Mr. Joe B. Outland, 88, of Murray, died Sunday, July 03, 2011 at the Murray Calloway Co., Hospital. Mr. Outland was born in Murray, KY on September 22, 1922 to the late Joe Carlos Outland and Birdie Pearl (Outland) Outland. Mr. Outland a retired mechanic for Carroll Volkswagon in Murray. Mr. Outland was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corp. Veteran. He was of Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Outland was preceded in death by his wife, Florence “Cotton” Gipson Outland; two sisters, Lois Nell Rogers and Sarah Alice McDaniel; also by one brother, David Holt Outland.
Mr. Outland is survived by one daughter, Marsha Jo Parrish and husband Danny of Murray; one son, Prentice Wade Outland and wife Deborah of Lexington, KY; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Memorial Gardens with entombment to follow. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.