Uail Samuel Joyce Sr.

In accordance to the Divine plan of our Heavenly Father, Uail Samuel Joyce Sr. transitioned peacefully to his home in glory on December 31, 2012. Uail was born on November 28, 1926, in Thorpe, West Virginia. He was the seventh of nine children born to the late Robert H. and Ida Joyce. Uail attended the Gary District Public School System in Gary, West Virginia. On February 24, 1952, he wedded Louise Everson Joyce. The family established residency in Thorpe, West Virginia. They enjoyed a happy union up until her death on April 15, 2011. He was a promoter of peace who never met a stranger. With the Masters traits, he was a custom builder and renovator. He took great pleasure in designing unique and witty inventions (scooters, wagons and sleds) for his childrens enjoyment. After 44 years in the work force, he retired from the United Steel Mining Company. With craftsman and skilled hands, he helped build great cathedrals and temples in states many, many miles away to support his family during coal mine striking seasons. Uail accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was a faithful and active Deacon of the Miracle Mount Carmel Church in Kimball, WV. He was a great lover of music and highly known for his excellent singing abilities. He was a member of the Gospel Jubilees. His favorite song was Tell Me What Youre Going To Do When the World Is On Fire. In 1989, he relocated to Roanoke, VA and served on the Deacon Board of the Glorious Church of God in Christ, Inc. Uail was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Louise Everson Joyce; parents, Robert H. and Ida K. Joyce Beale; siblings, Mattie Lee, Naomi Lewis, Alma Russell, Mozell Thomas, Robert and Jerry Joyce. He leaves to share his legacy, cherish his memories, and celebrate his life 11 children, Uaildeen (Louis) Freeman, of Wilmington, Delaware, Marcella (Leroy) Williams, of Jacksonville, Florida, Arnita Joyce, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sequeena (Lavan) Robinson, Lorenzo (Muriel) Joyce, Estrellita (Wayne) Johnson, Senorita (Calvin) Green, Maria (Robert) Wilson, Monalisa (Jeffrey) Journette, Carmella (Frank) Johnson and Uail Joyce Jr., all of Roanoke, Virginia; a great host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a beloved brother, General Bishop Arnie (Mother Lottie Joyce) and dear sister, Nannie Brodgen, of Thorpe, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Glorious Church of God in Christ, Inc., 1830 Hanover Avenue, NW, Roanoke, VA with Bishop Arnie H. Joyce officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call for viewing on Friday, January 4, 2013, from noon until 4 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis and viewing will resume at 5 p.m. at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013, at the church. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.