RICHMOND, Virginia
JOYCE, John N., 71, of Midlothian, passed away June 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Joyce and Mary N. Joyce; and sister, Diane J. Herndon. John retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Daniel Joyce; and their two sons, John R. Joyce and wife, Cherie, and Daniel P. Joyce and wife, Alison; also survived by grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Joyce, Vikki L. Rouleau, Abigail D. Joyce and Garrett A. Joyce; and great-grandchildren, Braeden T. Rouleau and Camryn E. Rouleau; a brother, Charles P. Joyce; a sister, Patricia J. Spillman. Per John's wishes, his body will be cremated and a private graveside service will be held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Farmville, Va.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Remembering Johnny on this Father's Day and how important his family was to him. You are all in our thoughts this day and every day.
Melissa and Ryan Douglas
June 16, 2013 | Stillwater, MN
Marilyn, John Ross, Dan, I am sorry to hear about John's passing. He was one of my fathers best friends and was a good friend to me when I was small and at VDOT. You have my deepest sympathy. John will be missed.
Michael Wray
June 13, 2013 | Glen Allen, VA
Oh Marilyn, our hearts break for you! We love you and will miss Mr. Wonderful.
Wendyanne Gray
June 10, 2013 | Midlothian, VA
Marilyn and Family,
I was sorry to hear about JJ. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in your time of grief. May your memories comfort you each and everyday.
~ Herbert Pegram, Richmond, Virginia
June 07, 2013
Marilyn and Family-
So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of him help you find peace during this difficult time.
Melvin, Jennifer, and Stephanie Watson
June 07, 2013 | Montpelier, VA
Marilyn, John Ross, Dan, and family - our family is saddened to hear of the loss of such a great man. I can't imagine what my childhood would have been like without him as a part of it. I feel like his Dad's farm was my second home and I will never forget all the warm summer nights in the back yard with you guys listening to crazy stories and learning more about politics than I EVER wanted to know! I am pretty sure that he (and Flip) taught me my first jokes (clean and dirty) and he...
Sandy Glenn Dilly
June 07, 2013 | Farmville, VA
I learned alot from John working for him at VDOT and am truly sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn and the entire family. JJ you will be missed.
Sharon Freed
June 07, 2013 | Chester, VA
Marilyn and family,
We were surprised and truly sorry to hear about John. John and I worked at VDOT for several years before we really knew each other. However, in the last 20+ years, we got to be buddies and know each other quite well. He was a good guy and always a pleasure to be around. Doris and I will miss him a lot.
Doris and Hugh Epperly - Powhatan, VA
June 07, 2013
John was a good man, and I was honored to have been a co-worker. He will be missed; we know, however, that he is now in a much better place. Rest in peace, "JJ".
Cindy (Munn) Loving
June 07, 2013 | Mechanicsville, VA
