Roy Garland Obituary

JOHNSON CITY - Roy Garland, 91, Johnson City, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.

Roy was a native of Bakersville, NC, and a son of the late Roy E. and Mae Nelson Garland.

He was a proud Marine Corp veteran, serving more than twenty years of active duty, including the Korean War and Vietnam War, from February 2, 1949 until retiring March 31, 1973 as a Master Sargent.

Roy then worked with the Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Utilities, retiring after twenty-four years as a Supervisor in wastewater Treatment.

He was a Methodist, and when was able, enjoyed attending services at the VA Chapel.

During his younger years, Roy practiced Martial Arts, and earned a Black Belt in Karate.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Evyln Craig Garland, in 2015, a son, Roy S. Garland, a sister, Barbara Ann Jackson, and his brother, Howard E. Garland.

Roy is survived by one son, Robert M. Garland and wife Dorothy, WV; one sister, Betty Jean Thomas, Atlanta, GA; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Dr. Michael S. Lacy, Minister, officiating.

The graveside committal service with Military Honors will follow at 2:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.

Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601, is honored to serve the Garland family. (423)928-6111