Celebrating the life of
Joseph Read Joyce, Jr.
September 13, 1922 - September 15, 2008
Joseph Read Joyce, Jr.
SAVANNAH - Joseph Read Joyce, Jr., age 86, died September 15, 2008, at Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Joyce attended Benedictine Military School and Spring Hill College. He served in the European theatre during World War II with the Coast Artillery Anti-aircraft Battery and retired as a Captain from the United States Army. He was associated with his father at Joyce Brothers Grocery and retired from the City of Savannah.
Mr. Joyce was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret W. Joyce, and a son, Joseph R. Joyce, III.
Surviving are children, Janet J. Brennan, Joy J. Shure, and J. Patrick Joyce; grandchildren, Catherine M. Carter, Dolan S. Carter, J. Patrick Brennan, Jr., J. Read Brennan, and Timothy M. Brennan, II; great-grandchildren, Lilla C. Brennan, J. Read Brennan, Jr., and Margaret E. Brennan.
A private graveside service will be held at Catholic Cemetery.
Please send remembrances to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1003 East Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31405, Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406, or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Tommy & Beverly Butler, Savannah, GA
To my loving cousins, Jan, Joy, and Pat. What I remember most about your Dad, my Uncle Sonny is this: He always seemed to be very busy, yet, every time I saw him and said hello, he always took a brief and I mean brief! moment, smiled at me, said something nice, and made me feel that he was really happy to see me. Apparently, that has had an impact in my life, because at 62, I can still see him, with a smile, and a kind word. The best part, is I'll see him again, and you will as well. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Sonny, in all their perfection are together again. And we thought we had a reunion. I love you all so very much. Your old cousin and playmate, Paul
- Paul Myrick, St. Johns, FL
Dear Jan, Joy, and Pat: May God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Sonny and it saddens me to know that he is last of our parent's generation. Buzzy
- Buzz Weimar, Savannah, GA
Dear Jan and Family.I was sorry to read of your Dad,'Sunshine'passing.I can remember many good times at the old Muny.You are all in Judy and my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Jan, Joy & Pat May the grace of God grant each of the love and comfort that you need during these trying times. All of the Weimar kids love each of you.
- Bubba Myrick, Brunswick, GA
Jan, Joy and Pat Uncle Sonny is in our prayers along with all of you. I know that he wasn't always the easiest dad to live with, but all of our dads and moms lived through some pretty rough times and I think they all tried to make life better for us. I remember going out to the water filtration plant when Uncle Sony and dad worked together. Uncle Sonny was always willing to take the time to show Chuck and me what he did there. Love you all Dick and Randee
- Richard E. Powell, Savannah, GA
Jan, Joy, Pat and JoJo, I am sad to hear of Uncle Sonny's passing. I hope he did not suffer in his last days. Your dad's death truly marks the end of the wonderful aunts and uncles we all shared as the grandchildren of the Weimars. I have such fond memories of being with your mom and dad and all the other aunts and uncles and first cousins at the Weimar house on 32nd Street on Sundays, at the May River in Bluffton and at Tybee and at each others homes for so many joyous occasions. Uncle Sonny took me on my first hunting trip in woods out behind the Savannah Water Works on Cherokee hill. My dad worked at that plant for many years thanks to your dad. Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts today. Love you all, Chuck
- Chuck Powell, Savannah, GA
My thoughts are with you, along with prayers that God will give you the strength to face these difficult days. Sincerely, Joan
- Joan Wilkinson, Savannah, GA
My prayer are with each of you.
- Barry Gooch, Moncks Corner, SC
Jan, Joy and Pat & Family, We pray that God will comfort you during this most difficult time. Mag and Sunshine are together again. Love to you all.
- Larry & Angie Orrel, Fleming Island, FL
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Tommy & Beverly Butler, Savannah, GA
To my loving cousins, Jan, Joy, and Pat. What I remember most about your Dad, my Uncle Sonny is this: He always seemed to be very busy, yet, every time I saw him and said hello, he always took a brief and I mean brief! moment, smiled at me, said something nice, and made me feel that he was really happy to see me. Apparently, that has had an impact in my life, because at 62, I can still see him, with a smile, and a kind word. The best part, is I'll see him again, and you will as well. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Sonny, in all their perfection are together again. And we thought we had a reunion. I love you all so very much. Your old cousin and playmate, Paul
- Paul Myrick, St. Johns, FL
Dear Jan, Joy, and Pat: May God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Sonny and it saddens me to know that he is last of our parent's generation. Buzzy
- Buzz Weimar, Savannah, GA
Dear Jan and Family.I was sorry to read of your Dad,'Sunshine'passing.I can remember many good times at the old Muny.You are all in Judy and my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Jan, Joy & Pat May the grace of God grant each of the love and comfort that you need during these trying times. All of the Weimar kids love each of you.
- Bubba Myrick, Brunswick, GA
Jan, Joy and Pat Uncle Sonny is in our prayers along with all of you. I know that he wasn't always the easiest dad to live with, but all of our dads and moms lived through some pretty rough times and I think they all tried to make life better for us. I remember going out to the water filtration plant when Uncle Sony and dad worked together. Uncle Sonny was always willing to take the time to show Chuck and me what he did there. Love you all Dick and Randee
- Richard E. Powell, Savannah, GA
Jan, Joy, Pat and JoJo, I am sad to hear of Uncle Sonny's passing. I hope he did not suffer in his last days. Your dad's death truly marks the end of the wonderful aunts and uncles we all shared as the grandchildren of the Weimars. I have such fond memories of being with your mom and dad and all the other aunts and uncles and first cousins at the Weimar house on 32nd Street on Sundays, at the May River in Bluffton and at Tybee and at each others homes for so many joyous occasions. Uncle Sonny took me on my first hunting trip in woods out behind the Savannah Water Works on Cherokee hill. My dad worked at that plant for many years thanks to your dad. Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts today. Love you all, Chuck
- Chuck Powell, Savannah, GA
My thoughts are with you, along with prayers that God will give you the strength to face these difficult days. Sincerely, Joan
- Joan Wilkinson, Savannah, GA
My prayer are with each of you.
- Barry Gooch, Moncks Corner, SC
Jan, Joy and Pat & Family, We pray that God will comfort you during this most difficult time. Mag and Sunshine are together again. Love to you all.
- Larry & Angie Orrel, Fleming Island, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
