Wayne Joyce

1927 - 2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso

341 Sudderth Drive

Ruidoso, New Mexico

Wayne Joyce Obituary


Reverend Wayne Joyce went to be with the Lord on Oct 10th, 2017. Wayne was born March 2, 1927, and lived a gracious, blessed, service filled life for 90 years.

After serving in the Navy in WWII, he pastored Bible Baptist Church, Apheatone, OK. Graduated as salutatorian from Bible Baptist Seminary as President of Student Body with a Bachelor of Divinity Degree. While attending, Seminary was Associate Pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Kennedale, TX. After Graduation, pastored Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, TX, then organized the Ruidoso Baptist Church, Ruidoso, NM in Feb. 1959. His website, http://waynejoyce.com hosts an extensive free audio library, has had over 10 million downloads, including media hosted on sermonaudio.com, and iTunes. While building Ruidoso Baptist Church, Wayne worked as a general contractor, owner of "Trailer House Service and Supply," city employee for Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, and a volunteer firefighter for the city of Ruidoso Downs. Wayne helped build many of the park structures still in use today, as well as many beautiful homes throughout the area.

Wayne was proceeded in death by his parents: Coleman George and Mary Celeste Joyce; his wife Louise Marie Joyce; his daughter Darlene Marie Joyce; and siblings Melton Joyce Farus and Clarence Joyce Stroup. Wayne is survived by his son Dearl Wayne Joyce, McKinney, TX; two brothers, Albert "Bert" Dunbar Joyce, and "Tommy" Thomas Joyce, both of Barberton, OH; one sister, Virginia Merle Joyce Anders, Coventry Township, OH; 15 nieces and nephews; many devoted and much loved church family members; and a great number of friends. Wayne's life was that of a gifted soul that continually sowed seeds of kindness with everyone he encountered.

The visitation will be Friday, Oct. 13, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and Saturday, Oct.14, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. with the Funeral Service, open to the public, will be conducted at Ruidoso Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct 15th, at 10:00 A.M. Following the service, all are invited to attend a luncheon in the church fellowship hall downstairs. An internment service is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., at Forest Lawn Cemetery, the following day, Monday, Oct 16th.

Over the years, Wayne touched many lives in Ruidoso, and all are welcome to celebrate his dedicated life at these services.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.

Published by Ruidoso News from Oct. 13 to Nov. 12, 2017.
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Wayne Joyce is always worth listening to when I see his sermons on Sermon Audio: they are Biblical, Insightful and very down to earth. Praise God for what God did with this man.

Dan Olsen

Other

November 12, 2023

Pastor Wayne , was indeed a great bible teacher , and expositor of the Word Of God , and yes he will be missed , I had taken notes from his teaching when listening to his preaching , God Bless his family and relatives.

George F Reimuth

Acquaintance

October 24, 2020

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Connie

November 1, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to Reverend Joyce's family. He was a very well liked gentleman. He will be greatly missed!

Katherine Leann Ladd

October 20, 2017

Wayne Joyce was a friend to all and a credit to manhood example. He never forgot faces or names and a demeanor we all hope for. A great friend to all. Thanks. Carroll and Johnnie Blacklock, San Angelo, TX

October 18, 2017

So very sorry for your great loss of a loved one in death. Death certainly leaves a deep void in our hearts. Please find hope and comfort knowing that our loving creator will reunite you soon again on a Paradise Earth. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14*

JF

October 18, 2017

George and Sylvia Felan pray for the family in this time of sorrow.

George Felan

October 13, 2017

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13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruidoso Baptist Church

NM

Oct

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruidoso Baptist Church

NM

Oct

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Ruidoso Baptist Church

NM

Oct

16

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Forest Lawn Cemetery

NM

Funeral services provided by:

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso

341 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

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