Kenneth Joy Obituary

Kenneth Edward Joy

Oct 1, 1950 - Sep 9, 2023

Lakeside-Marblehead

Kenneth "Ken" Joy, 72, of Marblehead, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

Ken was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Adrian, Michigan, to Lowell and Virginia (Boyer) Joy and moved to Lakeside when he was one-year-old.

After graduating from Danbury High School in 1968, Ken attended University of Toledo where he met his future wife, Sue Ann Beaverson. The two married and returned to the Lakeside area in 1972.

Ken was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church, where he and his wife were youth advisors for many years. In his early years, Ken also served as commander of Port Clinton Power Squadron and as a volunteer EMT and firefighter.

Ken worked alongside his family at Lakeside Marine for many years, first as a mechanic and later as a manager and boat salesman. He fulfilled his lifelong dream when he owned and managed a fleet of semi-trucks. Happiest behind the wheel, Ken eventually combined his passion with the family business and delivered pleasure boats throughout the United States.

Ken, a true friend to many, was always on the go. He enjoyed sailing, boating, snowmobiling, and over-the-road motorcycle trips with family and friends. At home, Ken was most often found in the garage readying a vehicle for its next adventure.

Ken is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue Ann; children, Sarah (Rob) Moore, Jacob Joy, and Laura Joy; grandchildren, Robbie and Clara Moore and Asher and Ari Joy; mother, Virginia Joy; father, Lowell (Elaine) Joy; siblings, Kathie Joy and Keith (Kathy) Joy; sisters-in-law, Julie Joy and Carol (Marc) Small; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ken was preceded in death by his brother, the Rev. W. Kent Joy.

Visitation for family and friends will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peninsula Chapel, 7755 E. Harbor Rd., Marblehead, Ohio, 43440. A private interment ceremony will follow at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brain Trauma Foundation at https://braintrauma.org/.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com.