Ivan Joslin

Ivan L. Joslin, age 89, a resident of The Villages, FL for over 20 years, left his earthly life on April 4, 2025, and immediately entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ivan was a committed follower of Jesus, serving as a choir member, deacon, and faithful church attender for many years at Bayside Baptist Church in Virginia Beach and First Baptist Church at The Villages. He, along with his pre-deceased wife Marjorie, were also actively involved in The Villages High School football and music Booster Clubs and several antique automobile clubs in Virginia before moving to The Villages.
Ivan attended college in North Carolina, graduating from Western Carolina University with degrees in English and Biology. He was an avid sports enthusiast, watching as much football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, and racing as his schedule would allow.
Ivan was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves for more than 38 years, with much of that time on or supporting submarines and other activities in Norfolk VA and Charleston SC. While in the The Villages, Ivan continued his love for the Navy and served as Commanding Officer of the Seadragon Base, the local group of submarine veterans. He also had been a member of The Villages Motorcycle Club and had sung with The Villages Christian Chorale and with The Village Voices.
Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Lucile Joslin of Raleigh, NC, and by his devoted wife of 55 years, Marjorie Fitchett Joslin. He is survived by two brothers and their wives: Arnold Joslin (Joan) of Loveland CO, and Lloyd Joslin (Foye) of Venice, FL; by five children and their spouses: son Stephen Fitchett (Ruby) of Summerville, SC; daughter Beverly Nobles (Jim) of The Villages, FL; daughter Lessie Crosson (Randy) of Sarasota, FL; son Brian Joslin (Jan) of Summerville, SC; and son Michael Joslin (Carole) of Windsor, VA; sister-in-law Lois Price and husband Ray of Chesapeake, VA.; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church at The Villages and The Villages High School Buffalo Football Booster Club.