William (Bill) R. Joy, age 86, peacefully passed away January 11, 2016 with his children by his side. Bill was born March 7, 1929 to Robert and Mildred (Moss) Joy in Golden City, MO. He grew up living on his Grandparents farm, graduated from high school, and then moved to Springfield in 1947 with his family.
Bill went down to Powell Service Station on Kearney street were he bought $1’s worth of gas and met the love of his life: Helen Powell. They were married 62 years, worked side by side at the station and hauled and sold produce for many years.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mildred Joy, brother James Joy, and wife Helen Joy. He is survived by his son Ed Joy (Jill); daughter Kathy Mize (James); 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday January 17, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Greenlawn North Funeral Home. A Graveside service will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens on Monday at 10:00 am. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com