William Hobert Lee Joyce

William Hobert Lee Joyce 95, of Scott Depot, WV formerly of Fort Myers, FL passed away on October 12, 2023 at his home following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. He was surrounded by his family as he entered Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus. Affectionately known as Hobie, he was born the 12th of 13 children on the family farm in Scott Depot on July 14, 1928, to the late Arnold and Sarah Joyce. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Patsy, and 11 of his 12 siblings: Madeline, Lillian, Inez, Lyman, Elizabeth, Alice, Jean, Wilson, Colleen, Bob, and Ruth. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 26 years Betty; daughters: Cheryl Bailey (Philip) of Wrightsville PA, Debbi Joyce of Scott Depot, and Jodi Stover of Scott Depot. He was a proud grandfather to: Megan Hencinsky (Mike) of Wharton NJ, Cassi Williamson (Matt) of Xenia OH, Tyler White (Alyssa) of Columbia PA, Kelly Meadows of Barboursville, Ashley Jacobs (Jeremy) of Scott Depot, Brent Meadows (Luci) of Huntington and Josh Stover (Tabitha) of Fayetteville. He was also a proud great-grandfather to: Oliver, Sam, Piper, Teo, Luna, Willow, and Oak. Hobie is also survived by his last surviving sibling, Arlene Wells. He proudly served his Country in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent. His love of chemistry led him to being hired in 1953 as a Lab Tech at Union Carbide. Hobie took a few chemistry classes at Morris Harvey College and West Virginia State College. As his career progressed, he became recognized as an expert in Infrared Spectroscopy Interpretation, not only at Union Carbide but around the country. Hobie retired as a Project Scientist and a week later was rehired as a Consultant. He played a vital role in the investigation of the December 1984 Union Carbide Bhopal India gas leak disaster and remained employed for 6 more years. He enjoyed visiting with family, golf, football, bird watching, gardening and just being outside in nature. The family would like to say a special thank you to Becky and Rod Orem for all the love and support given to Hobie. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741. There will be a private Graveside service at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV at a later time. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Hobie’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Joyce family.

William Hobert Lee Joyce

July 14, 1928 - October 12, 2023