Dale F. Joy
Dale F. Joy, 74, North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Roann, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at his residence.
He was born at South Whitley, Ind., on July 5, 1939, to Omer and Opal (Elkins) Joy. They are deceased. A 1957, graduate of Roann High School, Dale retired after 26 years at Orthopedic Precision Instruments, Roann. On Feb. 27, 1959, he married Phyllis A. Williamson. She preceded him in death. On Aug. 21, 1999, he married Joyce A. (Huffman) Middleton. She survives.
He was a collector of many things, with a special passion for unusual rocks, coins, bottles and glass. He also enjoyed woodworking and photography. Dale was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.
He is survived by two daughters: Susan (Kurt) Carver, Warsaw, Ind.; Kristine (Jeffrey) Tucker, Claypool, Ind.; two brothers: Ralph Joy, St. Cloud, Fla.; Robert Lee Joy, Pierceton, Ind.; a sister: Elizabeth Peters, Texas; one step-son: Randy (Linda) Middleton, North Manchester, Ind.; and two step-daughters: Karen (Terry) Hewitt, North Manchester; Diane (Brian) Haupert, North Manchester; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; two step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one grandson; three brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at McKee Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Roann Community Cemetery.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Dale F. Joy, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester Center for History, c/o North Manchester Historical Society, PO Box 361, North Manchester, IN 46962.