Jesse Joy Herd, 83, passed away in his home in Fort Myers, Florida January 16, 2019. 

Joy was born October 11, 1935 in Jacksboro, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Mary Herd, and his son, Scott Herd.

He is survived by a son, Eric Herd of Conroe, Texas, a sister, Mary Velo of Lawton, Oklahoma and two brothers, Claude and Gerald of Jacksboro, Texas plus several nieces and nephews.

The family is not conducting a public memorial service.