James "Jay" Harry Joyce

James “Jay” Harry Joyce, III, age 63, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and family members on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Jay was born on September 8, 1962 to James “Jim” Joyce, Jr. and Ella Sue Joyce Goard. He grew up in Stuart, VA where he was a 1980 graduate of Patrick County High School. Jay attended Wake Forest University where he received a BS in Biology. He then continued his education at Wake Forest Law School, earning his J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1987. Over his career, Jay worked as both a lawyer and stock broker. Most recently, he had returned to practicing law. During an internship in Connecticut, Jay met Katherine Wilson, and they were married on August 13, 1988. They lived and raised their family in Winston-Salem. Jay was a devoted husband to Katherine, taking care of her during her battle with early-onset Alzheimer's.