Dennis JoyDennis Joy, age 64, of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in his residence.
Born Dec. 3, 1956, in Warsaw, Dennis was the son of Robert Sr. and Doris Rush Joy. He was united in marriage to Sally Hutchinson on Jan. 18, 1997, in Claypool, who preceded him in passing on July 7, 2013.
He attended Whitko High School and was a former employee of Commodore Homes. Dennis enjoyed golfing and was on the golf league at Stonehenge Golf Club. He loved softball, corn hole, hunting, playing cards, watching his grandkids sporting events and horseshoes. Being a grandpa was the highlight of his life.
Dennis is survived by his father, Robert Joy Sr., of Pierceton; brother, Tim (Jessica) Joy, of Warsaw; sister, Martha Joy Smith, of Pierceton; children: Paula (John) Moore, of Winona Lake; Dean (Celina) Adkins, of Pierceton; Sheila (Ed) Yohe, of South Whitley; Billy (Alena) Hutchinson, of Pierceton; and Christine (Jeremy) Miller, of Pierceton; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in passing by his wife, Sally Hutchinson-Joy; mother, Doris Joy; brother, Robert “Bob” Joy Jr.
A visitation is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 105 First St., Pierceton. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 in the Pierceton funeral chapel. Pastor Brent Sandy will be officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial donations may be made to Pierceton Lion’s Club Food Bank – P.O. Box 461, Pierceton, IN 46562.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
