Billy M. Joyce

Billy Samuel Joyce, 70, of Eden, North Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Joyce; his brother, Donald Manuel Joyce; his maternal grandparents, Elihue Joyce and Mary Ellen Hylton-Joyce; his parents, Floyd A. Joyce Sr. and Onie Delois Hairston Joyce; and his sister, Ruth Delois Joyce.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Virginia Nowlin Joyce of Eden, North Carolina; his son, Billy Samuel Joyce Lemon (Sarah) of Norfolk, Virginia; his grandchildren, Blake, Bella and Bonnie; his brothers, Floyd Joyce Jr. and Robin Joyce of Martinsville, Virginia; his sisters, Rita, Jackie, and Stacey of Roanoke, Virginia; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also remembered with gratitude by his caretaker, Timothy Hatcher and nephew Donald Tunstall.

Known to all as Sammy, Billy was a spirited and beloved person who deeply loved his family. He was born in Critz, Virginia, attended Hardin Reynolds School, and Patrick County High School and later attended J. D. Bassett High School after moving to Bassett, Virginia.

A Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, September 10 the at Basset Funeral Home Chapel at 3 pm.