Roy E. Garland: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Roy E. Garland was born on 12 Sep 1931 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, (son of Roy Lee Garland and Luster Mae Nelson); died on 3 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

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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.

Generation: 2

Roy Lee Garland was born on 10 Sep 1905 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, (son of Walter Garland and Mary Ann Tipton); died in Oct 1977 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

Roy married Luster Mae Nelson. Luster was born on 22 Jul 1907 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Nov 1939 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mount Wesley UMC Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luster Mae Nelson was born on 22 Jul 1907 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Nov 1939 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mount Wesley UMC Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

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1. Roy E. Garland was born on 12 Sep 1931 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
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Generation: 3

Walter Garland was born on 10 Aug 1881 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, (son of Charles R. Garland and Minerva Parker); died on 19 Jan 1955 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, .

Walter married Mary Ann Tipton on 20 Dec 1903 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Mary was born on 6 Sep 1886 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 5 Dec 1961 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Ann Tipton was born on 6 Sep 1886 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 5 Dec 1961 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

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Hallie Y. Garland was born on 2 Apr 1903 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Jun 1963 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, .
2. Roy Lee Garland was born on 10 Sep 1905 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died in Oct 1977 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
Lena Garland was born on 15 May 1907 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 18 Sep 2000 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
Harry Luther Garland was born on 28 Feb 1909 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jan 1955 in , McDowell County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Phillips Cemetery, Mitchell County, North Carolina, .
Bonnie Garland was born on 2 Nov 1914 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Oct 2007 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; was buried in Union Church of Christ Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Farrell William Garland was born on 10 Aug 1917 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Aug 2002 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Leonard Wood Garland was born on 13 Mar 1920 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 20 Aug 2010 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 4

Charles R. Garland was born about 1857 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, (son of Williamson Garland and Eliza Jane Nelson).

Charles married Minerva Parker about 1876 in , , North Carolina, . Minerva was born in Feb 1845 in , Rutherford County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Apr 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minerva Parker was born in Feb 1845 in , Rutherford County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Apr 1912.

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4. Walter Garland was born on 10 Aug 1881 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 Jan 1955 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, .
William Garland was born on 12 Oct 1884 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Apr 1918 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, .