Frank Eugene Joy

Frank Eugene Joy passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Globe, Arizona surrounded by his family. Frank, 92, was born on August 26, 1932, to Homer and Edna Joy in Gisela, Arizona. Frank grew up and attended school in Young, Arizona graduating from Young High School. Frank met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann Thurlo on September 29, 1951, in Young, Arizona. They enjoyed a long, beautiful marriage of 73 wonderful years. Frank worked and retired from Inspiration/Cyprus Miami Mining Corporation as a mobile crane operator for 32 long years. He and Mary Ann also owned and operated the Westside Trailer Park for over 40 years. Frank loved hunting, camping, boating, going on side-by-side rides and traveling. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Homer and Edna Joy; son Melvin Eugene Joy; brother Dwight Joy (Betty) and sister Lenora Clark (Bud). Frank is survived by his wife Mary Ann Joy; son Calvin Joy (Teri, who Frank lovingly referred to as his “favorite daughter in law”); daughter Lynell Watkins (Ken). Grandchildren Becky Joy; Christa Colvin and Kayla Colvin. Great Grandchild Remy Williams and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM – 10:00AM on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at the Lamont Mortuary Chapel in Globe, Arizona. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00AM and the Burial will follow at Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Miami, Arizona.