Lt. Joseph Scott Nagy, 51, of Olathe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2015 with his wife, Carla and children Joe, Nicole and Chris at his bedside at KU Medical Center.

Joe was born on May 13, 1963 to Joseph and Jean Nagy in Norton, KS. He graduated McKeesport Senior High School in 1981, and attended Penn State, while studying Aerospace Engineering, for two years before enlisting in the U.S. Army.

Joe joined the U.S Army in 2/15/1983 as military police officer, and was stationed out of Frankfurt, Germany. While in Germany, Joe enjoyed the food, the culture, and exploring the countryside and partaking in Oktoberfest.

He married Carla Jackson on May 26, 1984 in North Huntington, PA and they started a family in Germany. Returning to the States he was transferred to Fort Leavenworth and remained there until discharged in 1992.

Joe was employed with the Johnson County Sheriffs Office for 23 years.
He spent almost 19 years in the Training Division, and was gifted at instructing and mentoring others, both inside and outside of the
Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Joe loved holidays with his family where he could provide his delicious smoked meats for all to enjoy, and he also enjoyed golfing and in his earlier years was also involved in Karate School.

While Joe was a quiet spirit, he had a true heart for serving, and helping those in need. He leaves a legacy with many family member and friends, and will be deeply missed.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Carla, his children Joe, Nicole and his son-in-law, Chris Goodson, father Joseph Nagy, brother Ronald Nagy, sister Patti Simko, and he was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Nagy.


Memorials are suggested to the Lymphoma Leukemia Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202
or the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue #204, Overland Park, KS 66202.