Joel David Harwood, 55, of Etowah, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at his residence. A native of Athens and a lifelong resident of Etowah, he served in the U.S. Air Force. A son of Maxine Harwood and the late Guy Mack Harwood Jr., he was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Mack Harwood III and James Thomas Harwood; and one niece, Christy Harwood Davis. Survivors include his mother, Maxine Johnston Harwood of Etowah; one brother and sister-in-law, John William " Bill " and Karen Harwood of Columbia, S.C.; three aunts, Helen Johnston Haskins of Athens, Bailey Harwood and Jerry Cooper, and Marilyn Harwood Cook of Hartsville, S.C.; two nephews, William Harwood of Columbia, S.C., and James Thomas Harwood Jr.; and two nieces, Savannah Harwood of Columbia, S.C., and Lori Harwood Goins and her husband, Bo, of Ringgold, Ga. A graveside memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Green Hill Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 581 Hillcrest Circle, Etowah, TN 37331.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.