Joseph Albert Detty, Sr., 89, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:25 a.m. at his home.
Joe was born April 29, 1937, at Good Hope in Fayette County, Ohio to Clarence Henry and Agnes Lucille Conrad Detty. He lived most of his life in Old Hickory, TN before returning to Washington Court House five years ago.
He was a country music singer, mechanic, a key maker, had owned and operated Old Hickey Siding and formerly was a police officer in Nashville and worked undercover.
Joe was a member of the Christian Holiness Church and enjoyed country and gospel music, fishing and boating.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Florence Hulbert Detty; his parents; four brothers, John Detty, Paul Detty, Daniel Detty and David Detty and four sisters, Rachel Davis, Mary Payton, Ruth Hartley and Esther Cockerill.
Joe is survived by four children, Carol Sue Detty of Louisville, KY, Joseph A. Detty, Jr. of Washington Court House, Steve Farley of Mammoth Cave, KY and Tina Marie Joseph of Washington Court House, seven grandchildren, Lisa Overton, Janeen (Bryan) Fairhurst, Destiny Detty, Stephanie (Junior Long) Detty, Brandy (Scott) Newsom, Joey Morris and Jacki Morris; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and his companion Yorkies, Chica Louise, Binki, Isabella and Punkin.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation will be observed. Burial of the cremains will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Chillicothe.
A celebration of life is being planned and will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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