Marvin McClellan Joy, 74 of Hollywood, MD died on June 10, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Born October 5, 1935 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Ernest McClellan Joy and Mary Lena Gatton.

He was the loving husband of Shirley Elizabeth Joy whom he married on August 25, 1956 in Hollywood, MD.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters Juanita Buchanan, Joyce Remmel, Elwood Joy and Arnold Joy, one daughter Wendy Paul of Leonardtown, MD, one grandchild Alexis Paul, numerous nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by his siblings, Eunice Gatton, Herbert Joy, Mildred Crichfield and Marian Joy.

Marvin was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and attended Great Mills High School graduating in 1954. He worked as an Engineering Technician for Patuxent Naval Air Station for 30 years, retiring on May 30, 1997. Marvin loved his family, friends he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping and reading his bible.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 5:00-8:00P.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00P.M. by Fr. Raymond Schmidt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD at 10:00 A.M, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Arnold Joy, Denny Gatton, Calvin Joy, Elwood Joy, Gary Joy, and Gerry Joy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale Gatton, Mike Buchanan, and Ken Buchanan.

Contributions may be made payable to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636, Hollywood Fire Department P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636, and St. John's Building 43927 St. John's Road Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.