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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.
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1931 - 2023 (91 years)
