Joel Carver, age 72, of Broxton, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist (Byrd) Church, Denton, GA with interment following in the Mt. Pleasant Church cemetery. Survivors include: wife, Teresa Carver, Broxton, daughters: Taylor Carver, Broxton, GA, Teresa (Van) Grantham, Douglas, GA, Tina (Richard) Nelms, Hazlehurst, GA; son, Terry Joel (Denise) Carver, Broxton, GA and seven grandchildren. Mr. Carver was preceded in death by Joann McBee Carver. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 03, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.