Daniel Joseph Farnsworth

Daniel Joseph Farnsworth, 81, of Greenville, SC, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his residence.

Dan was born March 13, 1944, in Greenville, SC, to the late Jack Furman Farnsworth and Virginia Miller Farnsworth. He was a 1962 graduate of Greenville High School, and he received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1969. He was a member of SAE Fraternity and Christ Episcopal Church.

Dan was beloved by his friends and family. He was one of the University of South Carolina’s most loyal fans. During his 55 yearlong legal career as a criminal defense attorney, he never wavered from the notion that one is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Dan was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Greenville Country Club and the SC Bar.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Farnsworth and one sister, Ann Grant.

Those left to cherish Dan’s memory are his wife, Carol Farnsworth; a son, Dan Farnsworth, Jr. of Keysville, VA; daughter-in-law, Tammy Farnsworth; a daughter, Kathleen Braun of Kenbridge, VA; son-in-law, David Braun; grandchildren, Colleen Farnsworth of Colorado Springs, CO, Jared Farnsworth of Keysville, VA, Campbell Farnsworth and Cates Farnsworth of Greenville, SC, and Waylon Braun of Kenbridge, VA; stepdaughter, Abbi Troutman (William) of Statesville, NC; step-grandsons, Cooper Troutman and Jack Troutman; sister, Jackie Hizel of Fayetteville, GA; nephews, Jack Farnsworth (Kristin), Jeff Farnsworth and Patrick Hizel (Lindsey), along with other nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 8, at Christ Church Episcopal with Rev. Lindy Bunch officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.

Troutman Funeral Home and Thomas McAfee Funeral Home are serving the family of Daniel Farnsworth.