Bhagvat Kumar Joshi

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Bhagvat Kumar (B.K.) Joshi, born as Bhagvatishankar Keshavram Joshi, on August 5, 2024 in Atlanta, GA, at the age of 91.

Dr. Joshi is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Malti. He is survived by his son Sunil, daughter Lopa, daughter-in-law Shelly, and grandson Shaan.

Dr. Joshi was born on December 27, 1932 in Mahuva, India to parents Keshavram and Gulab Ba Joshi, as the youngest of 11 siblings. He graduated from Ahmedabad College in India and obtained his PhD in Political Science from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He then became an esteemed Professor of Political Science and World History at Albany State College (now University) in Albany, GA. On March 1, 1973, he married Malti Parikh in Washington, D.C. and they settled in South Georgia where they started a family and raised their son and daughter. Along with his wife, he also owned and operated the Fairfax Motel in Leesburg, GA for a decade. He retired from academia in 2001, after which he enjoyed traveling with his wife and close family and friends. Some of their favorite destinations were Hawaii, Alaska, Switzerland, the Panama Canal, and Egypt.

Dr. Joshi was also very passionate about current events and the stock market. In his later years, he was a devoted caregiver for his wife. Dr. Joshi will be remembered as a kind and trusted advisor, as well as a lively storyteller. He was instrumental in sponsoring several family members to emigrate from India and settle in the United States in the 1970’s, and in helping several friends in his community acclimate along the way.

On Sunday, August 11th, we will gather to celebrate the life of this devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and grandfather, who made his mark as an inspirational trailblazer in both his family and his hometown.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation in memory of Dr. B.K. Joshi. AMDF is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention, treatment, and cure of Macular Degeneration, a condition that impacted him for many years (link: https://www.macular.org/want-to-help/donate ).