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Earl Joyce Obituary

Joyce, Earl of Chicago, age 90, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2007, the beloved husband of Lucille, father of Jacqueline McClinton and Edna Jean Joyce, grandfather of Lorri Powell, uncle of Milton Carlson, niece of Elaine Joyce, brother-in-law of Bernice Robie, beloved by nieces, nephews and friends. He worked for Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company as District Manager over all of Illinois and a Managing General Agent. He made a total of 57 years with the company, retiring at age 88. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nocember 3rd, at Kelly-Woodlawn United Methodist, 6955 S. King Dr., at 11 a.m. Visitation Friday, November 2nd, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. 773-846-6567.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2007.

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Jeanette Jones-SImpson

November 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My ex-husband Phillip Jones worked at Golden State under Mr. Joyce for many years. Mr. Joyce was a wonderful leader and mentor.

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