John W. Joy Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John W. Joy of Hope, Arkansas, who passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John W. Joy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin C Joy and Eva Irene Thompson; and his siblings, Clifton Joy, James Joy, David Joy and Elizabeth Waller.
He is survived by: his wife Melba; his brother Bob Joy (Teresa) of Marlow, OK; his children, Vonnie Joy (Desiree) of Hot Springs, AR, Chuck Stephens (Belinda) of Mayflower, AR, Tony Stephens (Popo) of Katy, TX, Jana Joy of Texas and Suzy Powell (Rusty) of Hope, AR; and his grandchildren, Whitney Walston of Alvin, TX, Erin Avants (Mike) of Texas, Brandy Schlomer (Christopher) of Alvin, TX, Cheyenne Joy of Hot Springs, AR, Heather Joy, TJ Stephens of Georgetown, TX, Maegan Acayan (Philip) of Richmond, TX, Nick Stephens (Marilyn) of Richmond, TX, Kristina Ward of Camden, AR, Matthew Stephens of Illinois, Brooke Lampkin (Josh) of Camden, AR, Bradey Powell of Hope, AR and Cooper Stephens of Katy, TX. He is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.
