Mr. Ermon Luther Joyce, Sr. of Broxton, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Joyce was born November 13, 1948 to the late Junior Edgar Joyce and the Donnie Lee Langford Joyce. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jeannette Dusenbury Joyce and a son Kevin Joyce.
Mr. Joyce, a native of Plant City, FL, was a master millwright. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served with the Airborne Rangers.
Survivors include: Children Ermon L. Joyce, Jr. and wife Michelle of Tampa, FL, Michael Joyce and wife Sherry of Douglas, GA, Eva Joyce of Jacksonville, FL, and Jeff Joyce of Lakeland, FL; brother Billy Joyce, Sr. and wife Tricia of Douglas, GA; sisters Peggy Swilley and husband Charles of Douglas, GA and Marion Raymer and husband Mark of Savannah; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Memorial services will follow at a later date.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.