
Gilmer Thomas Joyce
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Gilmer Thomas Joyce, 90, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on September 13, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1933 to the late Reid Thomas Joyce and Margie Haymore Joyce of Surry County, NC. Gilmer was predeceased by two sisters, Edith J. Eaton (Herbert), Frances J. Chilton (Kenneth) and by one brother, Graham C. Joyce (Harriet). He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jo Ormond Joyce, their son, Joel Thomas Joyce (Tina Mattson) of Wilmington, NC, one brother, J. Richard Joyce (Rachel) and brother-in-law, Bill Ormond (Jean). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Gilmer served 2 years in the US Army, and afterwards made a career in finance and banking, retiring from First Union Bank after 34 years. He served with Sales and Marketing Executives, Optimist Club and Kiwanis Club of Wilmington. He was highly respected in his profession and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
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