Troy Carl Joseph

A funeral service for Troy Carl Joseph will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at VFW Post 8200 in downtown Liberty Hill, Texas. Troy passed away July 26 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 91. He was born December 8, 1919, in Rock House Community near Liberty Hill to Taylor Emzie Joseph and Susie Hamilton Joseph. In 1958, Troy married the love of his life, Norma Faye Parker, who preceded him in death by only 50 days.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elmer Hamilton Joseph and Emzie Merton Joseph; a son, J.B. Jackson; and a granddaughter, Amanda Joseph.

Together, Troy and Norma raised their children Gayneth Eiben and husband Steve, Deborah Joseph Gaston, Troy Joseph, Jr. and wife Robin, Michael Joseph and wife Carolyn, Mary Ann Gautney, Nettie Woods, Loretta “June” Lutz, Sandra Russell and husband Jerry, Cheryl Hegar and husband Robert, Norma Schaefer and husband Lee, Suzy Joseph Lyon, Taylor Joseph and wife Cheryl, and a daughter-in-law, Anna Jackson.

Troy was “Papa” to many and was proud of his numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He graduated from his beloved Liberty Hill High School in 1937, and was extremely proud that during his time there, he helped choose the school mascot and voted for the school colors to be purple and gold. Upon his graduation, Troy embarked on a lifetime of adventures including a stint in the US Navy, a career in construction, and owner of a liquor store and gas station.

Upon his retirement, he devoted his life to public service and volunteerism. Troy was a proud member and former President of the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce, VFW Post 8200, and various City committees, including the Parks & Recreation Board where he was still serving at the time of his death.

He served for many years as an Election Judge in Williamson County where he presided over national and state elections. A proud “Yellow Dog Democrat,” Troy served the people of Liberty Hill as a delegate for state and county conventions.

Liberty Hill was his hometown, the place that held his heart. He served for many years as the head of the town’s Information Center. He helped plan “every function at the Junction,” as he liked to say, including the Liberty Hill BBQ Cookoff, countless parades and benefits, groundbreaking ceremonies and more.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either VFW Post 8200, 102 W. Myrtle Street, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642 or bring a NEW 20" inch box fan to be contributed to Family Eldercare Fan Drive.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.