Robert R. "Bob" Joy 1917-2012

JOY COMPTON NELSON

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2012 at 12:34:23

Sioux City Journal
September 09, 2012

Robert R. "Bob" Joy, 95, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at a local care facility.

Abiding by Bob's wishes, his body has been cremated, and there will be no services at this time. Online condolences can be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.

Robert was born the son of Edwin G. and Phoebe M. (Compton) Joy on April 16, 1917, in Elk Point, S.D., where he was raised and received his schooling.

Robert married Nellie Nelson on Aug. 22, 1937, in Elk Point. He had been a Sioux City resident since 1943. Bob worked for AB Dick Company for 20 years and for Fairmont Foods for 10 years.

He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Moose Lodge No. 752 and the Sioux City Eagles Club.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, yard work and traveling. Bob also enjoyed spending the winters in the Arizona desert with his wife, Nellie after retirement. He was a longtime caregiver for his wife.

Robert is survived by his wife of 75 years, Nellie of Sioux City; two sons, Dennis (Barbara) Joy of Palm Desert, Calif., and Robert (Marjorie) Joy of Oak Hill, Va.; one sister, Sylvia Dougherty of Pinole, Calif.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson, Connor.