James Irving Joyce Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Irving Joyce (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Irving Joyce to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dolphus Joyce and Sallie Joyce; his wife Wyola Hair Joyce; his children, Denise Joyce and Harold Joyce; and his brothers, Willie and Howard Joyce.
He is survived by: his children, James Joyce Jr., Vickie King (Scot) and Linda Griffin; his grandchildren, Wesley Joyce, Nikki Shreck (Timmy), Richard King (Angela), Jason King (Ashley), Lauren King (Dan) and Andrew Joyce (Taylor); his great grandchildren, Tristen, Taylor Shreck, Allie and Beau Joyce; and his siblings, Mary Lee Doss, Hazel Vernon, Earline Franks, Wayne, Thomas, Benton and Glenn Joyce.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Durham Memorial Baptist Church 133 Robins Rd Durham, NC 27703 or Glenn's Chapel Church 696 Victory Hill Church Rd Stoneville, NC 27048.
