Joe Larsen

Spartanburg, SC - - Joseph "Joe" Bent Larsen, 85, of 102 First Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Provo, Utah, he was the husband of Sarah Jean White Larsen and the son of the late Rex Bent Larsen and Mary Barton Larsen. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, enjoyed fishing, was very mechanical and had a great love for his family.  He was very active in The Boy Scouts of America, was an Eagle Scout and a recipient of The Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Larsen was retired from Menzel and was a member of The Spartanburg First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

In addition to his wife, also surviving are two sons, Joseph Bent Larsen Jr. (Kim) of Walkertown, NC and Rex Larsen of Spartanburg; three daughters, Jeannie Larsen of Cary, NC, Evelyn Larsen of the home and Rachel McDonald (Preston) of Tuscon, AZ; two sisters, Mary Ann Dickinson (Ron) and Martha Carroll (Paul), both of Utah; a brother, Bart Larsen (Lillie) of MO; six grandchildren, Matthew Larsen, Andrew Larsen, James Larsen, Alexis McDonald, Alexander McDonald and Kennedy McDonald and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until 1:00PM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gaffney, South Carolina. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00PM at the church with Bishop Buck Bagwell officiating. Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens in Gaffney with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 121 Quail Drive, Spartanburg, SC, 29302 or Boy Scouts of America, Palmetto Council, 420 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306.

The family will be at their residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC