseph Clifton Harcum, 92, passed away on May 7, 2022 in his home with family by his side.  Born in Norfolk and reared in Virginia Beach, and a former resident of Chester, he was the son of the late Hillory Otis Harcum and Pheirba Jennings Harcum.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Doris Salmons.

Clifton was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and a medic for the US Air Force stationed in England.  He was a retired office manager for Exxon Mobil and a former owner of an Exxon station in Williamsburg.  Clifton was a longtime Mason and Shriner and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Sonja Hermes "Faye" Harcum; three sons, J. C. Harcum, Jr., H. O. Harcum (Shauna), and Dean Harcum (Christine); nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two nieces, Mindy and Dana; and his beloved pets, Joy, Kit Kat, and his savior, Chester.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11AM Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the Harcum Family Cemetery, 32054 Sycamore Church Rd., Franklin, with Rev. Tracey Pugh officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Tuesday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Sycamore Baptist Church.

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