Carl Joy

Carl Joy chose Good Friday to begin his next adventure, passing peacefully from this life to the next in Decatur, Alabama, with family at his side. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, attended schools there, and in spite of living and working for more that 50 years in Texas, never lost his New England accent. During his service in the Army in World War II, he married Elisabeth Stines, moved to Texas in 1951 and raised his family in Austin, Texas. He worked for the State of Texas as a purchasing manager and was certified by the National Association of Purchasing Managers. He was energetic and committed in everything he did, including his long service as deacon of University Baptist Church, as a volunteer with radio station KMFA, and over 60 years with the Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award; the highest award scouting can give. Among his many talents and hobbies were artistic leather craft, nature photography, silver smithing and jewelry making with semi-precious stones. After over forty years of marriage, Elisabeth passed away, and he married Anne Broman, enjoying another fourteen years until her passing in 2001. In 2006, he moved to Decatur, Alabama to be near his daughter Betty and her husband Billy Jeffreys, who passed away suddenly in February, 2008. He is survived by his brother, Bob Joy and wife Jean of Brockton, Massachusetts; his children James David Joy of Austin, Betty Marie Jeffreys of Trinity, Alabama, Duane Daniel Joy of Lubbock, and Margaret Broman Young of San Marcos; his grandchildren Lynette McMillin, Brian Giles, Maria Appolito, Carlyle B. Joy III, Eric Young, Wende Young, and David Young; and 9 great grandchildren. Viewing will take place at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home at 2610 South Congress Avenue, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2008. A memorial service will be held at University Baptist Church on Friday, March 28, 2008, at 1:00 pm, the Reverend Dr. Larry Bethune officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the organ fund at University Baptist Church, 2200 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78705, or Edwin Hodges Ministries, P.O. Box 1921, Decatur, Alabama, 35602.