Danny Lee Joyce

August 1, 1953 - December 6, 2021

Danny Lee Joyce, age 68, of Raven, Virginia, passed away on December 6, 2021 at his home. Danny was born on August 1, 1953 in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Robert Lee Joyce and Betty Ruth Brown Joyce. Danny was a Richlands High School graduate of 1972 and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA local #1760. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Danny will be missed by all his loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by a brother, David Joyce; father in law, Raymond “Barney” Mulligan; niece, Virginia Smith; and two nephews, Chris Bostic and Gerald Joyce. Danny insisted he was a member of the rough and tough club of Cedar Bluff Elementary School, Richlands Jr. High School and graduated with the proud Class of 1972 of Richlands High School. He remained a true Blue Tornado fan for life! Danny was industrious young man trapping along Indian Creek, delivering newspapers, providing full service at Claypool Hill ESSO; working at Mr. Farmer’s Greenhouse on Edgewater Drive, Claypool Hill Cemetery, and proudly stating he even cleaned out a man’s barn for a bottle of pop. After graduating, Danny attended SVCC. Late one night he went to the Tastee Freeze and was bitten by the love bug when he met the future love of his life. He married Teresa and was gifted with three beautiful children: Melanie, Nicholas, and Laura. Danny’s greatest joy in life was his family. He coached from T-Ball through Sr. League for Richlands Little League. He coached his kids in basketball, was a boy scout leader, and assisted with numerous school projects. He enjoyed camping in the summer, yard work, and sports all year round. Danny loved pulling pranks and did more than his share of “Dad Jokes.” Always laughing, he loved building and tinkering with anything mechanical. Everyone knew that Danny could fix anything. He was our hero! We were blessed with four grandchildren. He looked forward every summer to spending at least a month teaching kids to whittle, building birdhouses, target practice, fishing, and playing games. Danny is survived by: His Loving Wife, Teresa Ann Mulligan Joyce Daughters: Melanie Joyce of Pikeville, KY Laura Joyce of Oklahoma City, OK Son: Nicholas Joyce and wife, Kirsty of Denver, CO Sister: Rita Bostic and husband, Wayne of Swords Creek, VA Brothers: Larry Joyce and wife, Carol of Cedar Bluff, VA Curtis Joyce and wife, Kim of Swords Creek, VA Sisters-in-law, Sonja Joyce of Claypool Hill, VA; Linda Whited and husband, Larry of Swords Creek, VA; Debbie Smith of Belmont, NC; Kathy Dubose and husband, Ray of Gastonia, NC; and Nancy Johnson and husband, Richard of Mesa, AZ Brother in Law: John Bailey and wife, Amanda of Gastonia, NC Mother in Law: Una Lee Bailey of Richlands, Virginia Grandchildren: Hudson Joyce, Charlie Joyce, Julian Salcedo Joyce and Isabella Salcedo Joyce Fur Babies: Lucky, Rose, Lucy, and Moose. Several family and friends also survive. A celebration of life service for Danny Lee Joyce will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Scottie Brown officiating. The UMWA Chaplin Corps will conduct services. The Joyce family will receive friends from 6-7 pm and after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Tazewell County Humane Society, Richlands Little League, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia oversees arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.