Troy E. Joyce

        Mr. Troy Elgin Joyce, age 77 of Bassett, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Sovah Health in Martinsville.  He was born on December 29, 1942 to the late Rufus and Sadie Ratliff Joyce.  Troy had served in the National Guard and was a motorcycle enthusiast who logged close to 750,000 miles across the Southeastern U.S.      

         Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn Joyce, Darrell and Judy Joyce; extended family member, Marcie Martin; seven grandchildren, Savanna Joyce, Craig Joyce, Benjamin Joyce, Hudson Martin, Kaiden Martin, Megan Price, Megan Whitlow; three great grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Billy Stone.

         Respecting the current limitations of numbers for public gatherings at this time (Covid-19), a memorial service will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 4432 Pleasant View Dr., Patrick Springs, VA 24133,  Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.