Former Carroll County Commissioner John B. Joy, 85, of
Taneytown
John "Dick" Joy, Jr. MARCH 17, 1933 ~ FEBRUARY 8,
2019 (AGE 85)
John B. “Dick” Joy, Jr., 85, of Taneytown died on Friday,
February 8, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born March 17, 1933 in Baltimore, he
was the son of the late John B. Joy, Sr. and the late Ella Louise (Kiefer) Joy.
He was the devoted husband of Janet (Rodkey) Joy, to whom he was married for 64
years.
John was a graduate of New Windsor High School, class of ’51
and earned a B.A. degree in Economics from Western Maryland College in
1959. He was a member of Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown.
He served as Carroll County Commissioner from 1974-1978, was a member of
the Carroll County Farm Museum Board for several years, and was a life-member
of the Westminster Elks Lodge. John enjoyed cooking, gardening, and watching
western movies. He was a fan of the former Baltimore Colts and had met many of
the Colts players over the years.
Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife Janet, are his 5
children, John B. Joy III and wife Renee of Atlanta, GA, James T. Joy and wife
Tawny of Shippensburg, PA, Susan J. Bowersox and husband Roy of Westminster,
Alan B. Joy and wife Lynn of Littlestown, PA, and Robert P. Joy and wife Joyce
of Sykesville;
Brothers-in-law, Fern Rodkey of Taneytown and Terry Smith
and wife Janet of Hanover, PA; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by brother, Thomas F. Joy, sister, Betty J. Bowman, and
sister-in-law, Doris J. Rodkey.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 13, 2019 at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 136 E. Baltimore St.,
Taneytown, MD with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 and 7-9
p.m. on Tuesday, February 12th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name
may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Baltimore St.,
Taneytown, MD 21787.
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