Patrick Fly

January 3, 2021

Joseph Patrick "Pat" Fly, 61, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 3, 2021. He passed peacefully at home with his wife Lora and his daughter Risa and son Josh. Pat was preceded in death by his father Andrew Joseph Fly. His is survived by his mother Minnie Louise Fly, his brother, Tommy Fly and wife Debbie; his sister Rhonda Leigh Pearce and husband Norman; 41 nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and friends. Pat graduated from Manor High School in 1977. He went on to serve a two year mission for his Church in the Bogota Columbia Mission. Upon his return, he taught 8th Grade at Camden Middle School and then completed his apprenticeship as a Rigger at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and then moved to Nuclear Rad Con group as a Rad Tech. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Old Dominion University in 1986. He held various jobs that including Project Manager at ATEC and Senior Geologist at the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). After much thought and discussion, he retired from DEQ to stay home and raise his children. Pat served faithfully in his church calls as Elder Quorum President, Scout Leader, Young Men’s President, Bishop and High Priest. He loved those he served, mentored and befriended during his life. He was also very active in the community and loved coaching football and baseball coach at Olive Branch. He was a staunch supporter of ODU athletics but his true passion was watching his children excel in sports. He will always be known by his friends for his deadly three point shot from the left corner of any basketball court and the “trash talk” that followed. His memory will be cherished by all those who knew him.