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Clealand Joye Obituary
He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1952 and was awarded a Bachelors of Science degree. While at the Academy, he served as Business Manager of the 1952 annual yearbook, 'Lucky Bag,' and was privileged to present a personal copy to then president Harry S. Truman. After serving a commission at the Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1959. At Georgia Tech, he was a member of Tau Beta Pi, an honorary academic association, and Chi Epsilon, a National Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity. He had a long career as a project engineer in Atlanta spanning more than fifty years. His last employment was with C.P. Richards Company in Lithonia.
He is survived by his wife, Charlsie Joye; daughters, Jennifer Matthews and her husband, Brian, of Atlanta; Courtney Marvil and her husband, Charles, of Atlanta; son, Clea Joye and his wife, Holly, of Atlanta; sister, Beverly Morrow and her husband, Reverend Bobby Morrow, of Gaffney, SC; brother, Benjamin Cuttino and his wife, Sandy, of Apple Valley, CA. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Charlie, Phipps, and Emma Marvil, and Lindsey Joye.
A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309 with Reverends Chris Moore-Keish and Bobby Morrow officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, October 12, 2011, with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., The Sumter Cemetery, 700 West Oakland Avenue, Sumter, SC, 29150 with Reverend Bobby Morrow officiating.
Anyone wishing to honor Clealand's life and his memory are invited to make a contribution to the American Cancer Society or Cancer Survivors' Fund, DeKalb Medical, 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clealand Joye
Brett Maxwell
August 28, 2022
Hi Charlsie ! I remember this like yesterday. I remember you being so strong. I haven´t heard from you in such a long time ! I have always loved you as my godmother and Courtney and the family as family. I miss you tremendously. If you see this please reach me 404.867.5078 smooches !
October 11, 2011
Charlsie,
Just wanted to extend my sympathy to an old friend on the recent sadness in your life. Our paths haven't crossed in a long time, but I still remember old friends and love them as I always did.
Kindest regards,
Jimmy Giles
Alice and Denny Pryor
October 11, 2011
Charlsie and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Clealand was a wonderful man and dear friend. He will indeed be missed.
With our love,
Regina Childers
October 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your family, Jennifer. My prayers are with you all.
Rich Wilson
October 10, 2011
Charlsie & family; we have such pleasant memories of Clealand; he was the best of conversationalists and a good neighbor to us. Our thoughts are with each of you at this time of loss.
Rich Wilson & David Lee
Barbara McClellan
October 10, 2011
Charlsie, dear friend, What a wonderful extended family you and Clealand lovingly created during your event-filled shared years together! Be consoled in the knowledge that God's peace and love continues to bless and reassure you all. How like Clealand to go on ahead :o)
Connie Evans
October 10, 2011
Dear Charlie and family,
When life here is ended, our hearts all share in the sadness of separation from the one we miss and love; but also, when eternal life begins for our loved one, we can rejoice for their fulfillment of the hope that awaits us all!
With deepest sympathy, we send our prayers for peace that passes understanding, and strength as you gather together to celebrate Cleland's life.
With great love,
Connie for all the Evans family
Jean & John Kelleher
October 10, 2011
Charlsie
So sorry to hear about Clealand. May God give you and your family peace and strength.
Jean & John Kelleher
October 10, 2011
Charlsie, we were saddened to hear the news about Clealand. He was a great man. Our prayers are with you. May God give you strength and peace at this time. Our love to you and your family. Jon and Dee
Magin Maseda
October 10, 2011
Dearest Charlsie, We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, Clealand's transition took us by surprise. May time be a healer to all of you.
Magin and Joe
Patsy Douglas
October 10, 2011
Charlsie:
My sweet friend I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
John joins me in sending our deepest sympathy and devoted love to you and your children.
God's blessings,
Patsy Douglas
Shirley Bettis
October 9, 2011
Charlsie, I was totally shocked to see Clealand's obit in the AJC, mainly because we had shared emails up until just recently with no word of him being in ill health. My heart and sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. I have fond memories of him from many years past and remember what a kind and dear man he was.
October 9, 2011
Charlsie,
Our thoughts and prayer and with you and your family during this time of loss. My God give you peace and understanding.
We love you Rita & Brian
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