Joel Laytham Jolly

Joel Laytham Jolly obituary, Maysville, KY

Joel Laytham Jolly

Joel Jolly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore & Parker Funeral Home - Maysville on Oct. 1, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Maysville-Joel Laytham Jolly, 78, of MaysLick died unexpectantly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati. He was born on September 12, 1946 to the late June and Elizabeth (Pogue) Jolly.
He was the owner and operator of Jolly's Garage and Wrecker Service. The business was established in 1928. Joe was assistant fire chief of the MaysLick Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years and served the department for over 50 years. He was a member of the MaysLick Baptist Church and served in the Army Reserves.
Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kennie (Fryman) Jolly and his son John Kevin Jolly. He is also survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Tonya Allen; a nephew, Cory (Carli) Allen and a niece, Courtney (Fred) Dunn; and two great nieces, Isla and Delia Dunn.
Funeral will be 1 pm on Saturday at MaysLick Baptist Church. Burial will be at MaysLick Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11-1 pm on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to MaysLick Volunteer Fire Department. Moore and Parker
Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to MooreAndParkerFh.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joel Laytham Jolly, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Joel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Joel Jolly's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Joel Jolly's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?