William Alexander Joy, 15, beloved son of William and Pamela Joy of Belpre, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 15, 2008.
Alex was born on a warm Sunday afternoon on June 6, 1993. Alex was a handsome blonde haired blue eyed boy who had a magnetic smile that brought joy to all. Alex truly loved being on the river with his dad. He was never without a smile when he was boating, jet skiing or boogy boarding. He also liked dirt bikes and fishing. Alex was eager to fix anything. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. Alex loved his mom's popcorn with lots of butter. Alex was like most teenage boys, wanting to look macho, but was a big softy inside. He had many friends, young and old, and loved hanging out with them. He loved his dogs, Chance and Lexi.
Alex leaves behind his dad and mom, Bill and Pam (Kelley) Joy of Belpre; and his paternal grandmother, Zelma Joy, and maternal grandparents, Dave and Carol Brown, all of Belpre. Alex looked up to his big brothers, Matthew (Amber) Rhodes and PFC Greg (Nicole) Joy; one uncle, Joe Joy of Belpre; five aunts, Brenda Walker, Carol Crawford, Sara Joy, Melissa (Dave) Nestor and his Aunt "B" Becky (Herman) Dotson. Alex had several cousins, David and Jeremy Wiggers, Serena Anthony, Joseph Carter, Duece Joy and Alexa Eric and Brian Crawford, and was particularly close to his cousin Abbey and Eric Dotson. Alex had one nephew Evan Rhodes, and many friends, who he also loved very much.
Alex was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dave Reed and his maternal grandfather Pat Kelley.
Alex was loved by many. He was a special boy, full of life, even though it had only just begun. Alex's passing has left an indescribable void in the lives of his family and friends that will never be filled. Many wonder why or how such a beautiful life was cut so short. We all should remember that as teenagers we thought we were invincible. Let us not judge one another, but remember when we were trying to find ourselves between a boy and a man.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Belpre Middle School Gymnasium with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Blvd., Belpre.
Memorial contributions may be to Peoples Bank, Belpre, in Memory of Alex Joy.
Article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Aug. 16, 2008.
BELPRE - A 15-year-old Belpre boy was killed and 13-year-old boy was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Farson Street.
The car had been reported stolen shortly before 4:30 a.m. by William Joy of 2837 Beach Drive, Belpre, minutes after it crashed through a fence and into a tree in the parking lot of International Converter Inc., 721 Farson St., police said. The boy killed was the son of the man who reported the car stolen, police said.
"I don't think he knew who took it when he called," said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks. "He found out soon after it was his son."
The boys' names were being withheld because of their ages.
The white 2001 Dodge Durango went out of control just before the crash, Belpre police Chief Ira Walker said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the 13-year-old boy was seriously injured, he said.
The 13-year-old was first taken to Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital then to Children's Hospital in Columbus, he said.
According to a news release from the Belpre Police Department, the vehicle was westbound on Rockland Avenue and failed to stop at the Farson Street intersection. The vehicle skidded through the intersection, drove up over the curb through a chain link fence, breaking a large limb from a tree. The vehicle came to rest next to a light pole in the parking lot of International Converter.
A firefighter who responded said the passenger side of the vehicle was smashed and a large tree branch had penetrated the windshield. Both occupants were pinned, officials said.
Bob Franks of the Belpre Volunteer Fire Department said both occupants were wearing seat belts. Franks believed speed was a factor in the crash.
Pieces of the tree remained on the ground in the grassy area of the parking lot Friday, where crime scene tape roped off the area.
The Ohio Highway Patrol is assisting with the reconstruction of the accident, Walker said.
Kate York of the Marietta Times and Roger Adkins, staff writer, contributed to this report.
Alex was born on a warm Sunday afternoon on June 6, 1993. Alex was a handsome blonde haired blue eyed boy who had a magnetic smile that brought joy to all. Alex truly loved being on the river with his dad. He was never without a smile when he was boating, jet skiing or boogy boarding. He also liked dirt bikes and fishing. Alex was eager to fix anything. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. Alex loved his mom's popcorn with lots of butter. Alex was like most teenage boys, wanting to look macho, but was a big softy inside. He had many friends, young and old, and loved hanging out with them. He loved his dogs, Chance and Lexi.
Alex leaves behind his dad and mom, Bill and Pam (Kelley) Joy of Belpre; and his paternal grandmother, Zelma Joy, and maternal grandparents, Dave and Carol Brown, all of Belpre. Alex looked up to his big brothers, Matthew (Amber) Rhodes and PFC Greg (Nicole) Joy; one uncle, Joe Joy of Belpre; five aunts, Brenda Walker, Carol Crawford, Sara Joy, Melissa (Dave) Nestor and his Aunt "B" Becky (Herman) Dotson. Alex had several cousins, David and Jeremy Wiggers, Serena Anthony, Joseph Carter, Duece Joy and Alexa Eric and Brian Crawford, and was particularly close to his cousin Abbey and Eric Dotson. Alex had one nephew Evan Rhodes, and many friends, who he also loved very much.
Alex was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dave Reed and his maternal grandfather Pat Kelley.
Alex was loved by many. He was a special boy, full of life, even though it had only just begun. Alex's passing has left an indescribable void in the lives of his family and friends that will never be filled. Many wonder why or how such a beautiful life was cut so short. We all should remember that as teenagers we thought we were invincible. Let us not judge one another, but remember when we were trying to find ourselves between a boy and a man.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Belpre Middle School Gymnasium with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Blvd., Belpre.
Memorial contributions may be to Peoples Bank, Belpre, in Memory of Alex Joy.
Article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Aug. 16, 2008.
BELPRE - A 15-year-old Belpre boy was killed and 13-year-old boy was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Farson Street.
The car had been reported stolen shortly before 4:30 a.m. by William Joy of 2837 Beach Drive, Belpre, minutes after it crashed through a fence and into a tree in the parking lot of International Converter Inc., 721 Farson St., police said. The boy killed was the son of the man who reported the car stolen, police said.
"I don't think he knew who took it when he called," said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks. "He found out soon after it was his son."
The boys' names were being withheld because of their ages.
The white 2001 Dodge Durango went out of control just before the crash, Belpre police Chief Ira Walker said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the 13-year-old boy was seriously injured, he said.
The 13-year-old was first taken to Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital then to Children's Hospital in Columbus, he said.
According to a news release from the Belpre Police Department, the vehicle was westbound on Rockland Avenue and failed to stop at the Farson Street intersection. The vehicle skidded through the intersection, drove up over the curb through a chain link fence, breaking a large limb from a tree. The vehicle came to rest next to a light pole in the parking lot of International Converter.
A firefighter who responded said the passenger side of the vehicle was smashed and a large tree branch had penetrated the windshield. Both occupants were pinned, officials said.
Bob Franks of the Belpre Volunteer Fire Department said both occupants were wearing seat belts. Franks believed speed was a factor in the crash.
Pieces of the tree remained on the ground in the grassy area of the parking lot Friday, where crime scene tape roped off the area.
The Ohio Highway Patrol is assisting with the reconstruction of the accident, Walker said.
Kate York of the Marietta Times and Roger Adkins, staff writer, contributed to this report.
William Alexander Joy, 15, beloved son of William and Pamela Joy of Belpre, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 15, 2008.
Alex was born on a warm Sunday afternoon on June 6, 1993. Alex was a handsome blonde haired blue eyed boy who had a magnetic smile that brought joy to all. Alex truly loved being on the river with his dad. He was never without a smile when he was boating, jet skiing or boogy boarding. He also liked dirt bikes and fishing. Alex was eager to fix anything. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. Alex loved his mom's popcorn with lots of butter. Alex was like most teenage boys, wanting to look macho, but was a big softy inside. He had many friends, young and old, and loved hanging out with them. He loved his dogs, Chance and Lexi.
Alex leaves behind his dad and mom, Bill and Pam (Kelley) Joy of Belpre; and his paternal grandmother, Zelma Joy, and maternal grandparents, Dave and Carol Brown, all of Belpre. Alex looked up to his big brothers, Matthew (Amber) Rhodes and PFC Greg (Nicole) Joy; one uncle, Joe Joy of Belpre; five aunts, Brenda Walker, Carol Crawford, Sara Joy, Melissa (Dave) Nestor and his Aunt "B" Becky (Herman) Dotson. Alex had several cousins, David and Jeremy Wiggers, Serena Anthony, Joseph Carter, Duece Joy and Alexa Eric and Brian Crawford, and was particularly close to his cousin Abbey and Eric Dotson. Alex had one nephew Evan Rhodes, and many friends, who he also loved very much.
Alex was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dave Reed and his maternal grandfather Pat Kelley.
Alex was loved by many. He was a special boy, full of life, even though it had only just begun. Alex's passing has left an indescribable void in the lives of his family and friends that will never be filled. Many wonder why or how such a beautiful life was cut so short. We all should remember that as teenagers we thought we were invincible. Let us not judge one another, but remember when we were trying to find ourselves between a boy and a man.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Belpre Middle School Gymnasium with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Blvd., Belpre.
Memorial contributions may be to Peoples Bank, Belpre, in Memory of Alex Joy.
Article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Aug. 16, 2008.
BELPRE - A 15-year-old Belpre boy was killed and 13-year-old boy was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Farson Street.
The car had been reported stolen shortly before 4:30 a.m. by William Joy of 2837 Beach Drive, Belpre, minutes after it crashed through a fence and into a tree in the parking lot of International Converter Inc., 721 Farson St., police said. The boy killed was the son of the man who reported the car stolen, police said.
"I don't think he knew who took it when he called," said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks. "He found out soon after it was his son."
The boys' names were being withheld because of their ages.
The white 2001 Dodge Durango went out of control just before the crash, Belpre police Chief Ira Walker said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the 13-year-old boy was seriously injured, he said.
The 13-year-old was first taken to Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital then to Children's Hospital in Columbus, he said.
According to a news release from the Belpre Police Department, the vehicle was westbound on Rockland Avenue and failed to stop at the Farson Street intersection. The vehicle skidded through the intersection, drove up over the curb through a chain link fence, breaking a large limb from a tree. The vehicle came to rest next to a light pole in the parking lot of International Converter.
A firefighter who responded said the passenger side of the vehicle was smashed and a large tree branch had penetrated the windshield. Both occupants were pinned, officials said.
Bob Franks of the Belpre Volunteer Fire Department said both occupants were wearing seat belts. Franks believed speed was a factor in the crash.
Pieces of the tree remained on the ground in the grassy area of the parking lot Friday, where crime scene tape roped off the area.
The Ohio Highway Patrol is assisting with the reconstruction of the accident, Walker said.
Kate York of the Marietta Times and Roger Adkins, staff writer, contributed to this report.
Alex was born on a warm Sunday afternoon on June 6, 1993. Alex was a handsome blonde haired blue eyed boy who had a magnetic smile that brought joy to all. Alex truly loved being on the river with his dad. He was never without a smile when he was boating, jet skiing or boogy boarding. He also liked dirt bikes and fishing. Alex was eager to fix anything. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. Alex loved his mom's popcorn with lots of butter. Alex was like most teenage boys, wanting to look macho, but was a big softy inside. He had many friends, young and old, and loved hanging out with them. He loved his dogs, Chance and Lexi.
Alex leaves behind his dad and mom, Bill and Pam (Kelley) Joy of Belpre; and his paternal grandmother, Zelma Joy, and maternal grandparents, Dave and Carol Brown, all of Belpre. Alex looked up to his big brothers, Matthew (Amber) Rhodes and PFC Greg (Nicole) Joy; one uncle, Joe Joy of Belpre; five aunts, Brenda Walker, Carol Crawford, Sara Joy, Melissa (Dave) Nestor and his Aunt "B" Becky (Herman) Dotson. Alex had several cousins, David and Jeremy Wiggers, Serena Anthony, Joseph Carter, Duece Joy and Alexa Eric and Brian Crawford, and was particularly close to his cousin Abbey and Eric Dotson. Alex had one nephew Evan Rhodes, and many friends, who he also loved very much.
Alex was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dave Reed and his maternal grandfather Pat Kelley.
Alex was loved by many. He was a special boy, full of life, even though it had only just begun. Alex's passing has left an indescribable void in the lives of his family and friends that will never be filled. Many wonder why or how such a beautiful life was cut so short. We all should remember that as teenagers we thought we were invincible. Let us not judge one another, but remember when we were trying to find ourselves between a boy and a man.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Belpre Middle School Gymnasium with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Blvd., Belpre.
Memorial contributions may be to Peoples Bank, Belpre, in Memory of Alex Joy.
Article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Aug. 16, 2008.
BELPRE - A 15-year-old Belpre boy was killed and 13-year-old boy was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Farson Street.
The car had been reported stolen shortly before 4:30 a.m. by William Joy of 2837 Beach Drive, Belpre, minutes after it crashed through a fence and into a tree in the parking lot of International Converter Inc., 721 Farson St., police said. The boy killed was the son of the man who reported the car stolen, police said.
"I don't think he knew who took it when he called," said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks. "He found out soon after it was his son."
The boys' names were being withheld because of their ages.
The white 2001 Dodge Durango went out of control just before the crash, Belpre police Chief Ira Walker said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the 13-year-old boy was seriously injured, he said.
The 13-year-old was first taken to Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital then to Children's Hospital in Columbus, he said.
According to a news release from the Belpre Police Department, the vehicle was westbound on Rockland Avenue and failed to stop at the Farson Street intersection. The vehicle skidded through the intersection, drove up over the curb through a chain link fence, breaking a large limb from a tree. The vehicle came to rest next to a light pole in the parking lot of International Converter.
A firefighter who responded said the passenger side of the vehicle was smashed and a large tree branch had penetrated the windshield. Both occupants were pinned, officials said.
Bob Franks of the Belpre Volunteer Fire Department said both occupants were wearing seat belts. Franks believed speed was a factor in the crash.
Pieces of the tree remained on the ground in the grassy area of the parking lot Friday, where crime scene tape roped off the area.
The Ohio Highway Patrol is assisting with the reconstruction of the accident, Walker said.
Kate York of the Marietta Times and Roger Adkins, staff writer, contributed to this report.
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