Arthur Joyce
Funeral services for Arthur Benton Joyce Sr., 79, of Corinth, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at McPeters Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Prentiss Gordon officiating. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Henry Cemetery.
Mr. Joyce died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1931, in Eastview, Tenn. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Corinth.
He was first employed by Berry Motor Company, where he co-oped to put himself through college. After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Tyrone Hydraulics, followed by Dana Corp., and Sauer Sundstrand, where he retired as plant manager.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was the youngest company commander in his unit’s history. He was a Rotarian and served on many church and civic committees. He was an entrepreneur, an inventor, an accomplished guitarist, a licensed pilot, and enjoyed golf and bowling. He was known to be a humble and good-hearted man who most enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Hillard Joyce and Ella Mae Hamm Joyce of Ramer, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Huggins Joyce of Corinth; a daughter, Cathy Ann Joyce Boles (Dr. David Boles Sr.) of Clarksville, Tenn.; and a son, Arthur Benton Joyce Jr. (Joy) of Corinth; six grandchildren, Erin Joyce, Ben Joyce, David L. “Duke” Boles Jr. (Amanda), Katie Boles, Daniel Boles and Courtney Boles; two great-grandchildren; and his brother, Ron Joyce of Huntsville, Ala.
Pallbearers will be Jim Ealey, Ernest, Russell, Russell Taylor, Randy Taylor, Gene McFall and Johnny Rowsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Paul Thompson, Dr. Sherrill B. Stewart, Dr. Tim Noyes, Dr. Bill Henson, Tom Dabney, and the former employees of Berry Motor Company, Tyrone Hydraulics Dana Corp., and Sauer Sundstrand.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral Home.
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