Robert “Marty” Joyce
January 22, 2019
Date of Service: January 27, 2019
Interment Location: Masonic Section
Robert “Marty” Joyce, 66, of Johnson City went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Holston Manor in Kingsport.
He was a native of Hendersonville, NC and son of the late Joseph Robert Joyce, Jr., and Mae Elizabeth Cardwell Joyce.
Marty proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he served in the 504th MI Brigade at Fort Hood, TX. After serving in the Army, he moved to Memphis, TN and he raised his family. He worked as a Computer System Engineer for a small chemical plant. When he retired, he moved to Johnson City, TN where he enjoyed exploring the mountains and enjoyed the beauty of the area.
Those left to cherish Marty’s memory include his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara Allen Joyce, his son, Allen Joyce and his wife Erica, grandchildren: Wyatt, Allison, and T.J. Joyce; sister, Beth Fisher and her husband Tim.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Marty’s caregiver, Sharon Andes for the loving care provided during his illness.
The family will greet friends to share memories on Saturday, January, 26, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Sunset Room of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. A Celebration of Marty’s life will be held on Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Tim Tapp officiating. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow the service on Sunday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) by visiting tacanow.org.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com . Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Joyce family.
He was a native of Hendersonville, NC and son of the late Joseph Robert Joyce, Jr., and Mae Elizabeth Cardwell Joyce.
Marty proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he served in the 504th MI Brigade at Fort Hood, TX. After serving in the Army, he moved to Memphis, TN and he raised his family. He worked as a Computer System Engineer for a small chemical plant. When he retired, he moved to Johnson City, TN where he enjoyed exploring the mountains and enjoyed the beauty of the area.
Those left to cherish Marty’s memory include his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara Allen Joyce, his son, Allen Joyce and his wife Erica, grandchildren: Wyatt, Allison, and T.J. Joyce; sister, Beth Fisher and her husband Tim.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Marty’s caregiver, Sharon Andes for the loving care provided during his illness.
The family will greet friends to share memories on Saturday, January, 26, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Sunset Room of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. A Celebration of Marty’s life will be held on Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Tim Tapp officiating. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow the service on Sunday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) by visiting tacanow.org.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com . Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Joyce family.
