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William Joyce Obituary
William "Bill" Joyce, 73, beloved Husband, Father, Son, Grandfather, Father-in-law, Brother, and Uncle; was called to his eternal resting place on October 24, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He entered this world on July 15, 1950 in Danbury, NC, born to Hamilton "HM" and Mary "Lois" Joyce.
He is survived by his beloved Wife Virginia "Lynn" Joyce, son Richard (Frances) Joyce, son William "Will" (Stephanie) Joyce, granddaughter Sarah Joyce, grandson Ryan Joyce, Brother Phil (Pam) Joyce, niece Beth (Thomas) Harper, sister MaryAnne (Mike) Barsnes, and niece Nancy Wagner.
The family will receive friends on Friday November 10th, 11am at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL.; where funeral services will be held beginning at 12pm. Mr. Joyce will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Bill's memory.
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3329 E. Semoran Boulevard, Apopka, FL 32703
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