Joseph L. Small

Joseph Small, son of Jessie Small and the late Tommie L. Small of Holly Hill, SC, was born on September 13, 1949. He departed this world on January 9, 2025.

Joseph, better known as “Joe” or “Dad the Man,” grew up in South Carolina. He moved to Boston at an early age and was employed at the Railroad Company until he moved back to South Carolina.

Joe loved God, helping people, and spending time with family and friends. Joe was a very dependable person; if you needed a ride or a favor, Joe was only a phone call away.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommie L. Small; his brother, Jacob Small; and two sisters.

Joe leaves to cherish his memories: His significant other, Lottie Williams, of the home, His mother, Jessie Small of Holly Hill, SC, Four sons: Kevin (Minnie) Small of Holly Hill, SC, Micheal Small of Columbia, SC, LeJuan Evans of Boston, MA, and Joseph Small Jr. of New York, NY, Four brothers: Tommie (Ernell) Small Jr. of Boston, MA, Rev. Isaac (Jackie) Small of Orange, NJ, Rev. Benjamin (Mildred) Small of Boston, MA, and Leroy (Catherine) Butler of Holly Hill, SC, Five sisters: Alma S. Sampson of Boston, MA, Sarah Dailey of Boston, MA, Mary Ann S. Thompson of Holly Hill, SC, Minnie (James) Washington of Holly Hill, SC, and Melissa T. Moyd of Boston, MA, Ten grandchildren, Ten great-grandchildren, A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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