Mr. John F. Joyce
November 16, 2013
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Mr. John F. Joyce, age 68, of Sandy Springs, passed away Nov. 16, 2013. Born in Dublin, Ireland, John was a private pilot who enjoyed flying, NASCAR, traveling, living life to the fullest and time spent with family and friends. He was the owner of European Auto Service and Eurasian Auto Services in Carrollton. Mr. Joyce was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Martin Joyce and a brother Paul Joyce.
Surviving are his wife Barbara Joyce; daughter Denise Joyce and partner Nancy Dyer; son Declan Joyce and his wife April; 6 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 1 sister and a host of extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 19th from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 11:00 AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr., Sandy Springs, GA. Fr. Frank Richardson will be the celebrant. Following the funeral mass Mr. Joyce will be cremated and brought back to his native Ireland.
In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations in John's memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760 Pollard Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30315.
Arrangements by Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill, Marietta, GA, Phone (770)919-7100
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The staff of Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill wishes to express our sincerest condolences to the Joyce family.
Barbara, we’re so sad to learn of John’s passing. It was a pleasure to meet John and get to know him while he and Lindsey were in rehabiliation, sharing the same room. Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you and your family.
Barbara, we are so sorry to hear about John. He was one of our favorite people. We met John through Eurasian Automotive when we moved to Carroll County. John used to work and design for BMW in Europe and he knew more about those cars than anyone I have ever met. He knew how to get the most out of cars and keep them running forever. Our cars he worked on both have close to 300,000 miles on them. John was so meticulous when he dealt with the BMW. He helped design them; he knew how to handle them. He loved his native Ireland and was a wonderful person. If an explosion early on had not severly injured John, no telling what he could have accomplished, in addition to all he had already wonderfully achieved. May the Lord bless and keep you Barbara and family. The Lord took a good one when he took John. I look forward to seeing him again someday! Much love, Vicki and David Anderson
I have been preparing for this day for over 2 years dad. Now that the time has come I cant handle it, im not ready to say goodbye.I know your not suffering anymore you can get up and walk you can even fly now. Please watch over us as you always have and please help guide me like you always have. I love you and will miss you Dad..
Please accept my condolences, Barb, on the loss of your beloved John.