Mr. Julius "Buddy" Joyce, Jr.

Obituary On December 15, 2021, Julius “Buddy” Joyce Jr., passed away at the St. Luke's Medical Center on the Plaza. He had been suffering from numerous ailments that became no longer able to bear. Julius Joyce Jr was born on April 29, 1935 in Hughes Arkansas through the union of Julius Joyce Sr and Blanche Mae Joyce. He was the third of that union preceded by James B. and Inez Joyce. He received his primary education in Hughes Arkansas. The family moved to Kansas City Mo in 1949 where he furthered his education at R T Coles High School. It was there he met Mary Esther May, his first wife and to that union came Sharon Lynn, Ricardo Dewayne, Gerald Lee, Carol Ann and Julia Kay. This marriage was later dissolved in 1970. Buddy, as he was best known, was the premier tire groover in the Kansas City area. He worked for numerous car dealers and tire businesses in the Kansas City area. John Harrison’s and Beck’s Tire Service just to mention a few. He later became an entrepreneur and started his own tire business. In his younger days Buddy was an avid pugilist and participated in several Golden Glove Competitions. He also was a competent guitarist and loved playing the Blues on his lead guitar, particularly for his children. In August 1993, Buddy married Dollie Ann Carroll, and they lived harmoniously until her death in November of 2007. Buddy was also a devoted follower of Christ and attended the Emanuel Baptist Church under Rev. White until his health began to fail. Buddy was preceded in death by both parents, both siblings, James B. Joyce and Inez Joyce-Love-Gunnels-Wesley, sister in law Iola Love-Joyce, brother in laws Willie Love, Hosea Gunnels, Willie Wesley, and Paul Carroll and one grandson Taylor Joyce. He leaves to cherish his memories children, Sharon (Garland) Hill, Ricardo Joyce, Gerald (Sheryl) Joyce, Carol Joyce and Julia Joyce, grandchildren Shaunice Neal, Shauntae Joyce, Matthew Joyce, Noel Joyce, Broderick (Emily) Joyce, Bronson Joyce and Brittany Thornton, great grandchildren India Neal, Kele (Chase) Melies, Amorie, Jullien, Destani, Gabriel and Axel Joyce, Jaidyn, Darnell, Jiani, great great grandchildren Jayce Duhart and J’Hae. In-laws Elmer Carroll and Mary Carroll. And a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 11:00am at Mt. Washington Baptist Church. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the church.. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Julius "Buddy" Joyce, Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Julius "Buddy" Joyce, Jr.

April 29, 1935 - December 15, 2021