Services for Joseph Ray Emfinger of Meadville are 11 a.m.,Monday, July 28, at Serepta Baptist Church in Franklin County withburial in the church cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday from 5-9 p.m., at Franklin FuneralHome.

Mr. Emfinger, 85, died July 25, 2003, at his residence. He wasborn on Aug. 4, 1917, to Albert Emfinger and Rosie Ezell.

He was a farmer, and a member of Serepta Baptist Church. Heserved in the Army, and completed high school and two years ofcollege.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers and twosisters.

Survivors are his wife, Lottie Bell Emfinger; his daughters,Linda Osborne and Patsy Buckles, both of Meadville; his son, Ray”Butch” Emfinger of Meadville; seven grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren.