Bobby Dean Joyce, Jr. - Fair Funeral Home

Bobby Dean Joyce, Jr. May 8, 1957 - September 22, 2017

Born: Wednesday May 8, 1957

Died: Friday Sep 22, 2017

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Bobby Dean Joyce Jr., 60, passed away at his home in Stokesdale, North Carolina, on Friday, September 22, 2017. A funeral service will be held at Leaksville Christian Church on Thursday, September 28 at 11am with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Wednesday evening at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bobby and Hazel Joyce in Eden.

He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 8, 1957. Dean will be remembered for his strong work ethic that started at age 14, and included jobs as a school bus driver when he was a Senior at Morehead High School (1975), and also worked for Spray Cotton Mills. Dean spent the majority of his career working for Duke Energy at the Dan River Plant in Eden, North Carolina, for 38 years, where he ultimately served as an Operations Team Supervisor. Dean was a car enthusiast having owned Novas and his beloved Mustang. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was an avid sports fan and loved to watch the UNC Tarheels and the San Francisco 49’ers, as well as professional golf. Dean loved his family and embraced his role as son, brother, father and Poppie. His most recent attention was spent with the “lights of his life” –Hazel, his mom, Kristin, Jacob, Megan, his children, and Corbin and Camden, his grandchildren. Dean was a member of Leaksville Christian Church where he enjoyed seeing his church family every Sunday. He will be remembered for being a person who would help friends and family, as he had a loving and very compassionate heart for people.

He is survived by his children, Kristin Joyce (Josh Stanley) of Stokesdale, NC, Jacob Joyce and Megan Joyce, both of Greensboro; grandchildren Corbin and Camden Stanley. He is also survived by his parents, Bobby Dean, Sr. and Hazel Joyce of Eden, NC; two sisters, Robin Joyce and Melanie Joyce, both of Eden ; two brothers, Keith Joyce of Kannapolis and Todd (Christa) Joyce of Apex, NC;; Lisa Joyce, mother of his children, along with three nieces and six nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington St., Eden, NC 27288 (336-623-2959)

Online condolences can be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com

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We were so saddened to hear of Dean's passing...He was a coworker at Duke Energy and a fellow MHS . classmate of the class of 1975 May God embrace you and your family during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!
Keith and Sherry Aheron

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Georgann McGhee

We are so sorry to here about your son. We wish peace and the love of God be with you in your time of suffering. Love in Christ, Ben and Carolyn Pruitt Ben and Carolyn Pruirr
Ben and Carolyn Pruitt

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Prayers are with your family at this difficult time. With my deepest sympathies, Lisa Wright Hines
Lisa Hines

May God Bless your family during this saddest of times. I worked with Dean for many years at Dan River Station. Dean was always a pleasure to work with and will be missed by his Duke Family.
Paulette Bowman

Robin - so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour

We are so sorry to hear about Dean - our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Charles & Kelly Burton

Dear Kristin, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers with the untimely loss of your father. We surround you with our love during this most difficult time. May God continue to bring you comfort on your journey through life. With heartfelt sympathy, John & Frankie Olmsted
John & Frankie Olmsted

I am so sorry for all of you . My boys lost their father about three months ago and it was and still is a sad and hurtful time. I love you all and try to remember the good things that you shared. God bless you and keep you.
Shay Lombardo

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