A Forsyth County teenager critically injured in a wreck last month that killed his grandfather died Sunday. Joseph Jude “Joe” Dumphy was 15.
Joe was a rising sophomore at North Forsyth County High School, where he was a member of the varsity golf team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was also a member of Chestatee Golf Club and played on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, according to his online obituary.
On June 27, Joe was riding with his grandparents when 78-year-old John Joseph Dumphy failed to yield as he got on Ga. 400, according to the Dawson County newspaper. Dumphy, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene of the wreck, which injured three others, including his grandson.
Joe was flown to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he remained until his death.
“He was truly a Christian at heart, as he put his heart and soul into everything he did with dedication and an incredible work ethic,” his obituary states. “Even in his death, Joe was able to make an impact with the donation of five of his organs to others in need so that they may live.”
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Browns Bridge Church in Cumming. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Joe Dumphy Memorial Golf Scholarship,” c/o Moore Wealth Management, 210 Washington Street NW, Suite 106, Gainesville, GA 30501.
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